PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — Residents of Ceelwaaq and its surroundings welcomed moderate rainfall, leading to a tangible humanitarian breakthrough after a harsh period of drought that struck livelihoods and affected social stability in the region. This downpour arrives to dispel residents’ fears and revive hopes for an agricultural and pastoral season that …

​MOGADISHU — Driven by a national vision to establish social stability and safeguard developmental gains, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, the First Deputy Somali Prime Minister, presided over the closing of the “Country Humanitarian Forum 2026” (CHF) in Mogadishu. Organized periodically by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Somalia embraced this …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman (Beenebeene), Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, discussed with Ms. Sandra Lattouf, UNICEF Representative, ways to align international programs with ambitious national directions. The two sides explored mechanisms for integrating UNICEF’s Country Programme (2026–2030) within the framework of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), as …

DJIBOUTI — In a painful human tragedy striking at the heart of the Somali community and those seeking hope through perilous migration paths, Reuters News Agency, quoting the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), reported that at least nine people have died and 45 others remain missing following the tragic …

​LAS ANOD — Las Anod Municipality, the capital of North East State, has launched a major tree-planting campaign aimed at establishing environmental sustainability and enhancing the city’s urban appearance, as part of a comprehensive strategic plan to address the accelerating climate challenges facing the region. The Executive Secretary of the …

NAIRBI — Xinhua News Agency, quoting the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), reported that the Horn of Africa, led by the Federal Republic of Somalia, is expected to experience wetter-than-normal rainfall conditions from April to June this year. ​In a statement issued …

MOGADISHU — In a humanitarian gesture translating the values of brotherhood and solidarity, and as the dawn of Eid Al-Fitr approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to extend a helping hand to affected families in Somalia, according to recent field reports by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). ​Zakat Al-Fitr …

MOGADISHU — In a humanitarian gesture embodying the highest values of solidarity and social compassion, and reaffirming the profound fraternal ties that unite nations during times of crisis, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched an extensive relief campaign to alleviate the suffering of affected groups in Somalia. The Somali National News …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity implemented a comprehensive humanitarian initiative aimed at bringing joy and happiness to hundreds of orphans in the capital, Mogadishu, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance social solidarity and alleviate the living burdens on the most needy families in the Somali community. This initiative, funded …

MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) inaugurated a vital humanitarian project to distribute Zakat al-Fitr assistance across the Federal Republic of Somalia for the year 1447 AH – 2026 AD, in cooperation with the Al-Mahasin Foundation for Development and Education. This initiative is part of …