PLATFORMS

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 …

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 …