ABIDJAN — The African Development Bank has approved additional funding of $76.37 million for the Road Infrastructure Programme in the Federal Republic of Somalia, a key component of the strategic Horn of Africa Corridor project. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the program aims to upgrade the land transport …
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MOGADISHU — In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Somali youth, Qatar Charity, in partnership with Mogadishu University, has laid the foundation stone for the “Sheikh Eid bin Mohammed Al Thani Center for Vocational Training and Innovation” in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The initiative aims to equip …
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BEINJING — Staff from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) have successfully concluded a specialized training program in Beijing, China, focused on crucial methods of disaster prevention and mitigation in Somalia. The two-day training was organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and implemented by the Red Cross Society …
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MOGADISHU — Mohamed Farah Nuuh, Somalia’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, held a strategic meeting with Lionel Laurens, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Somalia, to advance cooperation in strengthening the country’s transport sector. The discussions in Mogadishu focused on potential collaboration to upgrade Somalia’s transport …
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MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to bolster its national capabilities in disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) announced the dispatch of a second group of its employees to participate in a specialized training program in the People’s Republic of China. This program is part of the agency’s …
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MOGADISHU — The Chargé d’affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, Ms. Merete Derode, received the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it …
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MOGADISHU — In a move to strengthen its national capabilities in humanitarian response and disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) yesterday, Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swedish organization LM International. The agreement aims to develop joint cooperation in the areas of training and institutional …
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MOGADISHU — In a targeted strategic move to enhance Somalia’s disaster management capabilities, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a productive inaugural meeting with the Swedish organization, LM International. The meeting aimed to establish the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership focused on developing an effective national system to …
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RIYADH — In a practical embodiment of Saudi Arabia’s vision to support human development and capacity building, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues to deliver specialized programs aimed at empowering youth in needy countries through vocational training and skills development projects that open new horizons for …
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MOGADISHU — The Governor of the Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), officially launched the reconstruction of Zoobe Road on Saturday, a key route that was severely damaged by recent heavy rains and flooding. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, Mayor Muungaab emphasized the …
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