DISPLACEMENT AND ASYLUM

​HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland convened a high-level, expanded coordination meeting to discuss ongoing arrangements and strategic plans to launch a specialized trade fair, the first of its kind, aimed at empowering refugee and asylum-seeker communities and activating their roles in the local economic …

​HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs organized an official appreciation and farewell ceremony in honor of the former Mayor of the capital city, His Excellency Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, expressing deep gratitude for his outstanding contributions and close partnership in supporting and protecting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, is experiencing a rapid security and humanitarian deterioration following the eruption of heavy armed clashes that sparked a massive wave of collective displacement, amid acute protection risks threatening civilian safety and placing vulnerable populations before complex living conditions. According to an urgent report published …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland held a high-level coordination meeting today, in its second edition, to follow up and accelerate the implementation mechanisms of the “Youth Economic Empowerment for Internally Displaced Persons” project, a strategic step aimed at enhancing living stability and providing sustainable …

NAIROBI — Managing Director of the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) under the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), H.E. Hassan Isse, participated in the high-level policy dialogue held in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 3–4. This strategic forum aimed at exploring the critical integration of mobility, climate adaptation, and disaster preparedness …

​BAKU — The Federal Republic of Somalia has warned of the severe repercussions resulting from accelerated urbanization, forced displacement, and persistent climate change pressures facing its major cities; calling on the international community and regional donors to allocate additional and sustainable funding to support resilient, crisis-resistant urban development. This transpired …

​MOGADISHU — The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions launched the “KOBAC” project in Mogadishu today, aimed at creating opportunities and strengthening the capacities of communities affected by displacement. The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions’ official Facebook page reported that H.E. Mohamed Hayir Mareeye, Minister …

​HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland launched today in Hargeisa a large-scale relief campaign targeting hundreds of displaced families in new resettlement sites, as part of a comprehensive national strategy aimed at improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups, according to official ministry …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Abdihakim Ashkir, Somali Deputy Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, presided over the executive leadership transition at the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRI) in Mogadishu; a step reflecting the Somali state’s commitment to institutional renewal and humanitarian excellence. The ceremony marked the …

BAIDOA — As part of its strategic efforts to strengthen relief coordination and alleviate the suffering of displaced persons, H.E. Jibriil Abdirashid  Haji, Interim Leader of the South West State, received in Baidoa yesterday, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a high-level United Nations delegation led by H.E. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for …