PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said it, along with its partners, has successfully implemented the second anticipatory action to mitigate the impacts of El-Nino-induced floods in Somalia. The WFP said the anticipatory action was designed to safeguard people’s lives and livelihoods in anticipation of floods across four …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Minister of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC ) Khadija Mohamed Al-makhzoumi, has commended the Council of Ministers for approving the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Regulation. Al-makhzoumi, expressed gratitude to the Somali cabinet for approving the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Regulation on Thursday. The …

HARGEISA — Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi received the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. George Conway, along with senior officials from ten UN agencies, at his office in Hargeisa. The meeting focused on strengthening the development aid provided by UN agencies to Somaliland and …

MOGADISHU — Seven children were swept away by the sea today in the coastal town of Merca, Lower Shabelle region, during a storm, according to witnesses. Two of the children were rescued and are in critical condition, while four others remain missing. The children were enjoying their day off from …

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday launched consultations on the new National Transformation Plan (NTP), a new strategy aimed at improving governance in the country. “The plan focuses on investing in productive sectors to achieve economic growth, job creation and development opportunities,” he said during the launch …

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Somalia is leveraging new areas that it says will help amplify its climate mitigation measures in the country that is synonymous with climate change-induced natural disasters. Over the years, Somalia has borne the brunt of climate extremes that include drought and floods, and …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Jubbaland State President, Ahmed Mohamed Madobe has on Wednesday visited Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Headquarters in the capital Mogadishu. The purpose of the visit by the regional leader was to acquaint himself with the humanitarian situation in the country. He was warmly welcomed by Chairperson Mahamud …

MOGADISHU — The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Yusuf Hussein Jimale (Madaale), has launched a Technical Plan Program aimed at finding solutions for the displaced persons residing in Banadir Region. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Banadir Regional Administration, the UN office in Somalia, …

MOGADISHU —  Southwest regional state President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed visited the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Headquarters in Mogadishu on Tuesday, a day after the agency issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy in the southwestern and southern regions. The regional leader and the Chairperson of the agency, …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s disaster agency on Tuesday issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy, which is expected to make landfall in the southwestern and southern regions as well as the capital of Mogadishu. “The people living near the coastal areas are advised to be on high alert and …