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HARGEISA — Embodying the deep-rooted humanitarian mission of the United Arab Emirates, a delegation from the International Charity Organization (ICO), headed by His Excellency Dr. Khalid Abdulwahab Al Khaja, the Secretary-General, commenced an official visit to Somaliland to inspect and follow up on dozens of developmental and charitable projects implemented …

MOGADISHU — In a step to deepen bilateral relations, His Excellency Dr. Ali Haji Adan, Minister of Health and Social Care in the Somali Federal Government, received today, Thursday, in the capital Mogadishu, His Excellency Mr. Wetjaksono Adji, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Somalia. The meeting …

In a development reflecting the depth of the humanitarian and economic crisis in Yemen, the number of Somali refugees opting for voluntary return to their home country is increasing. They are fleeing the grinding poverty and unemployment they face in war-torn Yemen, despite the instability that also affects Somalia. Reports …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamoud Moalim Abdulle, lauded the urgent and proactive response of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming that it was the first country to officially respond to the humanitarian appeal launched by the Federal Republic of Somalia to combat the …

MOGADISHU — ​Amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions, the United Nations and relief organizations have issued strict warnings regarding the drought’s impact on Somalia, where over 4.4 million people (more than one-fifth of the population) face high levels of acute food insecurity between October and December 2025. The drought’s effect on children …

​A severe humanitarian crisis is impacting thousands of Somali families in the Dadaab refugee camps in northeastern Kenya, while the United Nations warns of an escalating state of emergency due to drought in Somalia, signaling a potential widespread humanitarian catastrophe, according to a report published by “The New Arab” (Al-Araby …

​More than 150 children from internally displaced families residing in camps in Galkayo city, Northeast Somalia (including ‘Allah-Aamin,’ ‘Duniyale,’ and ‘Bulo-Agon’ camps), are facing a severe educational crisis that directly threatens their future. Since September, these children, who completed their primary education, have been forced to stop attending school after …

​MOGADISHU — ​In a humanitarian step that reflects the pioneering role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in aiding brotherly nations, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRELIEF) has continued its relief efforts in the Federal Republic of Somalia, translating its national and humanitarian values into tangible action. …

KISMAYO — In a move that embodies the deep fraternal ties and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international humanitarian work, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched a pioneering development project aimed at providing sustainable housing solutions for those affected by floods in the city …

​MOGADISHU / WASHINGTON – Amidst a profound humanitarian crisis, UN agencies have issued a resounding warning regarding the situation in Somalia, confirming that the nation is confronting an escalating and existential emergency due to the relentless extreme drought, following a devastating failure of four consecutive rainy seasons. This ongoing climate …