MOGADISHU — Within the framework of national solidarity to address the humanitarian repercussions of severe drought, approximately 130 families in Afbarwaaqo, Qoriweyn, and surrounding villages in eastern Mudug have benefited from an emergency relief campaign aimed at alleviating the acute living crisis in the region. The aid package included food …
Read More »Premier announces historic educational leap in Somalia
MOGADISHU — In a definitive move reflecting a firm political will to reshape the future of coming generations, Somali Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre announced that the Federal Government has achieved historic milestones in the educational renaissance, according to a report by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). SONNA …
Read More »Somali-UN action to protect food and climate security
MOGADISHU — In a strategic step reflecting the profound link between environmental sustainability and livelihood stability, H.E. General Bashir Mohamed Jama, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, convened a high-level meeting with Mr. Hameed Nuru, WFP Country Director, to discuss mechanisms for addressing accelerating climate challenges. The talks held in …
Read More »UN warns of halting food aid in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent distress call, warning of an imminent halt to life-saving food and nutrition relief operations in Somalia due to the rapid depletion of resources and the dire need for immediate funding to avert famine. These warnings follow the …
Read More »Qatar Charity, SoDMA aid 6,000 Somali families
MOGADISHU — Driven by a profound commitment to human solidarity and the alleviation of suffering caused by natural disasters, Qatar Charity, in strategic partnership with the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), has launched an essential food aid initiative designed to provide a lifeline for 6,000 families grappling with the …
Read More »Somalia prioritized in Qatar’s strategic Ramadan humanitarian initiatives
MOGADISHU — In a profound humanitarian gesture reflecting deep fraternal ties and Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting brotherly nations, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced that the Federal Republic of Somalia is a primary focus of its annual Ramadan campaign, “Your Charity Is a Lasting Asset,” aimed at securing …
Read More »AU summit: water scarcity threatens Somali stability
ADDIS ABABA — The acute water scarcity crisis in Somalia and the Horn of Africa dominated the discussions of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, amid international warnings regarding the repercussions of prolonged drought threatening hundreds of millions with thirst and food insecurity. African leaders launched the 2026 …
Read More »Qatar Charity quenches thirst of displaced Somali families
MOGADISHU — In a significant humanitarian milestone, Qatari press sources reported that Qatar Charity has successfully bolstered water security across Somalia by delivering over 113 million liters of potable water to thousands of displaced families ravaged by severe drought. This initiative, funded by the generous people of Qatar, operates under …
Read More »Saudi Arabia supports Somali orphans and economic empowerment
RIYADH — According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has signed a joint executive program to rehabilitate orphanages and empower their families economically in the Federal Republic of Somalia. Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs, …
Read More »Somalia: innovative pathways for sustainability in the livestock sector
MOGADISHU — Within the framework of efforts to enhance food security and address climate challenges, Balad city in Middle Shabelle, southern Somalia, is witnessing a steady expansion in alfalfa cultivation as a strategic solution to compensate for shrinking natural pastures and protect livestock from recurring drought waves. A report by …
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