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 …
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MOGADISHU — Within the strategic framework to bolster state authority and enforce the rule of law, H.E. Abdulkadir Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, chaired a high-level meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Stabilization in recovered territories. The discussions focused on aligning roles among …
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MOGADISHU — Within the strategic vision to enhance international partnership efficiency and achieve sustainable development goals, the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development of Somalia convened the 2025 Annual Review of World Food Programme (WFP) programs to ensure alignment with national priorities. The meeting was presided over by H.E. …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Planning and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu to accelerate the National Transformation Plan and align international programs with federal priorities, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). Chaired by Director General Mohamed Shire, the session …
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MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Mohamud Abdirahman Beene-Beene, held an official meeting today in Mogadishu with Dr. Mary Otieno, the UNFPA Representative to Somalia, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in developmental and social programs. The high-level talks focused on deepening the partnership between the ministry …
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DJIBOUTI — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed the Somali Federal Parliament’s ratification of the organization’s new treaty, describing it as a fundamental pillar for enhancing regional cooperation in the Horn of Africa. The regional bloc stated that the Somali Parliament’s approval marks a significant milestone in Mogadishu’s …
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MOGADISHU — The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia officially ratified, yesterday, Wednesday, the new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Treaty, in a legislative step aimed at strengthening engagement in regional cooperation mechanisms. This parliamentary ratification marks a significant milestone in the Somali state’s journey toward …
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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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MOGADISHU — An analytical human rights report featured by “Nabed Somalia” revealed that the prolonged drought in Somalia was not merely a climatic event, but a test that exposed a “structural collapse” in government social protection systems, leaving thousands of families facing extreme poverty without any legal or financial safety …
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