ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued an urgent warning to residents in the Bari and Nugaal regions, specifically targeting the districts of Hafuun, Eyl, Dangoroyo, Bandarbayla, Qardho, and Garowe, regarding a powerful thunderstorm expected from May 12 to May 17, 2026, as a proactive measure to safeguard …

​MOGADISHU — Mr. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, Director General of the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, participated today in Mogadishu in the 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee for the Green Energy and Economic Development (GEED) program, as reported by the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page. The meeting focused on …

MOGADISHU — In a step reflecting its commitment to safeguarding the atmosphere and enhancing public health, Somalia is moving forward in establishing the foundations of modern environmental monitoring, launching a new phase of international cooperation to protect the purity of its skies and ensure a sustainable future for its citizens. …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change officially launched today in Mogadishu the “National Cooling Action Plan” (NCAP), a strategic step through which Somalia demonstrates its commitment to tackling environmental challenges, as published on the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page. The launch ceremony saw a notable presence of …

​HATAY, TURKEY —  H.E. General Bashir Mohamed Jama, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Republic of Somalia, participated in the high-level “Resilient Cities for COP31” summit held in Hatay, Turkey, as a precursor to the upcoming global climate conference, according to the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page. The …

MOGADISHU — ​The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has released detailed rainfall forecasts for the first and second weeks of May, indicating varying levels of precipitation across the country during the current Gu’ rainy season. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported according to the agency’s statement that northern and …

MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh, Minister of Finance, hosted today in Mogadishu high-level talks with a UN delegation led by Ms. Shoko Noda, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, as broadcast by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA) at the start of its coverage. The …

MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to enhance national water security and protect lives, the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre for SoDMA issued a weekly advisory yesterday, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The forecast predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across various regions. ​The forecasts, supported by hydrological maps—as reported …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced a tragic loss of life, confirming the death of 17 Somali migrants in a devastating shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. ​SoDMA Chairperson, Mr. Mahmoud Moallin Abdulle, stated that the victims perished while attempting to cross the Mediterranean waters between Algeria …

​MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) has commenced the implementation of an urgent emergency plan to enhance climate response capacity in the capital, Mogadishu. This move comes in response to the challenges imposed by recent rainfall on the city’s infrastructure, as the administration seeks to improve drainage facility efficiency …