PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has implemented a state-of-the-art weather monitoring and forecasting system, marking a major step toward modernizing aviation infrastructure in the country. The newly installed system is part of the third generation of meteorological satellite technology (Meteosat Third Generation – MTG) and operates via …

MOGADISHU — The Governor of the Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), officially launched the reconstruction of Zoobe Road on Saturday, a key route that was severely damaged by recent heavy rains and flooding. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, Mayor Muungaab emphasized the …

NAIROBI — The period from July to September is expected to bring heavy rainfall across the larger part of the Horn of Africa region, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said on Thursday. ICPAC said in its latest forecast …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has successfully evacuated over 30 Somali citizens from Libya, where they had been imprisoned under harsh and life-threatening conditions. The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, who confirmed the group’s safe arrival …

SABIID — Stability is gradually returning to the Sabiid and Caanoole areas in Somalia’s Shabeelaha Hoose region, following their recent recapture by the Somali National Army (SNA). Residents who fled amid fighting are reportedly beginning to return to their homes, despite significant damage to local infrastructure. The bridge linking Sabiid and …

MOGADISHU — Somalia unveiled its Centennial Vision 2060 (CV2060) on Monday, establishing a comprehensive national blueprint to guide the country’s development through 2060. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched the initiative in Mogadishu, the country’s capital, saying, “This vision charts our course to become a peaceful, inclusive middle-income nation by our …

MOGADISHU — The European Union (EU) has announced a €250,000 humanitarian aid package to support vulnerable families affected by the severe and prolonged drought that has gripped Somalia since 2022. The funding will provide lifesaving assistance, including access to clean water, healthcare services, and emergency shelter, as the humanitarian crisis …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. The group, comprised of five young men and four young women, had been arrested while traveling along one of the most dangerous and frequently used …

NEW DELHI — Somalia has taken a significant step in advancing global wildlife conservation by participating as a founding member of the newly established International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The inaugural meeting, held in New Delhi and led by the Government of India, brought together nations committed to the protection …

MOGADISHU — The Chairperson of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, officially opened the National Consultation Forum on the Review of Somalia’s Disaster Management Policy today in Mogadishu. The high-level forum aims to revise and strengthen the National Disaster Management Policy to better reflect the current realities …