ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

​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 …

NAIROBI — In a strategic move to bolster developmental sovereignty and the financial sustainability of environmental projects, Somalia took a significant step today toward securing direct access to global climate financing. The Somalia National Climate Fund (NCF) inaugurated a technical training program in Nairobi, Kenya, on “Accreditation to the Green …

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the technical training in Mogadishu yesterday, with broad participation from governmental and non-governmental sectors, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance national readiness for international carbon market mechanisms over three consecutive days. ​In his opening …

MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to secure sovereign facilities and enhance the efficiency of national cadres in crisis management, the Emergency Response Department of the Banadir Regional Administration conducted a specialized training session for the staff and personnel of the Somali National Presidency. The program aims to …

MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move to fortify the education sector against escalating environmental crises, Somalia laid a foundational stone today to integrate climate awareness into the minds of future generations, as H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the validation meeting for the “Education …

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, …