MOGADISHU — Within the strategic vision to enhance international partnership efficiency and achieve sustainable development goals, the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development of Somalia convened the 2025 Annual Review of World Food Programme (WFP) programs to ensure alignment with national priorities. The meeting was presided over by H.E. …
Read More »Humanitarian initiative relieves drought-affected families in Mudug
MOGADISHU — Within the framework of national solidarity to address the humanitarian repercussions of severe drought, approximately 130 families in Afbarwaaqo, Qoriweyn, and surrounding villages in eastern Mudug have benefited from an emergency relief campaign aimed at alleviating the acute living crisis in the region. The aid package included food …
Read More »Qatar Charity, SoDMA aid 6,000 Somali families
MOGADISHU — Driven by a profound commitment to human solidarity and the alleviation of suffering caused by natural disasters, Qatar Charity, in strategic partnership with the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), has launched an essential food aid initiative designed to provide a lifeline for 6,000 families grappling with the …
Read More »Somalia prioritized in Qatar’s strategic Ramadan humanitarian initiatives
MOGADISHU — In a profound humanitarian gesture reflecting deep fraternal ties and Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting brotherly nations, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced that the Federal Republic of Somalia is a primary focus of its annual Ramadan campaign, “Your Charity Is a Lasting Asset,” aimed at securing …
Read More »Somali PM reviews climate summit outcomes and urges international support
MOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Somali Prime Minister, reviewed the government’s achievements during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) recently held in Brazil. The Prime Minister confirmed in his statements that severe climate changes have led to nearly seven million …
Read More »UK supports drought response efforts in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Baroness Jenny Chapman, the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, has announced a new £6 million humanitarian funding package for Somalia at the conclusion of her first official visit to Mogadishu. Official sources reported that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted the UK Minister at Villa Somalia, …
Read More »Mogadishu hosts national climate outlook forum for Gu-season
MOGADISHU — In a strategic move aimed at enhancing national resilience against climate variability and developing advanced early warning mechanisms, H.E. Ahmed Omar, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, officially inaugurated the “National Climate Outlook Forum for the Gu 2026 Rainy Season” today in Mogadishu, featuring prominent international and …
Read More »Global alliance launched to protect Somali children
MOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), a new strategic global alliance titled the “Joining Forces Alliance (JFA)” was formally launched in Mogadishu, uniting four of the world’s leading child welfare organizations. Dr. Maryam Qasim, Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, delivered a keynote address …
Read More »Somalia bolsters government communication mechanisms during emergencies
MOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, concluded a specialized workshop on government communication coordination mechanisms during emergencies. The agency reported that the workshop focused on enhancing the readiness of state institutions to manage media messaging during …
Read More »Mogadishu discusses strategies for green climate finance access
MOGADISHU — In pursuit of enhancing climate sovereignty and building a resilient national economy aligned with global ambitions, Mogadishu hosted today a high-level training program on the “Green Climate Fund (GCF) Framework.” The event was officially opened by Mr. Liban Absiye, Executive Director of the National Climate Change Fund, amidst a …
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