Relief

MOGADISHU | “The New Arab” | Interview by: Al-Shafi’i Abtidon ​Between the hammer of a relentless drought and the anvil of dwindling international funding, Somalia today stands on the brink of a profound human and humanitarian test—one that threatens not only livelihoods but the very dignity of its people and …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), inaugurated today in Mogadishu a national conference dedicated to addressing the humanitarian response to the severe drought affecting several provinces across the country. ​According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the conference brought together senior …

​MOGADISHU — The European Union has announced a new assistance package for the Federal Republic of Somalia exceeding $7 million, dedicated to bolstering humanitarian relief and enhancing human rights safeguards in support of the nation’s stability and development initiatives. ​H.E. Francesca Di Mauro, the EU Ambassador to Somalia, explained—as reported …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has received a $1 million financial donation from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to bolster relief efforts for drought-affected communities across the country. According to the Hiiraan Online (HOL) news site, H.E. Wang Yu, the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, …

HARGEISA — Embodying the deep-rooted humanitarian mission of the United Arab Emirates, a delegation from the International Charity Organization (ICO), headed by His Excellency Dr. Khalid Abdulwahab Al Khaja, the Secretary-General, commenced an official visit to Somaliland to inspect and follow up on dozens of developmental and charitable projects implemented …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamoud Moalim Abdulle, lauded the urgent and proactive response of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming that it was the first country to officially respond to the humanitarian appeal launched by the Federal Republic of Somalia to combat the …

MOGADISHU — In a qualitative move reflecting a national commitment to enhancing the role of women in building Somalia’s future, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched the “Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group.” This launch came during a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the agency, with broad …

MOGADISHU — The Chargé d’affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, Ms. Merete Derode, received the Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it …

HARGEISA — The State of Qatar has donated a sum of $3 million to support drought relief efforts in Somaliland, following a period of failed seasonal rains, as reported by the news website Hiiraan Online. The donation was officially announced by Somaliland’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdillahi Dahir …

MOGADISHU — In a pivotal moment for Somalia’s humanitarian response, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in a display of proactive governance, is spearheading a renewed effort to address the nation’s deepening drought crisis. This new direction was cemented in a high-level meeting in Mogadishu between SoDMA Chairman, Mohamud Moallim …