PLATFORMS

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

MOGADISHU – The Southwest State of Somalia has intensified consultations with United Nations agencies in Mogadishu as part of an effort to accelerate the implementation of development and humanitarian projects and expand programmes responding to the basic needs of local communities. The initiative reflects a growing focus by the Southwest …

MOGADISHU – Somalia has called for stronger African preparedness to address potential climate risks associated with the El Niño phenomenon in 2026, stressing that the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their expanding impact on vulnerable communities require a more proactive and coordinated continental approach to disaster risk management. …

MOGADISHU – The National Climate Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, in cooperation with the Somali Bankers Association, concluded a specialized three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of local banks and insurance companies and enabling them to participate more effectively in the climate …

MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a national consultative meeting in Mogadishu focused on strengthening preparedness for potential risks associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon and discussing ways to expand the participation of women-led organizations in disaster risk management and mitigation efforts. The meeting was part …

JOWHAR – The Hirshabelle State Administration has launched the “Belsho” Development Project in the city of Jowhar, aimed at supporting local communities and strengthening the role of local administrations in identifying development priorities and basic services. The project was launched under the patronage of the Acting President of Hirshabelle State …

BAIDOA – The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of South West State of Somalia held a high-level coordination meeting last Tuesday in Baidoa to assess the current humanitarian situation and strengthen early preparedness plans to address the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon and extreme climate changes …