MOGADISHU — Somalia officially opened a new chapter in her educational and developmental journey today, Saturday, by launching national practical examinations for 12th-grade students in technical and vocational secondary schools nationwide, focusing on construction and electrical engineering in a promising educational step reflecting national resolve to qualify a generation capable …
Read More »Somalia faces starvation shadow due to Mideast conflict
Somalia is facing highly complex humanitarian challenges due to the repercussions of the raging conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to drive millions of her citizens toward unprecedented levels of severe hunger as a result of skyrocketing fuel and international shipping costs, and their direct impact on basic food …
Read More »Somalia unites its institutions marking World Environment Day
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change today marked World Environment Day through an official celebration that brought together government officials, academic institutions, civil society organizations, youth groups, women, persons with disabilities, and representatives from across society, highlighting a shared commitment to environmental protection and climate action. The …
Read More »Galmudug state boosts health infrastructure with maternity center
ADADO — Qatar Charity has officially inaugurated a new specialized health center for maternal and child care in Adado district, located in the Galmudug State of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as part of its ongoing humanitarian and developmental efforts to support the local healthcare sector in coordination with the …
Read More »Somali environment ministry showcases climate change efforts
TASHKENT — Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lieutenant General Bashir Mohamed Jama, addressed the General Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Uzbekistan, reaffirming his country’s steadfast commitment to the 2030 Agenda and accelerating actions against ecological degradation. In his national address titled “The …
Read More »Somali participation in migration and climate policy dialogue in Nairobi
NAIROBI — Managing Director of the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) under the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), H.E. Hassan Isse, participated in the high-level policy dialogue held in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 3–4. This strategic forum aimed at exploring the critical integration of mobility, climate adaptation, and disaster preparedness …
Read More »Qatari support boosts Erdogan hospital specialties in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has provided “Recep Tayyip Erdogan” Training and Research Hospital in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, with advanced medical equipment including modern kidney dialysis machines and specialized medical beds to save the lives of renal failure patients. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that this vital medical …
Read More »Somalia links resource governance peacebuilding resilience
MOGADISHU — Director General of the Federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Somalia, Mr. Abdirisak Ahmed Ali, officially inaugurated a high-level workshop on “Peace-Positive Natural Resources Management,” organized in collaboration with the European Institute of Peace (EIP). The workshop convened an extensive gathering of key representatives from relevant …
Read More »Somalia and UN discuss strengthening humanitarian response measures
MOGADISHU — Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, co-chaired alongside H.E. George Conway, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, yesterday, Tuesday, the high-level monthly meeting reviewing the country’s critical humanitarian landscape. The strategic meeting, detailed on SoDMA’s …
Read More »Premier appoints supreme committee to manage disaster risk fund
MOGADISHU — His Excellency Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, has issued a high-level executive decree appointing the Supreme Committee for the Management of the National Disaster Risk Management Fund, scaling up the nation’s human and structural readiness against environmental shocks. According to the Somali …
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