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MOGADISHU — The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has donated assorted life-saving equipment to counter the persistent threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Somalia. The material, which included vehicles, training-of-trainers kits, route search gear, medical hardware, and explosive ordnance disposal equipment, is expected to boost Somalia’s anti-IED efforts, …

MOGADISHU  — Somalia and United Nations agencies on Wednesday appealed for adequate funding, warning that drought, conflict, and high food prices could push 4.4 million people into hunger. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the UN Office for the Coordination …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched 11 trucks of critical humanitarian aid to the regions of El- Ali Axmed and Al-Kowsar in the Middle Shabelle region, which recently endured a devastating terrorist attack. The convoy, which left Mogadishu late last night, is set to benefit approximately …

MOGADISHU — A senior United Nations official wrapped up a three-day visit to Somalia on Thursday, reaffirming the global body’s commitment to supporting the country’s evolving development, stability, and governance priorities. Abdallah Al Dardari, assistant secretary-general and director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States of the UN Development Program …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ambassador Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, officially opened the first quarterly meeting of the Women’s Issues and Human Rights Consultative Council today. This marks the first such meeting for the council in the year 2025. During …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali  Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim  Abdulle held a productive meeting with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia (DSRSG), Gorge Conway to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing the country. The discussions focused on critical issues, including the suspension of USAID …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that a new project to strengthen the climate resilience of Somali and Kenyan border communities has been launched. The IOM said the project, namely Enhancing Resilience in Border Communities: Climate-Adapted Water Management and Feeder Roads (Daris Wacan), marks a …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohmud Moallim Abdulle, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme in Somalia (UNDP Somalia), co-hosted a high-level meeting focused on renewable energy, climate resilience, and water management. The event brought together key stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and mobilize …

MOGADISHU — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has inaugurated a modern hospital established in the city of Mogadishu, emphasizing the importance of investing in healthcare services to meet the significant needs of the Somali people. The President praised Somali entrepreneurs and youth involved …

MOGADISHU — Today, the Second Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, has launched the Somalia Climate Education Initiative aimed at building climate literacy among communities, educators, and youth and empowering them with knowledge and skills to drive sustainable solutions to climate change. “The launch of the Somalia Climate …