Relief

JOHANNESBURG (SOHA) – A devastated cyclone-hit community in Somaliland is to receive $3-million (R37.5-million) from the UN Assistant Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). The release of the funds follows an unprecedented storm which delivered a full year’s worth of rain in just a few days, compounding damage caused by recent severe …

BORAMA (SOHA) – The UN has announced $2.7 million pledge to aid communities affected by Cylone Sagar which has killed dozens and displaced thousands others in Somaliland. Speaking after visiting Borama in Awdal region, UN Humanitarian Resident Coordinator Peter de Clercq said the funds would be instrumental in rebuilding livelihoods …

NAIROBI (SOHA) – Thousands of victims of a devastating cyclone that hit Somaliland on May 19 are in dire need of food, clean water and basic health services, said global charity World Vision in a statement issued in Nairobi on Friday. Cyclone Sagar tore through the north-western coastline of Somaliland, …

MOGADISHU (SOHA) – H.E. Abdirahman Omar Osman (Eng. Yarisow), the Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) today briefed the SDRF meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and attended by Ministers, members from Federal Member States, Ambassadors, head of development agencies, UN Agencies and distinguished participants. The …

HARGEISA (SOHA) – The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent today delivered medical and food supplies to floods affected people in Somaliland regions as relief efforts continue to reach thousands affected. The supplies delivered in two helicopters were distributed to various localities affected by the floods. Vice President Abdirahman Saylihi who …

MOGADISHU (SOHA) – Turkey’s state aid agency distributed 40 tons of basic foodstuff to 1,000 flood victim families in Somalia. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) said in a written statement the agency and the Turkish Red Crescent helped people affected by the flood which had been caused by …

MOGADISHU (SOHA) – Somali Prime Minister Hassan Khaire Sunday evening visited flood victims in the city and pledged his government’s support to restore livelihoods. The PM who spoke to people displaced by the floods promised that his administration will continue supporting them and other flood victims to rebuild their lives. Heavy downpour …

MOGADISHU (SOHA) – Somalia and the UN have appealed for $80 million to provide emergency relief to thousands  affected by the recent floods in the country warning little was coming through from the $1.5 billion appeal for 2018. The appeal which came following a joint meeting in Mogadishu is expected to …

MOGADISHU (SOHA) – Humanitarian stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to suspend any barriers which could curtail speedy importation and distribution of humanitarian aid in a move to effectively respond to the unfolding floods crisis in the country. The stakeholders among them federal and state government and …

GARBAHAAREY (SOHA) – The governor of Gedo, Mohamed Muhumad Adan handed over flood response funds to committees in Dollow, Luuq and Belet Hawa districts of Gedo region, Mustaqbal radio reports. The governor on his return journey from Mogadishu visited these districts affected by the floods and to distribute the funds …