PLATFORMS

JAMAME — Jubaland troops have rescued families, mostly women and children, who were stranded for two days due to flooding in Jamame me district. Federal MPs, Jubaland Ministers, politicians, senior advisors, and other officials have traveled to the northern areas of the Lower Juba region, especially the areas under Jamame …

MOGADISHU — The Chinese government through the its Ambassador to Somalia on Tuesday donated money to Somali government to alleviate the impacts of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country. Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Fei Shengchao handed over the 1 million dollars to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Chairman …

MOGADISHU — The World Bank said it would provide 100 million U.S. dollars in additional financing to help more than 200,000 Somali households benefit from cash transfers to help them cope with flooding and food insecurity. The World Bank-funded Somalia Shock Responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (SNHCP) will …

MOGADISHU — The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, participated in a conference presenting the government’s plan for poverty alleviation and the reduction of inequality in various sectors. The conference discussed ways to reduce poverty and inequality, emphasizing the initiatives of the Central Government …

DADAAB — News from the North Eastern region of Kenya reports that a vehicle carrying civilians near the Dadaab refugee camp was hit by an explosion, suspected to be a landmine, targeting civilians returning from Dadaab to their homes. Confirmed reports indicate that the explosion resulted in the tragic death …

MOGADISHU — Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA)  has on Thursday dispatched 30 trucks of relief supplies and an emergency boat to Mahaday district of Middle Shabelle and its environs, Hirshabelle administration in the ongoing efforts to alleviate the impacts of the devastating floods. Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan, the Deputy Chairman …

ABU DHABI — Somali government has officially become a member of the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance, an initiative fostering collaboration between climate-vulnerable developing countries and providers of climate finance. The announcement was made during an event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, attended by Somalia’s Minister of Environment and …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of Finance of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, today met with the Deputy Representative of the United Nations in Somalia for the coordination of humanitarian activities, Mr. George Conway. During the meeting, officials focused on the debt relief mechanism and how to reduce the impacts of …

DOHA — Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has opened a health center for persons with disability (PWDs) in Somalia’s Puntland province, with funding from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs General Department of Endowments (AWQAF). QRCS’ Director of Relief and International Development Division, Dr. Mohamed Salah Ibrahim handed over …

DOHA — Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has opened a health center for persons with disability (PWDs) in Somalia’s Puntland province, with funding from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs General Department of Endowments (AWQAF). QRCS’ Director of Relief and International Development Division, Dr. Mohamed Salah Ibrahim handed over …