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 …
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MOGADISHU — The capital, Mogadishu, received 174 Somali youths returning to their homeland from Libya today, in a humanitarian evacuation operation coordinated between the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The reception ceremony was attended by officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of the …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali Prime Minister, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, launched a strategic development project in Doolow, Gedo region, aimed at strengthening urban resilience for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities, marking a shift from emergency relief towards sustainable stability. The project, titled “Strengthening Urban Resilience of Displaced and …
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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 …
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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 …
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MOGADISHU — The Somali National Army and “Gorgor” special forces have launched large-scale relief operations in the Lower Shabelle and Bay regions, as part of the state’s efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of citizens affected by successive humanitarian crises and the current security situation. The operations focused on the …
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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 …
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MOGADISHU — In a national gesture embodying the highest meanings of loyalty, the Federal Government of Somalia launched the construction of the headquarters for the National Army Orphans Care Authority, coinciding with the 66th anniversary of the army’s establishment. This initiative stands as an official commitment from the state towards …
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NAIROBI — As part of her persistent efforts to strengthen social stability and modernize urban planning, Somalia actively participated in the “2nd Africa Urban Forum” in Nairobi, under the theme “Adequate Housing for All.” This marks a pioneering national and continental step toward building a secure and sustainable residential future …
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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 …
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