PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali  Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim  Abdulle held a productive meeting with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia (DSRSG), Gorge Conway to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing the country. The discussions focused on critical issues, including the suspension of USAID …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that a new project to strengthen the climate resilience of Somali and Kenyan border communities has been launched. The IOM said the project, namely Enhancing Resilience in Border Communities: Climate-Adapted Water Management and Feeder Roads (Daris Wacan), marks a …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohmud Moallim Abdulle, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme in Somalia (UNDP Somalia), co-hosted a high-level meeting focused on renewable energy, climate resilience, and water management. The event brought together key stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and mobilize …

MOGADISHU — Today, the Second Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, has launched the Somalia Climate Education Initiative aimed at building climate literacy among communities, educators, and youth and empowering them with knowledge and skills to drive sustainable solutions to climate change. “The launch of the Somalia Climate …

JOWHAR — The President of Hirshabelle State, Mr. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Gudlaawe), officially launched a new youth and peacebuilding initiative aimed at empowering young people to play a critical role in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and the sustainable management of natural resources, such as land and water. The project, a …

KUWAIT CITY — In a bid to enhance bilateral support for Somalia’s humanitarian needs, Somali Disaster  Management Agency (SoDMA), Chairman Mohamud Moallim, alongside Somalia’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed, held a critical meeting with Dr. Khaled Al-Mughmas, the Head of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS). The discussion focused …

MOGADISHU — In a desolate makeshift camp on the fringes of Somalia’s capital, tens of thousands of internally displaced people sit under the baking sun not sure if they can have access to food rations and medication following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decree to freeze most of his country’s foreign …

KUWAIT CITY — The Sixth Arab Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded today in Kuwait City, marking a pivotal step forward in the region’s efforts to enhance resilience and mitigate disaster risks. Hosted by the Government of Kuwait in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) …

NAIROBI — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and 45 humanitarian and development partners on Tuesday appealed for 81 million U.S. dollars to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance to over 1.4 million migrants in the Horn of Africa region and Yemen in 2025. The funding request, which falls under a migrant …

MOGADISHU — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday officially launched a seven-year project with Somalia that aims to enhance climate adaptation and resilience for vulnerable communities in the country. The 95 million-U.S.-dollar “Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia” project, dubbed “Ugbaad” which means hope in …