PLATFORMS

LAS ANOD — The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a new national project to strengthen urban resilience to climate change with funding of US$12 million, under a program running through 2030 to improve cities’ preparedness for growing environmental risks. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the …

HARGEISA – The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of the Government of Somaliland held a high-level national meeting on Sunday dedicated to refugee and asylum seeker affairs, with broad participation from government institutions and international partners, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional coordination and enhance the national response …

MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and Hirshabelle State, on Saturday, discussed ways to strengthen the humanitarian response to the deteriorating situation in Jalalaqsi district of the Hiiraan region during a high-level meeting held at SoDMA headquarters in Mogadishu. The meeting brought together SoDMA Chairman Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, …

MOGADISHU – The United Nations has warned that countries in the Horn of Africa may face increasing climate impacts in the coming months amid expectations of a strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon. It called on regional governments to raise their level of preparedness and take proactive measures to mitigate …

MOGADISHU — As part of its continued efforts to protect Somali citizens abroad, the Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday repatriated 129 Somali nationals who had been stranded in Libya after enduring severe humanitarian and security hardships during attempts to migrate through irregular routes. The operation forms part of an …

MOGADISHU — A report issued by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has warned of the potential consequences of reduced international aid to fragile states, noting that Somalia is among the most vulnerable countries due to its heavy reliance on external funding to support key sectors, including public health, humanitarian …

HARGEISA — The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding humanitarian assistance for internally displaced people through enhanced essential services and sustainable development initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for vulnerable communities, particularly displaced families, women, and children. The commitment was highlighted during the 66th …

MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held an official farewell ceremony in Mogadishu for 25 technical and administrative trainees, as part of an advanced international training program in the People’s Republic of China aimed at strengthening disaster management capacity and emergency response readiness. The program is part of …

NAIROBI – The Federal Government of Somalia and the Republic of Kenya have signed a joint cooperation agreement on disaster management aimed at strengthening bilateral coordination in responding to humanitarian and natural crises and improving rapid response capacities across the Horn of Africa. The signing ceremony was held in Nairobi …

DOLOW – The administration of Dolow District yesterday received a high-level delegation representing several United Nations agencies operating in Somalia, during a visit aimed at strengthening joint cooperation and discussing the district’s key development and humanitarian priorities amid growing challenges related to basic services and the needs of local communities, …