PLATFORMS

NAIROBI — The larger part of the Horn of Africa (HoA) region is expected to be wetter than usual between April and June, said the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, Tuesday. The ICPAC said in its latest forecast that …

LAS ANOD — The SSC-Khatumo administration has urged the federal government to distribute humanitarian projects from the international community equitably across the country, particularly to vulnerable areas like those in SSC-Khatumo. Deputy Leader of SSC-Khatumo, Dr. Mohamed Shiine, stated on Monday that the government should not channel SSC administration projects …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MoPIED) on Friday evening during its its annual staff Iftar in Mogadishu, launched the National Development Plan (NDP-9) Annual Progress Report for 2023, which evaluates Somalia’s development in 2023, assessing the achievements, challenges, and prospects within each pillar of the …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said Monday it has received 6.6 million U.S. dollars in funding to meet the needs of forcibly displaced populations, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), as well as their host communities in Somalia. The UNHCR said the funding will be critical …

MOGADISHU — The private sector, government and international organizations have reiterated that Africa needs to attract more private sector finance in order to bridge its climate finance gap. They made the remarks during a two-day meeting in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that concluded on Wednesday to discuss ways to …

MOGADISHU — Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Deputy Chairperson Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan, on Thursday participated in a highly productive meeting organized by the Somalia Cash Consortium which convened distinguished humanitarian aid agencies across the country. The conference was graced by representatives from donors, UN agencies, local NGOs, SCC members, …

MOGADISHU — More than 7,000 people have been displaced in four days in Galmudug State, in central Somalia, after government forces withdrew from the area, the United Nations refugee agency said Thursday. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that Somali military forces began withdrawing from locations including Bacadweyn, …

One of the world’s most vulnerable countries, Somalia is bearing the brunt of climate extremes. A two-year drought – its worst in decades – was followed last November by devastating floods. The double crisis is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of people, displaced millions more, destroyed livelihoods, and …

MOGADISHU — As part of its ongoing 12th Annual Iftar Program, Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) demonstrated its unwavering commitment today to community support and humanitarian service through several impactful initiatives in Mogadishu today. The Foundation’s delivered an array of Eid clothes, along with five camels and a selection of drinks …

MOGADISHU — Somalia Ministry of Planning Investment and Economic Development’s Department of Monitoring and Evaluation met with Kevin Mackey, the country representative World Vision. The meeting which was spearheaded by Department Director Mohamed Nur focused on expediting the implementation of the National Policy on Monitoring and Evaluation. The discussion also …