ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

MOGADISHU — Residents of Ceelwaaq and its surroundings welcomed moderate rainfall, leading to a tangible humanitarian breakthrough after a harsh period of drought that struck livelihoods and affected social stability in the region. This downpour arrives to dispel residents’ fears and revive hopes for an agricultural and pastoral season that …

​LAS ANOD — Las Anod Municipality, the capital of North East State, has launched a major tree-planting campaign aimed at establishing environmental sustainability and enhancing the city’s urban appearance, as part of a comprehensive strategic plan to address the accelerating climate challenges facing the region. The Executive Secretary of the …

NAIRBI — Xinhua News Agency, quoting the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), reported that the Horn of Africa, led by the Federal Republic of Somalia, is expected to experience wetter-than-normal rainfall conditions from April to June this year. ​In a statement issued …

KIGALI — Within the framework of accelerated African action to confront environmental challenges, the high-level conference on Green Climate Finance and the exchange of institutional expertise concluded in Kigali, Rwanda. Somalia presented its ambitious national strategy to localize sustainable finance mechanisms and build a green economy resilient to climate fluctuations, …

​MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia, in collaboration with the World Bank, officially launched the “National Climate and Development Report,” a strategic initiative aimed at establishing a comprehensive roadmap to address the escalating impacts of climate change. The event gathered various environmental and development institutions to examine the direct …

MOGADISHU — In a move reflecting the close cohesion between the military establishment and society, and embodying the humanitarian role played by the armed forces during crises, national efforts are accelerating to save lives and protect assets. This underscores that defending the nation’s borders goes hand in hand with providing …

KISMAYO — In a solemn spiritual scene overflowing with devotion and divine connection, and with innocent hearts filled with absolute certainty, childhood innocence manifested in its most profound form as pathways narrowed. The squares of “Kolbio” transformed into a platform for collective supplication, where eyes turned heavenward seeking rain—a powerful …

MOGADISHU — National steps in Somalia are accelerating to develop early warning systems and enhance relief readiness, aiming to protect local communities and mitigate the impacts of recurrent climate shocks facing the region. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received at the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) in Mogadishu a delegation from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), led by the new Head of Agency, Mr. Per Karlsson, to discuss mechanisms for advancing joint …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received today at the agency’s headquarters in Mogadishu Mr. Hameed Nuru, the newly appointed Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), on the occasion of officially assuming his duties in Somalia. ​At the outset of …