ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

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 …

​MOGADISHU — In a scene overflowing with national values and moral responsibility toward nature, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change concluded the “National Tree Planting Week” with an official ceremony held at the Banadir Region headquarters in Mogadishu; laying a new foundation in the edifice of sustainable development that places …

MOGADISHU — ​The headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnessed today, Monday, April 13, 2026, a national tree-planting event, during which Somalia received a high-level government and parliamentary delegation, affirming her commitment to supporting environmental initiatives and sustainable development trends. A galaxy of …