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MOGADISHU — The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency has announced a new partnership with the United Nations aimed at enhancing humanitarian efforts in Somalia. This initiative will focus on improving food security and strengthening the resilience of rural communities. SIDA has pledged an additional $3 million to support the Building …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Rescue Forum has voiced strong concerns over the ongoing selection process for members of the Independent Human Rights Commission, accusing authorities of violating constitutional requirements. In a statement released this week, the Forum said the current process fails to meet the standards set out in Articles 41 …

MOGADISHU — The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) said Tuesday it has safely evacuated its troops from a military base, northeast of Mogadishu, due to heavy flooding in the area. The AU mission said during the evacuation of the Burundian troops stationed at Xawaadley Forward Operating …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government launched a two-day national conference in Mogadishu on Monday to address the growing threat of illicit arms, unregulated ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by insurgent groups. The event, led by Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and organized by the Office of the National …

MERCA — The Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched 10 trucks loaded with food supplies to support around 6,000 families in the KM50 community and surrounding villages. The humanitarian assistance comes at a critical time as the region remains affected by ongoing counter-terrorism operations. SoDMA Chairman Mohamud Moalim Abdulle …

PALMA, SPAIN — In a heartbreaking incident, more than 20 young Somali migrants have reportedly lost their lives after the  boat they were traveling on sank in the Mediterranean Sea. The tragedy reportedly occurred as they sought to reach the island of Palma in Spain, hoping for a better life in Europe. …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) convened a monthly meeting in Mogadishu to review the country’s ongoing humanitarian situation. The session was co-chaired by SoDMA Chairman Mohamud Moaalin Abdulle and George Conway, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia. The meeting brought together the head of the …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency has rejected accusations that it delivered expired drugs to a remote district in central Hiiraan region following a viral video that drew widespread criticism and fueled suspicions over aid quality. In a statement released Monday, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) said the video …

MOGADISHU — Humanitarian agencies in Somalia are drastically scaling back lifesaving operations due to a steep decline in international funding, prompting United Nations officials to warn of a deepening hardship for millions already facing a crisis. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Monday that the …

GENEVA — Somalia has once again reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality by participating in a crucial international summit focused on improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns. The special side event, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, brought together major global health …