ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

​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 …

​MOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Somali Prime Minister, reviewed the government’s achievements during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) recently held in Brazil. The Prime Minister confirmed in his statements that severe climate changes have led to nearly seven million …

MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move aimed at enhancing national resilience against climate variability and developing advanced early warning mechanisms, H.E. Ahmed Omar, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, officially inaugurated the “National Climate Outlook Forum for the Gu 2026 Rainy Season” today in Mogadishu, featuring prominent international and …

​MOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, concluded a specialized workshop on government communication coordination mechanisms during emergencies. The agency reported that the workshop focused on enhancing the readiness of state institutions to manage media messaging during …

MOGADISHU — ​In pursuit of enhancing climate sovereignty and building a resilient national economy aligned with global ambitions, Mogadishu hosted today a high-level training program on the “Green Climate Fund (GCF) Framework.” The event was officially opened by Mr. Liban Absiye, Executive Director of the National Climate Change Fund, amidst a …