PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — The Chargé d’affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, Ms. Merete Derode, received the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it …

MOGADISHU — In a move to strengthen its national capabilities in humanitarian response and disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) yesterday, Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swedish organization LM International. The agreement aims to develop joint cooperation in the areas of training and institutional …

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 …

HARGEISA — The State of Qatar has donated a sum of $3 million to support drought relief efforts in Somaliland, following a period of failed seasonal rains, as reported by the news website Hiiraan Online. The donation was officially announced by Somaliland’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdillahi Dahir …

MOGADISHU — In a pivotal moment for Somalia’s humanitarian response, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in a display of proactive governance, is spearheading a renewed effort to address the nation’s deepening drought crisis. This new direction was cemented in a high-level meeting in Mogadishu between SoDMA Chairman, Mohamud Moallim …

MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held an official meeting with the Italian non-governmental organization COOPI in the capital, Mogadishu, to discuss ways of enhancing joint cooperation in humanitarian response and disaster management. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, while COOPI was …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has affirmed the commitment of the central government in Mogadishu by handing over $700,000 to the Drought Relief Committee in the Awdal Region. This amount is part of a broader national relief effort, combining $500,000 in donations from the Council of Ministers …

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 …

ROME — Somali officials have confirmed that at least 23 Somali nationals have died after two migrant boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea near the Italian island of Lampedusa. The boats, which were transporting migrants from North Africa to Europe, suffered mechanical failures before sinking. According to the Shabelle Media …

MOGADISHU — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced via its official page on platform (X) the launch of a specialized National Dialogue in Mogadishu, focusing on improving access to identity documentation for asylum seekers and refugees in Somalia. The three-day dialogue, running from August 19 to 21, 2025, seeks …