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MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued an urgent warning to residents in the Bari and Nugaal regions, specifically targeting the districts of Hafuun, Eyl, Dangoroyo, Bandarbayla, Qardho, and Garowe, regarding a powerful thunderstorm expected from May 12 to May 17, 2026, as a proactive measure to safeguard …

​MOGADISHU — Mr. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, Director General of the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, participated today in Mogadishu in the 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee for the Green Energy and Economic Development (GEED) program, as reported by the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page. The meeting focused on …

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 …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the launch of a major national initiative aimed at resettling 12,000 families affected by the evacuation of state-owned lands in the capital, Mogadishu, as part of a comprehensive housing and urban development project. H.E. Ayub Ismail Yusuf, Minister of Public Works, …

KISMAYO — ​Construction works continue in the Somali city of Kismayo for the housing units and service facilities project dedicated to those affected by floods, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) reported that the project has witnessed a significant …

​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 — H.E. Ayub Ismail Yusuf, Somali Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing, held a high-level strategic session today in Mogadishu with the leadership of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to discuss accelerating national infrastructure development, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The executive meeting …

​HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland launched today in Hargeisa a large-scale relief campaign targeting hundreds of displaced families in new resettlement sites, as part of a comprehensive national strategy aimed at improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups, according to official ministry …