MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially inaugurated a high-level National Consultation forum yesterday in Mogadishu to strengthen emergency response mechanisms for the nation’s ongoing drought crises. As reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the forum adopts a new strategic …
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MOGADISHU — H.E. Mahamuud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), held a formal session of talks today in Mogadishu with H.E. Mohamed Salah Hassan, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Somalia. As reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the discussions focused on …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali National University (SNU) has strongly condemned the illegal demolition and encroachment on its land in Mogadishu’s Hodan district, vowing legal action against all parties responsible for these violations. In a statement issued by its Media and Communications Office, and reported by the local “Goobjoog News” website, …
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MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), reviewed yesterday in Mogadishu with a delegation from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) the prospects for developing joint cooperation in emergency response fields. According to a local news source, the discussions focused on consolidating field coordination …
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WASHINGTON — The United States has announced the resumption of food aid distribution through the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, following official assurances and understandings provided by the Somali Federal Government. This decision follows a period of temporary suspension that affected Washington-funded relief supplies due to procedural disruptions impacting …
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MOGADISHU — The United Nations has launched an urgent international appeal to mobilize $852 million, a strategic effort aimed at containing intertwined humanitarian crises in Somalia and providing a safety net for those most affected by climate and security shocks. This humanitarian appeal carries a distinct “rationalized” character, recording a …
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MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed the full recovery of all food commodities removed from a warehouse at Mogadishu Port during ongoing expansion activities, with the supplies being officially handed back to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to ensure the continuity of relief operations. In an …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali government announced today the successful repatriation of 275 Somali citizens after rescuing them from human trafficking networks and perilous migration routes in Libya, as part of state efforts to protect its citizens and ensure their dignified return. This humanitarian milestone resulted from close cooperation between the …
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MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia officially launched the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) today in a formal ceremony in Mogadishu, aiming to establish a comprehensive roadmap to secure urgent assistance for those most affected by the nation’s climate and security crises. The launch event featured high-level …
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NAIROBI — The Somali government has urged international donors to better align their financial and logistical support with national priorities, following the conclusion of a health financing conference held in Nairobi aimed at strengthening and sustaining Somalia’s health system. The multi-day conference brought together federal and regional health ministers, senior …
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