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 »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 and Berlin discuss humanitarian and stability efforts
MOGADISHU — In an advanced diplomatic effort to bolster international alliances and mitigate prevailing crises, the Somali Prime Minister, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, received a high-level German delegation led by Niels Annen, Minister of State for Economic Cooperation and Development, in Mogadishu yesterday, Monday. The meeting underscored a profound commitment …
Read More »Somalia declares critical drought levels calling for self-reliance
MOGADISHU –– The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced that the nation has entered the fourth stage of drought severity, warning of a humanitarian emergency that requires an urgent national response, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). Chairman Mohamud Maollim Abdulle revealed escalating challenges facing relief …
Read More »Somali president orders tax exemptions for humanitarian relief aid
MOGADISHU — The Somali President, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, directed all government agencies to focus their operations on drought relief during a visit to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The President inspected the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), issuing stern …
Read More »Somalia convenes emergency meeting on worsening drought crisis
MOGADISHU — The National Emergency Finance Committee of Somalia held an urgent meeting chaired by H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Minister of Education and Committee Chair, to discuss national response mechanisms for the escalating drought crisis affecting large parts of the country. The meeting brought together senior government officials, religious leaders, …
Read More »National consultations to empower women in drought response efforts
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially inaugurated a high-level National Consultation forum yesterday in Mogadishu to strengthen emergency response mechanisms for the nation’s ongoing drought crises. As reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the forum adopts a new strategic …
Read More »SoDMA, IRC discuss enhancing humanitarian response cooperation
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), reviewed yesterday in Mogadishu with a delegation from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) the prospects for developing joint cooperation in emergency response fields. According to a local news source, the discussions focused on consolidating field coordination …
Read More »Washington resumes food aid distribution in Somalia
WASHINGTON — The United States has announced the resumption of food aid distribution through the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, following official assurances and understandings provided by the Somali Federal Government. This decision follows a period of temporary suspension that affected Washington-funded relief supplies due to procedural disruptions impacting …
Read More »UN issues strategic $852 mln appeal to safeguard Somalia’s humanitarian security
MOGADISHU — The United Nations has launched an urgent international appeal to mobilize $852 million, a strategic effort aimed at containing intertwined humanitarian crises in Somalia and providing a safety net for those most affected by climate and security shocks. This humanitarian appeal carries a distinct “rationalized” character, recording a …
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