PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to achieve comprehensive national transformation and leverage youth energy for sustainable development, the Somali government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held extensive discussions in Mogadishu this Tuesday. The meeting aimed to expand youth empowerment programs, aligning …

BAIDOA — As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to mitigate the impact of environmental and economic crises, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) concluded a large-scale relief operation in Baidoa. The agency delivered essential food aid to hundreds of drought-affected families, reaffirming the state’s commitment to protecting the food …

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the technical training in Mogadishu yesterday, with broad participation from governmental and non-governmental sectors, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance national readiness for international carbon market mechanisms over three consecutive days. ​In his opening …

MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to secure sovereign facilities and enhance the efficiency of national cadres in crisis management, the Emergency Response Department of the Banadir Regional Administration conducted a specialized training session for the staff and personnel of the Somali National Presidency. The program aims to …

MOGADISHU — Reflecting a national vision aimed at building a cohesive and sustainable society, the Somali government continues its tireless efforts to bolster community peace through the adoption of advanced educational and intellectual strategies designed to eliminate conflict origins and establish values of peaceful coexistence. ​In this context, H.E. Abdulkadir …

BAIDOA — Amidst the escalating political tensions in the region, humanitarian crises emerge as one of the gravest challenges facing social stability, as UN reports confirmed that political clashes in Somalia’s Southwest State displaced over 50,000 people in the past two weeks, placing the country before new emergencies requiring urgent …

MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move to fortify the education sector against escalating environmental crises, Somalia laid a foundational stone today to integrate climate awareness into the minds of future generations, as H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the validation meeting for the “Education …

MOGADISHU — Residents of Ceelwaaq and its surroundings welcomed moderate rainfall, leading to a tangible humanitarian breakthrough after a harsh period of drought that struck livelihoods and affected social stability in the region. This downpour arrives to dispel residents’ fears and revive hopes for an agricultural and pastoral season that …

​MOGADISHU — Driven by a national vision to establish social stability and safeguard developmental gains, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, the First Deputy Somali Prime Minister, presided over the closing of the “Country Humanitarian Forum 2026” (CHF) in Mogadishu. Organized periodically by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Somalia embraced this …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman (Beenebeene), Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, discussed with Ms. Sandra Lattouf, UNICEF Representative, ways to align international programs with ambitious national directions. The two sides explored mechanisms for integrating UNICEF’s Country Programme (2026–2030) within the framework of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), as …