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 …
Read More »Qatar-funded food baskets distributed to IDPs in Mog..
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 …
Read More »Somaliland declares state of emergency amid drought
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 …
Read More »PM orders immediate action to address drought in Awdal
MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister (PM) Hamsa Abdi Barre has issued urgent directives to all relevant government bodies to mobilize resources and deliver emergency assistance to communities severely affected by the ongoing drought in the Awdal region. During the Federal Cabinet’s weekly meeting in Mogadishu, the Ministry of Interior and the …
Read More »DMA remains a lifeline amid funding shortfalls in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Amid shrinking global humanitarian funding, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) continues to serve as a critical lifeline for vulnerable communities across Somalia, stepping up efforts to deliver vital assistance where it’s needed most. Facing compounding challenges from food insecurity, drought, and displacement, SoDMA intensified its humanitarian response …
Read More »KSrelief delivers food aid to 7,200 people in M. Shabelle
JOWHAR — In a continued show of solidarity with vulnerable communities around the world, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 1,200 food baskets to families in need in Middle Shabelle region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The initiative, which benefited approximately 7,200 individuals, is part …
Read More »Galmudug appeals to SoDMA for urgent drought relief
MOGADISHU — Amid worsening drought conditions in central Somalia, Galmudug’s Deputy President, Ali Dahir Eid, has issued an urgent appeal to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) for immediate humanitarian intervention to support affected communities, particularly those near the Ethiopian border. Speaking during a high-level meeting at SoDMA’s headquarters in …
Read More »Mass displacement in Hiiraan sparks urgent relief campaigns
MOGADISHU — An urgent humanitarian crisis is rapidly unfolding in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, where intensified conflict involving the extremist Khawaarij group has displaced over 60,000 people, sparking alarm among national and regional authorities. In a high-level meeting held today at the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in …
Read More »QC supports Mogadishu IDPs with vital food aid
MOGADISHU — With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered emergency food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in dire humanitarian conditions on the outskirts of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. This initiative comes at a critical time, as the country continues to grapple with …
Read More »Emergency committee meets to address worsening crisis
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Emergency Committee convened in Mogadishu this week to review the country’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, as humanitarian needs intensify across drought-stricken regions. The meeting, chaired by Minister of Health Dr. Ali Haji Aden, brought together senior government officials, civil society representatives, and the Chairman of …
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