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MOGADISHU — Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the United Nations have vowed to strengthen their partnership and launch a fundraising drive to assist the country’s most vulnerable populations, officials said on Monday. In a meeting, SoDMA Chairman Mohamud Moalim  Abdulle engaged with UN representatives led by George Conway, the …

MOGADISHU — The newly-appointed Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Major General Bashir Mohamed Abdi, fondly known as Bashiir Goobbe, marked his first day in office with a visit to the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). This significant visit shows the critical collaboration between the Ministry and …

MOGADISHU — In response to the devastating effects of the La Niña-induced drought, Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched two aircraft carrying vital food relief shipments to Garbaharey, the provincial capital of the Gedo region. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the agency to provide …

LAS ANOD — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has initiated a relief operation in Las Aanod, the capital of the Sool region, to combat the devastating effects of drought, delivering food and other forms of humanitarian aid to those in need. The aid, which was received by the SSC-Khatumo …

MOGADISHU — The UN relief agency has expressed concern over attacks targeting aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia, which increased in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Thursday that a total of 62 access incidents occurred between …

MOGADISHU —  Somali migrants seeking a better life often face harrowing journeys across treacherous waters. For Said Muse Yalahow and his companions, the dream of reaching Spain turned into a nightmare as they drifted at sea for seven days, enduring loss, hunger, and despair. Said was one of 60 migrants aboard …

MOGADISHU — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia( ATMIS) on Friday held a year-end ceremony in the nation capital Mogadishu. According to AA statement from ATMIS, the ceremony was geared towards honouring its personnel’s contributions in advancing the mission’s mandate. Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union …

DHOBLEY — For 14-year-old Ilhan Jimcaale Abdi, a student at Dhobley Primary School, life has taken a dramatic turn for the better. Since receiving hygiene kits, Ilhan has experienced a profound transformation that has boosted her confidence and enabled her to concentrate on her education. “Before the ATMIS Female Engagement …

MOGADISHU —  The Ministry of Family Affairs and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, together with the Banadir Women’s Association, civil society organizations, and women politicians, organized a meeting in Mogadishu today to issue a peace appeal. The statement urged an end to the ongoing conflicts in …

LAGOS, Nigeria — Africa faced unprecedented crises in 2024, as climate change, migrant accidents, mpox outbreaks, and armed conflicts devastated the continent and threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions. With rising temperatures, droughts and floods, many were killed and displaced in various countries. For instance, a burst dam in …