MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim Abdulle held a productive meeting with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia (DSRSG), Gorge Conway to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing the country. The discussions focused on critical issues, including the suspension of USAID …
Read More »SoDMA chief meets with KRC head to strengthen humanitarian cooperation
KUWAIT CITY — In a bid to enhance bilateral support for Somalia’s humanitarian needs, Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Chairman Mohamud Moallim, alongside Somalia’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed, held a critical meeting with Dr. Khaled Al-Mughmas, the Head of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS). The discussion focused …
Read More »Somalia faces new challenges after USAID cuts 125.5 million USD in aid
WASHINGTON — In a significant policy shift, the United States has suspended all humanitarian aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including a $125.5 million commitment to Somalia, as of Monday. President Donald Trump’s administration has closed USAID’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., resulting in the layoffs of approximately 10,000 …
Read More »Somalia launches 2025 humanitarian response plan as crisis escalates
MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle, and the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Mr. George Conway, co-chaired the launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia today. The plan aims to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the …
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