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MOGADISHU — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi met with the Chamber Commerce and Industry and Plastic bag manufacturers in Mogadishu today. The discussions focused on implementing of single-use plastic bags and exploring eco-friendly alternatives. “Today, we had a …

LAS ANOD — The Ministry of Planning, Development, and International Cooperation of the SSC-Khatumo administration has issued a directive calling on unregistered NGOs providing humanitarian aid in the region to register by April 30th, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry warned that non-registrant entities will be penalized …

MOGADISHU — The upcoming heavier than normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday. OCHA said the April-to-June Gu rains have started in most regions of the …

MOGADISHU — The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobobe), met with officials from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) to discuss preparations for the upcoming spring rainy season. In attendance were Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamuud Moalim Abdulle and Ambassador Alper Aktas, Turkish ambassador to Somalia have on Thursday met with the heads of Turkish institutions Diyanet Foundation International and Red Crescent in Mogadishu . They discussed enhancing previous projects such as providing …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle along with various directors and advisors, met with representatives from Save the Children International( SCI). The meeting in the capital Mogadishu o discussed various issues including SoDMA’s Early Warning and Anticipatory Action activities. The meeting also …

KISMAYO — On Tuesday, as part of Eid ul Fitr celebrations, ATMIS Kenya Defence Forces troops, led by Maj. Gideon Musyimi, donated food items to the vulnerable community in Belles Qooqaani. The local administration expressed gratitude, pledging community support for ATMIS operations in Lower Juba. The initiative, benefited 30 families, …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Sunday taken a proactive step towards providing much-needed assistance to those in need in the community. The humanitarian aid was distributed to 5,000 vulnerable families residing in the Daynile and Bondhere districts of the Banadir Region. According to a statement …

KISMAYO — As Somalia braces for the onset of spring rains, Jubbaland authorities have sounded the alarm on the looming threat of flooding in the region. Adan Farah Garane, Director General of the Ministry of Relief and Disaster Management of the Jubbaland administration, issued a stern warning to residents, urging …

JOWHAR — African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ( ATMIS) Burundi troops on Tuesday donated food items at the Towfik IDP camp near Jowhar Airfield, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan   . The food donation, which included rice, beans, meat, chicken & …