ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

ADDIS ABABA — African leaders have affirmed the necessity of redefining the continent’s role in global climate action, positioning it as a pivotal player in shaping the future of the climate economy, according to a report from Xinhua. This call came during the Second Africa Climate Summit, held in the …

ADDIS ABABA – His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, emphasizing the urgent need for a unified continental response to the increasing impacts of climate change. President Mohamud highlighted that despite Somalia’s minimal contribution to global …

MOGADISHU — The National Forum on Climate Outlook, which spanned two days, officially concluded today in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The event ended with recommendations calling for strengthened cooperation between local and international bodies to counter the effects of climate change and build the country’s capacity for forecasting and responding …

MOGADISHU — The activities of the National Forum on Autumn Climate Outlook (OND) kicked off today in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The two-day event aims to enhance national capacities to confront the challenges of climate change. The launch of this forum is part of the Somali government’s efforts to establish …

MOGADISHU — In a significant step to strengthen its capabilities in confronting the escalating repercussions of climate change, Somalia has announced the launch of its National Climate Fund. This new strategic tool is designed to unify and channel climate finance towards vital projects and the most affected communities. The fund …

MOGADISHU — In a landmark move to transform its approach to crisis management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has concluded a two-day national consultation on Wednesday and Thursday in Mogadishu, in collaboration with local and international partners. The consultation led to the development of Somalia’s first-ever national roadmap for …

MOGADISHU — On Monday evening, the Somali capital was struck by a tragic event when a massive fire broke out at Suuq Bacaad, the country’s second-largest open-air market, resulting in the death of a young girl and the destruction of hundreds of market stalls, according to reports from Hiiraan Online. …

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move toward shifting disaster management from reactive responses to preventive action, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), in partnership with CARE International in Somalia, hosted a two-day national consultative workshop on August 3–4, 2025, in Mogadishu. The event was part of the “Anticipatory Action and …

HARGEISA — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” has issued an urgent call to local and international communities for immediate humanitarian assistance to address the severe drought affecting vast areas of the region. According to multiple field reports by Shabelle Media Network, more than 100,000 people are suffering the impacts …

HARGEISA — The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has officially declared a national emergency in response to a severe drought gripping large parts of the country, particularly the western regions of Awdal and Salal. In a nationally televised address, reported by Hiiraan Online (HOL), President Irro emphasized the …