PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — In response to the rapidly worsening drought crisis gripping parts of northern Somalia, the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has convened a high-level meeting with international partners and humanitarian stakeholders to coordinate emergency response efforts and chart long-term resilience strategies. The …

By Abdirisak Mohamud Tuuryare MOGADISHU — In 2009, a young boy named Ismail Hashim arrived at Badbado camp in Mogadishu, fleeing a devastating drought in southern Somalia. He and his family had nothing but the clothes they wore and an uncertain future ahead. “We left everything behind—just to survive,” he …

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister (PM) Hamsa Abdi Barre has issued urgent directives to all relevant government bodies to mobilize resources and deliver emergency assistance to communities severely affected by the ongoing drought in the Awdal region. During the Federal Cabinet’s weekly meeting in Mogadishu, the Ministry of Interior and the …

RIYADH — In a practical embodiment of Saudi Arabia’s vision to support human development and capacity building, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues to deliver specialized programs aimed at empowering youth in needy countries through vocational training and skills development projects that open new horizons for …

MOGADISHU — Amid shrinking global humanitarian funding, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) continues to serve as a critical lifeline for vulnerable communities across Somalia, stepping up efforts to deliver vital assistance where it’s needed most. Facing compounding challenges from food insecurity, drought, and displacement, SoDMA intensified its humanitarian response …

JOWHAR — In a continued show of solidarity with vulnerable communities around the world, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 1,200 food baskets to families in need in Middle Shabelle region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The initiative, which benefited approximately 7,200 individuals, is part …

MOGADISHU — Amid worsening drought conditions in central Somalia, Galmudug’s Deputy President, Ali Dahir Eid, has issued an urgent appeal to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) for immediate humanitarian intervention to support affected communities, particularly those near the Ethiopian border. Speaking during a high-level meeting at SoDMA’s headquarters in …

MOGADISHU — An urgent humanitarian crisis is rapidly unfolding in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, where intensified conflict involving the extremist Khawaarij group has displaced over 60,000 people, sparking alarm among national and regional authorities. In a high-level meeting held today at the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in …

In the aftermath of heavy rains that swept across the Nugal region in northeastern Somalia, hundreds of farming and pastoralist families in Puntland have suffered devastating losses amid a near-total absence of government or international aid. The flash floods, which struck the outskirts of Garowe – the state capital – …

MOGADISHU  — Somalia and China have held high-level discussions focused on strengthening disaster preparedness and climate resilience, as the Horn of Africa continues to grapple with escalating environmental challenges. The meeting in Mogadishu brought together Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), and Wang Yu, China’s …