DISPLACEMENT AND ASYLUM

MOGADISHU — An urgent humanitarian crisis is rapidly unfolding in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, where intensified conflict involving the extremist Khawaarij group has displaced over 60,000 people, sparking alarm among national and regional authorities. In a high-level meeting held today at the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, has officially adopted the nation’s first-ever National Labour Migration Policy, marking a significant milestone in efforts to regulate labour migration, safeguard workers’ rights, and promote sustainable employment opportunities. The newly adopted policy aims to establish …

MOGADISHU — Somali government on Thursday repatriated 14 Somali youth who had been detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate irregularly to Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced. The group, which includes 11 young men and three young women, had been arrested while traveling along one …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has successfully evacuated over 30 Somali citizens from Libya, where they had been imprisoned under harsh and life-threatening conditions. The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, who confirmed the group’s safe arrival …

SABIID — Stability is gradually returning to the Sabiid and Caanoole areas in Somalia’s Shabeelaha Hoose region, following their recent recapture by the Somali National Army (SNA). Residents who fled amid fighting are reportedly beginning to return to their homes, despite significant damage to local infrastructure. The bridge linking Sabiid and …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. The group, comprised of five young men and four young women, had been arrested while traveling along one of the most dangerous and frequently used …

PALMA, SPAIN — In a heartbreaking incident, more than 20 young Somali migrants have reportedly lost their lives after the  boat they were traveling on sank in the Mediterranean Sea. The tragedy reportedly occurred as they sought to reach the island of Palma in Spain, hoping for a better life in Europe. …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s lower house of parliament has passed a landmark bill aimed at improving the protection and rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), lawmakers confirmed. In a session held earlier on Saturday, the House of the People of the Federal Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Bill, …

ADDIS ABABA — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to host the 4th IGAD Scientific Conference from May 19-21, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Organized under the theme: “Migration, Displacement, and Urbanization: Implications for Sustainable Development,” the conference will serve as a premier platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and …

MOGADISHU — The African Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Forum, a three-day conference jointly organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Amahoro Coalition, concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, with key stakeholders recognizing the vital role of private entities in supporting displaced populations across Africa. The forum brought …