PLATFORMS

RIYADH — His Excellency Abdullah bin Suhail Al-Muhaidli, Secretary-General of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO), affirmed the utmost importance of the project supporting the water and environmental sanitation sector in displaced persons’ camps in Somalia. This project, which is funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid …

ADDIS ABABA — African leaders have affirmed the necessity of redefining the continent’s role in global climate action, positioning it as a pivotal player in shaping the future of the climate economy, according to a report from Xinhua. This call came during the Second Africa Climate Summit, held in the …

ADDIS ABABA – His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, emphasizing the urgent need for a unified continental response to the increasing impacts of climate change. President Mohamud highlighted that despite Somalia’s minimal contribution to global …

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to bolster its national capabilities in disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) announced the dispatch of a second group of its employees to participate in a specialized training program in the People’s Republic of China. This program is part of the agency’s …

MOGADISHU — In a qualitative move reflecting a national commitment to enhancing the role of women in building Somalia’s future, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched the “Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group.” This launch came during a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the agency, with broad …

MOGADISHU — The National Forum on Climate Outlook, which spanned two days, officially concluded today in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The event ended with recommendations calling for strengthened cooperation between local and international bodies to counter the effects of climate change and build the country’s capacity for forecasting and responding …

MOGADISHU — The activities of the National Forum on Autumn Climate Outlook (OND) kicked off today in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The two-day event aims to enhance national capacities to confront the challenges of climate change. The launch of this forum is part of the Somali government’s efforts to establish …

MOGADISHU — The Chargé d’affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, Ms. Merete Derode, received the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it …

MOGADISHU — In a move to strengthen its national capabilities in humanitarian response and disaster management, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) yesterday, Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swedish organization LM International. The agreement aims to develop joint cooperation in the areas of training and institutional …

MOGADISHU — In a significant step to strengthen its capabilities in confronting the escalating repercussions of climate change, Somalia has announced the launch of its National Climate Fund. This new strategic tool is designed to unify and channel climate finance towards vital projects and the most affected communities. The fund …