KISMAYO – The authorities of Jubaland State have strengthened early preparedness measures to address potential risks associated with the El Niño phenomenon during the autumn season by intensifying the monitoring of climate forecasts, developing early warning mechanisms and increasing the readiness of government institutions and local communities. These measures focus …
Read More »Barre chairs meeting to strengthen disaster risk preparedness
MOGADISHU – Somali Prime Minister Barre today, Saturday, chaired the first meeting of the High-Level Committee for Disaster Risk Management, which discussed ways to strengthen national preparedness to address drought and potential flood risks amid the continuing impacts of drought in several areas and the approaching rainy season. The meeting …
Read More »50 Migrants rescued off Libya, including Somalis
TRIPOLI – Emergency Medicine Organization rescued 50 migrants, including Somalis and Egyptians, after they were found aboard a wooden boat in international waters off the Libyan coast, while seven people died during the journey, in a new incident reflecting the grave risks faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean …
Read More »UN inspects Las Anod, assesses residents’ needs
LAS ANOD – A high-level United Nations delegation arrived in Las Anod, the capital of North East State of Somalia, yesterday, Sunday, on a field visit focused on monitoring the humanitarian, development and health situation and strengthening cooperation with the state government and local authorities. The visit included a series …
Read More »Adam Madobe urges higher Somalia disaster readiness
MOGADISHU – South West State leader, Mr. Adam Mohamed Nur “Adam Madobe,” on Saturday called for raising Somalia’s national readiness to confront disasters and emergencies and developing response and coordination capacities among state institutions and relevant actors, during a working visit to the National Emergency Operations Center of the Somali …
Read More »Puntland and UN discuss strengthening humanitarian response
GAROWE – Yesterday, Thursday, Puntland Deputy Leader Elias Osman Lugatoor held talks with a high-level United Nations delegation led by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Somalia, George Conway, on ways to strengthen the humanitarian response and accelerate the delivery of assistance …
Read More »Somalia faces drought and hunger amid rising displacement
BAIDOA – The humanitarian consequences of the prolonged drought in Somalia are deepening, as thousands of families are being forced to leave their rural areas after exhausting their supplies of water, food, livestock and sources of income, while levels of food insecurity continue to rise and the capacity of the humanitarian …
Read More »Africa launches guide to strengthen continental climate journalism
Nairobi – The African Journalists Federation has launched a new practical guide for covering the “just transition” across the continent, with the aim of strengthening the capacity of journalists and newsrooms to address climate change, climate justice, climate finance, renewable energy, workers’ rights and sustainable development. The launch comes at …
Read More »Somalia expands climate investment to build green economy
MOGADISHU – Somalia is moving to expand the role of domestic investment in addressing climate change by strengthening partnerships with the private sector and directing greater resources toward climate adaptation, environmental protection, and renewable energy projects. The approach emerged during a meeting held in Mogadishu on Thursday, August 6, 2026, …
Read More »China expands humanitarian assistance to support Somalia
MOGADISHU – The People’s Republic of China has expanded its humanitarian support to Somalia through the signing of a new assistance agreement worth 15 million Chinese yuan, reaffirming Beijing’s continued support for Somalia’s efforts to address humanitarian crises and strengthen its national capacity to respond to disasters and emergencies. The …
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