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NEW DELHI — Somalia has taken a significant step in advancing global wildlife conservation by participating as a founding member of the newly established International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The inaugural meeting, held in New Delhi and led by the Government of India, brought together nations committed to the protection …

BAIDOA —  In the bustling economic heart of Somalia’s South West State, agricultural equipment workshops in Baidoa are running day and night to meet surging demand as planting season approaches. Farmers in the Bay region, empowered by better resources and favorable weather forecasts, are preparing for what experts predict could …

MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, officially opened the National Consultation Forum on the Review of Somalia’s Disaster Management Policy today in Mogadishu. The high-level forum aims to revise and strengthen the National Disaster Management Policy to better reflect the current realities …

TUNIS — The Minister of Health and Social Welfare of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, participated in a high-level international conference focused on the “One Health” approach, which promotes collaborative efforts to address the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. Minister Ali Haji delivered …

MOGADISHU — Nearly 40,000 students across Somalia began sitting for the 12th Grade Certificate Examination for the 2024–2025 academic year on Saturday, marking a major milestone in the country’s education calendar. According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 39,397 students are participating in the national exams across all …

MOGADISHU — International medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has warned that chronic funding shortfalls have crippled humanitarian efforts in Somalia, forcing vital nutrition programs to scale back or close. The charity expressed deep disappointment over Britain’s decision to significantly reduce official development assistance, warning that the healthcare system in …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) has issued a resolute call to end child labour across the nation, urging concerted efforts to protect children’s fundamental rights and ensure their access to education and a secure future. The appeal comes amidst ongoing challenges …

MOGADISHU — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday warned of a surge in severe malnutrition among children across Somalia, with health facilities it supports seeing record admissions since the devastating drought in 2023. The charity said nutritional clinics that once played the key role in preventing …

MOGADISHU — With the support of the Qatari people and in coordination with Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Human Services, Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a new health centre in northern Somalia. The facility aims to deliver essential medical services to a region suffering from a severe shortage of healthcare …

MOGADISHU — At least two people have died, and several others were injured in a tragic road accident that occurred at Afarta Darjiino junction in Mogadishu on Wednesday. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened when a cargo truck crashed into a motorized rickshaw (commonly known as a “bajaaj”) that was …