PLATFORMS

MOGADISHU — Somalia announced a state of emergency Wednesday over a new generation of desert locust swarms that has rocked the East African region. The “Agriculture Ministry of the Federal Republic of Somalia declares state of emergency over locust invasion in Somalia, particularly southern regions,” state-run broadcaster Somali National Television (SNTV) …

MOGADISHU —  The EU on Tuesday launched three new projects worth €11.8 million ($14.3 million) to support the private sector in Somalia. The projects will significantly step up the EU’s engagement in Somalia as the new partnership will enable financial institutions to successfully provide relevant financing to local small- and …

MOGADISHU — A Turkish delegation, including representatives from NGOs and lawyers, met here Friday with Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and other top government officials. The Turkish delegation, headed by Zeki Ariturk said, “We would like to convey our experiences in every aspect, especially in justice and investment, for the …

MOGADISHU — The UN said on Wednesday it will step up humanitarian support to Somalia in 2021 in order to achieve a stable, peaceful and prosperous society. Adam Abdelmoula, humanitarian coordinator for Somalia said the Horn of Africa nation began this New Year with a number of similar challenges that …

MOGADISHU — A senior UN delegation led by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, travelled to Garowe on Monday to meet with Puntland’s President Said Abdullahi Deni and his regional administration. The two sides discussed political reconciliation, security, and humanitarian assistance. A broad list of UN officials including …

MOGADISHU — The rapid upscaling of digital technology use by international groups in Somalia is causing concern about the risk to the people whose data is being collected. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of programming by humanitarian organisations to deliver aid, but local staff working with several different …

MOGADISHU — The UK has announced £5 million to support the provision of life-saving support and food assistance to over 100,000 people facing starvation in Somalia. The funds will be channeled through the World Food Programme (WFP). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said Wednesday it was releasing the funds …

MOGADISHU — The Banadir Regional Administration(BRA) has issued strict orders to agencies operating in the districts of Banadir region, especially those working on social issues that provide humanitarian assistance. “After observing how the way in which the aid agencies work in the districts of Banadir region, we have decided to …

MOGADISHU — When a 62-year old nomad Ali khadar Hagi was moving with his goats and camels in search of grazing grounds in the northeastern province of Puntland in Somalia, he got a text message warning him about a flash flood. He immediately changed the track and moved to a …

GENEVA –– U.N. agencies are rushing emergency aid to thousands of victims of Cyclone Gati, the most powerful tropical storm ever to hit Somalia. Somalia has experienced 15 tropical storms, cyclones and flash floods over the last three-and-a-half decades but has never seen anything like Cyclone Gati. The storm made …