MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held an official meeting with the Italian non-governmental organization COOPI in the capital, Mogadishu, to discuss ways of enhancing joint cooperation in humanitarian response and disaster management. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, while COOPI was …
Read More »National Somali exam results announced in Jowhar to foster unity
MOGADISHU — Dalsan Local Radio has reported that the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Learning of the Federal Government of Somalia will today announce the national examination results for Grade 12 students for the 2024/2025 academic year. This move marks a significant achievement in the country’s educational journey, as …
Read More »SoDMA hands over $700,000 for drought relief in Awdal
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has affirmed the commitment of the central government in Mogadishu by handing over $700,000 to the Drought Relief Committee in the Awdal Region. This amount is part of a broader national relief effort, combining $500,000 in donations from the Council of Ministers …
Read More »Somali minister of family seeks Norwegian support for human rights
OSLO — In a significant diplomatic effort to advance national social development goals, Somalia’s Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Ambassador Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, concluded a series of pivotal meetings in Oslo. The visit underscored the Somali government’s unwavering commitment to championing the rights of its most vulnerable citizens …
Read More »Somalia builds its future: A proactive roadmap to face crises
MOGADISHU — In a landmark move to transform its approach to crisis management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has concluded a two-day national consultation on Wednesday and Thursday in Mogadishu, in collaboration with local and international partners. The consultation led to the development of Somalia’s first-ever national roadmap for …
Read More »Lampedusa .. 23 Somalis seeking hope find death
ROME — Somali officials have confirmed that at least 23 Somali nationals have died after two migrant boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea near the Italian island of Lampedusa. The boats, which were transporting migrants from North Africa to Europe, suffered mechanical failures before sinking. According to the Shabelle Media …
Read More »Mogadishu begins a new chapter with teacher exams
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, in a pivotal move to elevate the nation’s educational standards, has commenced final examinations for the first cohort of government-recruited teachers. This significant step marks the culmination of a two-year national training program designed to certify a new generation of …
Read More »Somalia & IGAD unite efforts to advance refugee rights
MOGADISHU — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced via its official page on platform (X) the launch of a specialized National Dialogue in Mogadishu, focusing on improving access to identity documentation for asylum seekers and refugees in Somalia. The three-day dialogue, running from August 19 to 21, 2025, seeks …
Read More »Somalia raises the banner of hope on World Humanitarian Day
MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, hosted an official ceremony to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19, under the global campaign theme for this year, “A Wave of Hope.” The event was co-organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Somali Disaster …
Read More »UN sounds alarm on critical funding gap for Somali humanitarian operations
MOGADISHU — The United Nations has raised the alarm over a severe shortfall in humanitarian funding for Somalia, warning that millions are at risk as crucial aid operations are being scaled back. According to the Shabelli Media Network, a new UN report reveals that only 17 percent of the $1.42 …
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