PLATFORMS

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Abdihakim Ashkir, Somali Deputy Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, presided over the executive leadership transition at the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRI) in Mogadishu; a step reflecting the Somali state’s commitment to institutional renewal and humanitarian excellence. The ceremony marked the …

MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to enhance national water security and protect lives, the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre for SoDMA issued a weekly advisory yesterday, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The forecast predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across various regions. ​The forecasts, supported by hydrological maps—as reported …

BAIDOA — As part of its strategic efforts to strengthen relief coordination and alleviate the suffering of displaced persons, H.E. Jibriil Abdirashid  Haji, Interim Leader of the South West State, received in Baidoa yesterday, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a high-level United Nations delegation led by H.E. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for …

Humanitarian Diplomacy to Restore Stability Amidst critical humanitarian conditions and successive climatic challenges, Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, continues his official visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia, carrying an international message aimed at refocusing global attention on current conditions and mobilizing …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia officially launched in Mogadishu the national “Bulsho” project, an ambitious strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the foundations of inclusive governance, improving the quality of public services, and advancing efforts toward sustainable peace and stability across the country. H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, Minister …

MOGADISHU — Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived in Mogadishu today, Monday, on an official visit lasting several days, aimed at strengthening the international humanitarian partnership with Somalia and discussing current challenges. The UN official was received upon his arrival at Mogadishu …

​NAIROBI — As part of its strategic efforts to develop national infrastructure, the Somali Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing convened a high-level meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore avenues for strengthening international cooperation on sustainable housing projects. ​The Somali delegation was led by the State Minister of Public …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced a tragic loss of life, confirming the death of 17 Somali migrants in a devastating shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. ​SoDMA Chairperson, Mr. Mahmoud Moallin Abdulle, stated that the victims perished while attempting to cross the Mediterranean waters between Algeria …

MOGADISHU — The capital, Mogadishu, received 174 Somali youths returning to their homeland from Libya today, in a humanitarian evacuation operation coordinated between the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). ​The reception ceremony was attended by officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of the …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali Prime Minister, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, launched a strategic development project in Doolow, Gedo region, aimed at strengthening urban resilience for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities, marking a shift from emergency relief towards sustainable stability. The project, titled “Strengthening Urban Resilience of Displaced and …