DEVELOPMENT

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

MOGADISHU — Somalia unveiled its Centennial Vision 2060 (CV2060) on Monday, establishing a comprehensive national blueprint to guide the country’s development through 2060. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched the initiative in Mogadishu, the country’s capital, saying, “This vision charts our course to become a peaceful, inclusive middle-income nation by our …

MOGADISHU — Around 25 representatives from Somali Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) recently participated in a key consultative session facilitated by the United Nations Integrated Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in Mogadishu. The session focused on reviewing and discussing two cornerstone documents for the UN’s development support in Somalia: the UN …

MOGADISHU — Somalia has officially launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at accelerating the country’s progress in economic growth, good governance and environmental resilience. The National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025-2029) seeks to advance Somalia’s social development, the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development said in a statement issued during …

JOWHAR — The President of Hirshabelle State, Mr. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Gudlaawe), officially launched a new youth and peacebuilding initiative aimed at empowering young people to play a critical role in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and the sustainable management of natural resources, such as land and water. The project, a …