Relief

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s humanitarian crisis is “rapidly worsening,” driven by severe aid cuts, persistent conflict, and climate shocks, according to Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). In an exclusive interview with Radio Shabelle, Abdulle revealed that the closure of multiple maternal and child health (MCH) …

MOGADISHU —  His Excellency Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), today received a financial contribution of USD 200,000 from the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, His Excellency Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab). The handover ceremony was attended by several ministers and federal …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) is set to convene the upcoming Country Humanitarian Forum (CHF) on Thursday, August 6, 2025, at Ruun Jinaad Hotel located in the Villa KGS compound in Baidoa. Under the theme:“Driving Localized, Inclusive, and Resilient Humanitarian Action amid Rising Needs in Somalia,” the …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, received a high-level delegation from Save the Children International, led by Mr. Mahmoud Mohamed Hassan, Country Director of the organization in Somalia. During the meeting, the SoDMA Chairman emphasized the importance of aligning international humanitarian …

MOGADISHU — The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has announced a personal donation of $200,000 to support ongoing drought relief efforts in Awdal Region, located in northwestern Somalia. The announcement came during a meeting on Thursday with federal ministers and MPs representing …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate USD 500,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to assist communities affected by the ongoing drought in Awdal Region, northwestern Somalia. In an official statement, SoDMA Chairman Mahmoud Moallim Abdullahi expressed appreciation for the government’s swift …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has released a new field report warning of a sharp deterioration in humanitarian conditions across multiple regions, with critical focus on Awdal, Hiraan, and Gedo provinces—areas now grappling with severe drought, mass displacement, and ongoing armed conflict. The report underscores the escalating …

MOGADISHU —  The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) distributed 670 food baskets to vulnerable groups in the Da’ar Barq and Jibiley areas of Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, benefiting approximately 4,555 individuals. This distribution is part of the 2025 food aid project in …

MOGADISHU — In a continued effort to alleviate humanitarian suffering, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors from Qatar, has distributed essential food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in the Garasbaaley camps of the Banadir region in Somalia. According to a statement released today by Qatar …

HARGEISA — The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has officially declared a national emergency in response to a severe drought gripping large parts of the country, particularly the western regions of Awdal and Salal. In a nationally televised address, reported by Hiiraan Online (HOL), President Irro emphasized the …