PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, hosted an official ceremony to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19, under the global campaign theme for this year, “A Wave of Hope.” The event was co-organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Somali Disaster …

MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) the day before yesterday distributed 1,945 food baskets to the most needy families in Somalia, as part of its food security support project in the Federal Republic of Somalia. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the aid included …

MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed yesterday 690 food baskets to the most vulnerable families in Gebiley and Da’ar Buruq areas of the Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This distribution is part of …

MOGADISHU — In a targeted strategic move to enhance Somalia’s disaster management capabilities, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a productive inaugural meeting with the Swedish organization, LM International. The meeting aimed to establish the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership focused on developing an effective national system to …

BAIDOA — Baidoa, the interim capital of Somalia’s South West State, yesterday marked the conclusion of the “Country Humanitarian Forum”, organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). The high-level gathering brought together government officials, international partners, civil society, and private sector leaders to forge a unified vision for Somali-led humanitarian …

MOGADISHU — On Monday evening, the Somali capital was struck by a tragic event when a massive fire broke out at Suuq Bacaad, the country’s second-largest open-air market, resulting in the death of a young girl and the destruction of hundreds of market stalls, according to reports from Hiiraan Online. …

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move toward shifting disaster management from reactive responses to preventive action, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), in partnership with CARE International in Somalia, hosted a two-day national consultative workshop on August 3–4, 2025, in Mogadishu. The event was part of the “Anticipatory Action and …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s humanitarian crisis is “rapidly worsening,” driven by severe aid cuts, persistent conflict, and climate shocks, according to Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). In an exclusive interview with Radio Shabelle, Abdulle revealed that the closure of multiple maternal and child health (MCH) …

MOGADISHU —  His Excellency Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), today received a financial contribution of USD 200,000 from the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, His Excellency Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab). The handover ceremony was attended by several ministers and federal …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) is set to convene the upcoming Country Humanitarian Forum (CHF) on Thursday, August 6, 2025, at Ruun Jinaad Hotel located in the Villa KGS compound in Baidoa. Under the theme:“Driving Localized, Inclusive, and Resilient Humanitarian Action amid Rising Needs in Somalia,” the …