MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a new strategic step toward institutionalizing humanitarian and judicial work; as the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallin Abdulle, held an expanded meeting today, Monday, at the agency’s headquarters, with the Commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, Major General …
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MOGADISHU — Bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Italy received a new developmental boost; following the Somali government’s announcement of a Rome-funded strategic plan to construct three modern hospitals in the towns of Afmadow, Harardhere, and Adale, marking a major milestone aimed at upgrading …
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BAKU — The Federal Republic of Somalia has warned of the severe repercussions resulting from accelerated urbanization, forced displacement, and persistent climate change pressures facing its major cities; calling on the international community and regional donors to allocate additional and sustainable funding to support resilient, crisis-resistant urban development. This transpired …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Justice has launched a professional training program for officers and personnel of the Somali Custodial Corps, in a move aimed at strengthening professional standards and enhancing institutional performance within the prison and correctional sector. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the program …
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LAS ANOD — A specialized workshop focusing on the dissemination and implementation of the updated National Disaster Management Policy commenced today in Las Anod, organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) with broad participation from government officials, international partners, and humanitarian entities engaged in relief and risk management activities. …
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MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, held a high-level meeting today with the Somali President’s Special Envoy for Stabilization and Civilian Protection, Omar Hashi, to discuss ways to enhance joint action mechanisms and develop bilateral coordination frameworks to protect the population …
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MOGADISHU — Russia yesterday delivered 25 tons of emergency humanitarian assistance to the Government of Federal Republic of Somalia to support families affected by drought and deteriorating living conditions across several parts of the country. The aid shipment arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, where it was officially …
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MOGADISHU — A large-scale voluntary medical campaign for free specialized surgeries officially launched last Wednesday at the main hall of Hodan Hospital in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, targeting hundreds of low-income patients in a qualitative move to boost healthcare services. …
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MOGADISHU — National Blood Bank continued providing medical and humanitarian services to beneficiaries in Mogadishu, serving 214 people during April 2026 with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the services included supplying blood units and related medical support to patients …
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The Federal Republic of Somalia is once again confronting a devastating drought crisis, described as one of the most severe in the country’s modern history, amid widespread international warnings of catastrophic humanitarian consequences resulting from three consecutive years of failed rains and a sharp decline in international relief funding; a …
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