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MOGADISHU — The World Food Program (WFP) announced Wednesday it urgently requires 261 million U.S. dollars to expand its humanitarian and resilience programs in Somalia, aiming to alleviate the impacts of a predicted drought through March 2025. Currently, 3.6 million Somalis are facing crisis-level hunger, a figure projected to increase …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) on Tuesday launched a three-day capacity-building training, focusing on enhanced administration and human resource management to strengthen its fight against explosive devices. Funded by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, the initiative seeks to boost SEMA’s administrative and operational effectiveness in the crucial …

MOGADISHU — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia officially inaugurated the country’s largest Emergency and Trauma Center at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu on Tuesday. This state-of-the-art facility, capable of treating up to 200 patients, is a critical addition to the nation’s medical response system, particularly in the face of …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented hundreds of economic empowerment projects for about 150 neediest families in various regions of Somalia, a statement said Monday. The income-generating projects provided to the beneficiaries include livestock (cows and sheep), three-wheeled transport carts, small retail shops, sewing machines for women, in addition …

GAROWE — Puntland’s Vice President, Ilyas Ilmi Lugatoor, has announced an official suspension of Alight International’s operations in Las Anod, accusing the organization of violating Puntland’s operational rules. The order includes revoking Alight International’s work permit within Puntland and notifying the organization’s major partners, UNICEF and the World Food Programme …

CAPITALS — Saudi aid group King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues its humanitarian actions for needy individuals in Yemen, Chad and Somalia. In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 1,039 food boxes in Al-Dhale Governorate, benefiting 1,039 families, state news agency SPA reported. In Chad, 600 food parcels were handed …

INCHEON SONGDO — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, signed a financing agreement for a project to enhance Somalia’s adaptation and resilience to climate change in agriculture. This project, approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), was officially endorsed during …

MOGADISHU —  A landmine explosion in the Karan district of Mogadishu killed at least three civilians and injured others on Saturday, according to eyewitnesses. The blast occurred in Ceel Ali Gedi village and was reportedly heard across multiple areas in the district, though the intended target remains unknown. Karaan district …

MOGADISHU —  Somalia has successfully repatriated 164 citizens from Libya, bringing them back to Mogadishu on Thursday. Upon arrival, the returnees were welcomed by government officials, including Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Abdirizak Mohamed and Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Fartaag, The operation, led by Foreign Minister Ahmed …

MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with German Ambassador to Somalia, Sebastian Groth, at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss key areas of cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, President Mohamud emphasized the importance of strengthening Germany’s support for Somalia’s state-building efforts, particularly …