PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Somali youth, Qatar Charity, in partnership with Mogadishu University, has laid the foundation stone for the “Sheikh Eid bin Mohammed Al Thani Center for Vocational Training and Innovation” in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The initiative aims to equip …

MOGADISHU — The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is escalating to critical levels, with over 4.4 million Somali citizens facing a severe crisis due to the worsening drought across vast areas of the country. This climatic catastrophe threatens their daily lives and necessitates the concerted efforts of both national authorities and …

MOGADISHU — Confronting a devastating drought wave, the Somali Federal Government and State Governments officially declared a “State of Emergency” last week, warning of escalating humanitarian and food risks as the “Gu” (Spring) rainy season approaches, which may not bring sufficient relief. ​The country is suffering from an acute drought …

​MOGADISHU — An analytical human rights report featured by “Nabed Somalia” revealed that the prolonged drought in Somalia was not merely a climatic event, but a test that exposed a “structural collapse” in government social protection systems, leaving thousands of families facing extreme poverty without any legal or financial safety …

​GAROWE — The Puntland State, one of the federal states of Somalia, announced today, Saturday, its concerns regarding an imminent drought crisis threatening all areas of the region, the ramifications of which are likely to affect approximately one million local residents. The warning was conveyed by His Excellency Ilyaas Osman …

​HARGEISA — Qatar Charity, in coordination with relevant housing and humanitarian authorities, has laid the foundation stone for the “Al Rayyan Model Village” project at the “Mohamed Moageb” camp south of Hargeisa. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to bolster community development and provide stable residential environments for displaced …

​MOGADISHU — A technical report from the Emergency Trend Tracking (ETT) tool, featured by “Nabed Somalia”, revealed precise shifts in sudden displacement movements in Somalia during Week 30 of 2025, warning of increasing humanitarian pressure on urban centers due to conflict and drought. “Nabed Somalia” explained that the tracking tool, …

GENEVA — ​The State of Qatar has underscored the vital importance of continuing to provide technical assistance to the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia to bolster its national capacities in the field of human rights and enable it to fulfill its international obligations in alignment with its national priorities. According …

MOGADISHU — The Embassy of Germany in Somalia, in collaboration with the Berghof Foundation and the Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, hosted the inaugural “Mogadishu Climate Talk” to address the critical nexus between climate change and peace and security in the country. The forum in the capital brought …

BEINJING — Staff from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) have successfully concluded a specialized training program in Beijing, China, focused on crucial methods of disaster prevention and mitigation in Somalia. The two-day training was organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and implemented by the Red Cross Society …