ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

RIYADH — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Amb. Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi, and the Minister of Livestock, Hassan Hussein Mohamed, attended the official opening of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, …

BOSSASO — The Puntland Police Force conducted an operation to combat tree burning and charcoal production in areas of the SHAXDA district in the Karkar region. A report issued by the Puntland Police Command stated that the operation destroyed 15 pits made by charcoal-producing groups in areas of the SHAXDA …

MOGADISHU — The Chainman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamoud Moalim Abdulle, concluded a significant meeting on disaster management financing procedures aimed at enhancing Somalia’s emergency response capabilities. The event, organized by the Ministry of Finance and facilitated by the World Bank, focused on streamlining funding mechanisms for …

BELEDWEYNE — Villages surrounding Beledweyne, located in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia, are reeling from severe flooding that has wreaked havoc on local communities. The floods have destroyed extensive farmland, leaving countless farmers struggling to cope with the catastrophic losses. Heavy rains in the region have caused the Shabelle …

BELEDWEYNE — Heavy rains in the Shabelle River catchment area have caused severe flooding in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, displacing hundreds and devastating livelihoods. Floodwaters have inundated ten villages, washing away farmland and raising urgent concerns about food security in the area, officials said Tuesday. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) …

NEW YORK — The United Nations has announced the release of $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This funding is intended to support Somalia, specifically for early actions to prevent the impending drought in the country, confirmed by Joyce Msuya, the Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator of the …

BAKU, Azerbaijan — At the COP29 climate summit here, Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairperson of Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), delivered a critical speech addressing the looming threat of the La Niña weather phenomenon in East Africa. Abdulle, part of the Somali delegation, emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation to …

BAKU, Azerbaijan — At the heart of the COP29 climate summit, Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, the Chairman of Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), took to the stage to deliver a stark warning about the implications of La Niña for the Horn of Africa. His impassioned plea for international assistance and preparedness …

BAKU — At the COP29 Summit in Baku, Somali Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi, addressed the international community, highlighting Somalia’s commitment to community-led adaptation amidst severe climate impacts. She emphasized the urgency for adaptation strategies deeply rooted in Somali communities facing ongoing droughts and flooding, advocating …

MOGADISHU — The World Food Program (WFP) in Somalia has called on the international community to recognize and invest in solutions for the climate challenges facing the country. “WFP Somalia is committed to strengthening climate resilience among vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth,” Andreia Fausto, head of food systems for …