DEVELOPMENT

Mogadishu (SoOHA) – Qatar Charity (QC) recently opened a multi-service centre in Somalia, the “first of its kind” in Bal’ad district, which is located in the country’s Middle Shabelle region. In addition, three multi-service centres are under construction in other states and will be opened in the next few months, …

MOGADISHU (SoOHA) – The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has made an additional contribution of EUR 8.1 million ($8.9 million) to the Somalia Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPF), administered by the World Bank. The additional funds into the MPF will boost financing through government systems for the sustainable reconstruction and development of …

MOGADISHU (SoOHA) – United Nations has called for sustainable peace in Somalia amid Somali government stepped up efforts to hold inclusive reconciliation in the country. In a statement issued to mark the International Day of Peace, Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan has commended efforts by Somalis to stabilize …

DADAAB (SoOHA) – A group of 50 Somali women refugees producing traditional handicrafts in the Dadaab refugee camps in northeastern Kenya is becoming self-reliant through the promotion of Somali culture. The group, called Yote Farsamo (meaning ‘all technical’ in a mix of Swahili and Somali), are weaving traditional mats, baskets, hats, fans, …

KISMAYO (SoOHA) – A youth-run soap factory, the first of its kind, opened this month in Kismayo’s Midnimo neighbourhood giving some longed-for job opportunities to IDPs, refugee returnees, and local youth. Wanaag soap factory opened on 19 August by five youth, with financial support from Qatari Silatech agency in cooperation …

HARGEISA (SoOHA) – IOM Hargeisa completed a six-day ‘Training of Trainers’ as well as a three-day follow-up training on ‘Start and Improve Your Business Idea’. The training program is developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Thanks to the training, 12 migrant returnees, IOM Staff, government stakeholders and implementing partners …

MOGADISHU (SoOHA) – Somalia has secured about 29 million U.S. dollars from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for water and sanitation and roads projects designed to improve livelihoods and boost the country’s resilience. AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina said the grants would help improve quality of life, inclusiveness and engender resilience …

MOGADISHU (SoOHA) – The UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday welcomed its new resident representative for its country program in Somalia, Jocelyn Mason, to Mogadishu. Mason is joining UNDP Somalia from UNDP Afghanistan where he was acting resident representative for the Afghanistan Country Office. “He will lead the UNDP country …

GAROWE (SoOHA) – Authorities in Puntland state can now be able to develop infrastructure for sustainable water and land use based on accurate and actionable data thanks to a newly launched project supported by the EU and FAO. The EU, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) jointly with the Puntland government …

GAALKAYO (SOHA) – The construction of market places in central and northern Somalia is helping hundreds of women traders to improve their businesses. Rent-free stalls have been allocated to around 100 women traders after the construction of markets in Harfoin Mudug region, and Dangoroyo in Nugal region. Local authorities in …