MOGADISHU — The Chargé d’affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, Ms. Merete Derode, received the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it …
Read More »Puntland accuses Mogadishu of providing expired aid
GAROWE — In a development highlighting ongoing tensions between the federal government and regional states, Puntland’s Minister of Relief and Disaster Management, Ubax Abdirashid Mohamed Hirsi, has issued strong criticism against the federal government’s Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). She accused the agency of providing expired and unnecessary aid to …
Read More »SoDMA enhances its partnerships by signing MoU with Swedish organization
MOGADISHU — In a move to strengthen its national capabilities in humanitarian response and disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) yesterday, Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swedish organization LM International. The agreement aims to develop joint cooperation in the areas of training and institutional …
Read More »Somalia launches national climate fund in a historic move
MOGADISHU — In a significant step to strengthen its capabilities in confronting the escalating repercussions of climate change, Somalia has announced the launch of its National Climate Fund. This new strategic tool is designed to unify and channel climate finance towards vital projects and the most affected communities. The fund …
Read More »Somalia faces dire shortage of life-saving children’s food
MOGADISHU — A severe shortage of specialized therapeutic food for severely malnourished children is threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands in Somalia and other parts of Africa, a recent report from the aid group Save the Children, and reported by Reuters, has warned. The organization states that critical aid …
Read More »Somaliland receives Qatari relief amid drought crisis
HARGEISA — The State of Qatar has donated a sum of $3 million to support drought relief efforts in Somaliland, following a period of failed seasonal rains, as reported by the news website Hiiraan Online. The donation was officially announced by Somaliland’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdillahi Dahir …
Read More »Hargeisa receives $700,000 from Mog. to combat drought
MOGADISHU — In a move that reflects humanitarian solidarity and transcends existing political differences, authorities in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland announced today the receipt of $700,000 from the Somali Federal Government for drought relief. The Awdal region’s drought commission stated that the funds, aimed at supporting relief efforts in …
Read More »KSrelief reinforces shelter efforts in Awdal region
HARGEISA — In a move that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting those affected by displacement, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced the completion of its urgent shelter aid distribution in Somalia’s Awdal region. This assistance, part of the shelter aid project for …
Read More »Somalia & UN forge a united front to combat drought
MOGADISHU — In a pivotal moment for Somalia’s humanitarian response, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in a display of proactive governance, is spearheading a renewed effort to address the nation’s deepening drought crisis. This new direction was cemented in a high-level meeting in Mogadishu between SoDMA Chairman, Mohamud Moallim …
Read More »The official results confirm a nation’s new hope
JOWHAR — The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that the Federal Ministry of Education in the Republic of Somalia announced yesterday evening the results of the 2024-2025 high school certificate examinations during an official ceremony held in the city of Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle state. The agency (SONNA) …
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