PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — The World Food Program (WFP) has suspended all humanitarian operations in Somalia’s SSC-Khaatumo region, citing escalating insecurity and repeated looting of critical food aid. The decision follows the theft of 95 metric tons of supplies in Buhodle district within three days, leaving over 51,900 people without assistance. The …

BOSSASO — The Puntland Police Force conducted an operation to combat tree burning and charcoal production in areas of the SHAXDA district in the Karkar region. A report issued by the Puntland Police Command stated that the operation destroyed 15 pits made by charcoal-producing groups in areas of the SHAXDA …

NAIROBI  — The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Africa has tripled to 35 million by 2023 since the adoption of a landmark treaty 15 years ago to address the issue, according to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC). Released on Tuesday evening, the report …

MOGADISHU — The Chainman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamoud Moalim Abdulle, concluded a significant meeting on disaster management financing procedures aimed at enhancing Somalia’s emergency response capabilities. The event, organized by the Ministry of Finance and facilitated by the World Bank, focused on streamlining funding mechanisms for …

BELEDWEYNE — Villages surrounding Beledweyne, located in the Hiiraan region of central Somalia, are reeling from severe flooding that has wreaked havoc on local communities. The floods have destroyed extensive farmland, leaving countless farmers struggling to cope with the catastrophic losses. Heavy rains in the region have caused the Shabelle …

BELEDWEYNE — Heavy rains in the Shabelle River catchment area have caused severe flooding in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region, displacing hundreds and devastating livelihoods. Floodwaters have inundated ten villages, washing away farmland and raising urgent concerns about food security in the area, officials said Tuesday. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) …

MOGADISHU — More than 427,000 people have been internally displaced within Somalia in the first 10 months of 2024, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said Tuesday. According to the UNHCR-led Protection and Solutions Monitoring Network (PSMN), the rate of internal displacement due to conflict and insecurity increased significantly in October, …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA),  Mohamoud Moallim Abdulle on Tuesday inaugurated a crucial two-day consultation meeting in the Somali capital, focused on refining the nation’s approach to shock responsive social protection. The meeting aims at identifying triggers that could lead to emergencies and improving coordination …

NEW YORK — The United Nations has announced the release of $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This funding is intended to support Somalia, specifically for early actions to prevent the impending drought in the country, confirmed by Joyce Msuya, the Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator of the …

BAKU, Azerbaijan — At the COP29 climate summit here, Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairperson of Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), delivered a critical speech addressing the looming threat of the La Niña weather phenomenon in East Africa. Abdulle, part of the Somali delegation, emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation to …