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MOGADISHU — With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered emergency food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in dire humanitarian conditions on the outskirts of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. This initiative comes at a critical time, as the country continues to grapple with …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Emergency Committee convened in Mogadishu this week to review the country’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, as humanitarian needs intensify across drought-stricken regions. The meeting, chaired by Minister of Health Dr. Ali Haji Aden, brought together senior government officials, civil society representatives, and the Chairman of …

MOGADISHU — The Mogadishu Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Faculty of Health Sciences, affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), proudly celebrated the graduation of 172 students in a vibrant ceremony held in the Somali capital. The event, held on Monday, was a reflection of UHS’s commitment to cultivating qualified healthcare …

MOGADISHU — Continuing its dedicated support to the most vulnerable communities in Somalia, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Sunday distributed 1,000 food baskets to families in need in Daynile District, Banadir Region, benefiting approximately 6,000 individuals. The distribution was reported by the Saudi Press Agency …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed serious concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Somalia, citing severe funding shortfalls, persistent climate challenges, and renewed displacement driven by ongoing violence. In its June 2025 Humanitarian Update, OCHA reported that significant cuts in …

KUWAIT CITY — The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have signed two memoranda of understanding to provide emergency humanitarian aid to conflict-affected populations in Sudan and Somalia. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Sunday, the …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, has officially adopted the nation’s first-ever National Labour Migration Policy, marking a significant milestone in efforts to regulate labour migration, safeguard workers’ rights, and promote sustainable employment opportunities. The newly adopted policy aims to establish …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, held a meeting in Mogadishu with Mr. George Conway, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC). During the meeting, the two sides …

BAIDOA — The President of South West State (SWS) of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, has officially laid the foundation stone for the South West State Teacher Training Center in Baidoa, the state’s administrative capital. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the South West Minister …

WARSHIIKH — In a compelling demonstration of community-driven healthcare, a team of volunteer Somali eye doctors delivered life-changing medical services to one of Somalia’s most underserved districts. More than 300 residents of Warshiikh—a remote coastal town in the Middle Shabelle region—received treatment during a one-day free eye care campaign held …