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BOSASO — In a powerful ruling hailed by human rights advocates and community leaders, the Puntland Supreme Court has sentenced 13 individuals in connection with the brutal gang rape of 16-year-old Fadumo Said Ali in Bosaso. The case, which sparked nationwide outrage and calls for accountability, is being recognized as …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education has welcomed the Federal Government’s Council of Ministers’ approval of the newly appointed members of the National Higher Education Commission, describing it as a pivotal step toward advancing the country’s higher education system. The Commission, established under Higher Education Law …

In the aftermath of heavy rains that swept across the Nugal region in northeastern Somalia, hundreds of farming and pastoralist families in Puntland have suffered devastating losses amid a near-total absence of government or international aid. The flash floods, which struck the outskirts of Garowe – the state capital – …

RIYADH — In a renewed commitment to support communities affected by natural disasters, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) signed a virtual cooperation agreement on Wednesday to construct 200 fully equipped housing units in the southern Somali city of Kismayo, targeting families impacted by severe flooding. According …

MOGADISHU  — Somalia and China have held high-level discussions focused on strengthening disaster preparedness and climate resilience, as the Horn of Africa continues to grapple with escalating environmental challenges. The meeting in Mogadishu brought together Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), and Wang Yu, China’s …

GROWE — In a joint visit to Puntland, UNICEF Somalia and the Government of the Netherlands celebrated key milestones in improving access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services under the Accelerated Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA) program, while officially launching the WASH Sustainability Report and Response Plan. The …

MOGADISHU — A two-day consultative meeting on Somalia’s human rights transition, jointly organized by the Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development and the United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), concluded today in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on finalizing the roadmap for transferring the Human Rights and …

MOGADISHU — With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered emergency food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in dire humanitarian conditions on the outskirts of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. This initiative comes at a critical time, as the country continues to grapple with …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Emergency Committee convened in Mogadishu this week to review the country’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, as humanitarian needs intensify across drought-stricken regions. The meeting, chaired by Minister of Health Dr. Ali Haji Aden, brought together senior government officials, civil society representatives, and the Chairman of …

MOGADISHU — The Mogadishu Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Faculty of Health Sciences, affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), proudly celebrated the graduation of 172 students in a vibrant ceremony held in the Somali capital. The event, held on Monday, was a reflection of UHS’s commitment to cultivating qualified healthcare …