PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU – In a strategic move aimed at unifying national efforts and strengthening Somalia’s ability to respond to disasters and humanitarian crises, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, held an extensive meeting on Monday with the Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces, Brigadier …

JOWHAR – As part of its continued humanitarian efforts to address the impacts of natural disasters and strengthen the resilience of local communities, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) today, Sunday, distributed emergency food assistance to hundreds of drought-affected families in Balad District of the Middle Shabelle Region. The intervention …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland distributed comprehensive food assistance yesterday, Thursday to 400 families living in the Naasa Hablood A displaced persons camp in Hargeisa, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and improve the living conditions of communities affected by displacement. The …

MOGADISHU – The Federal Government of Somalia’s Council of Ministers has approved, during its weekly meeting held on Thursday in the capital Mogadishu, a memorandum of understanding on environmental cooperation between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a new step aimed at expanding bilateral …

MOGADISHU – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a new warning over the worsening humanitarian situation in Somalia, stating that continued drought conditions, combined with the impact of conflicts and declining humanitarian funding, have increased pressure on millions of people facing growing challenges in …

GAROWE – The Puntland State Government has decided to suspend the activities of several humanitarian organizations operating in its areas, in a move that has sparked wide discussion over the relationship between local authorities and humanitarian actors. The decision follows accusations by the government that some organizations have moved away …

GAROWE — The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the Puntland Government, in cooperation with the Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), organized the Humanitarian Coordination Forum in Garowe on Sunday evening, with the participation of government representatives, humanitarian and development actors, and local and international partners, to strengthen …

MOGADISHU — As part of its efforts to strengthen national preparedness against the impacts of climate change, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia held the National Conference on Climate Displacement Issues in Mogadishu for three days, with broad participation from government institutions, international …

MOGADISHU — Amid growing regional concerns over the impacts of extreme climate fluctuations, Somalia has strengthened its national preparedness to address potential risks associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon, amid warnings that heavy rainfall could trigger floods, flash floods, and population displacement in several areas, with direct potential impacts …

GAROWE — The Puntland authorities have announced stricter oversight measures on the transportation and trade of locally produced firewood and charcoal as part of ongoing efforts to protect the environment, curb desertification, and conserve natural resources. Puntland Police said the new directives are based on the Environmental Protection Law and …