MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamoud Moallim, recently met with the newly appointed Country Director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Somalia, Manuel Marques Pereira, to discuss expanding their cooperation in disaster management and humanitarian initiatives. During the meeting, both leaders explored …
Read More »Somali Disaster Management Agency holds meeting with religious scholars
MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle, held a significant meeting with prominent religious leaders in Somalia, including Sheikh Aden Abukar Osman (Sheikh Sufi Yare), Chairman of the Supreme Council of Scholars, and Sheikh Mahamud Abdil-Bari, Chairman of the General Council of …
Read More »SoDMA hosts Somali elders to end clan conflicts
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) hosted a consultation meeting with Somali clan elders. The gathering held at the SoDMA headquarters, aimed to discuss and strategize on conflict prevention, self-sufficiency, governance enhancement, and the safety of humanitarian workers. Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, extended a warm …
Read More »Puntland rejects federal claims of delivering 200 tons of food aid
GAROWE — Puntland authorities have denied allegations by Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) that it delivered 200 tons of food aid to Bosaso, a key port city in the semi-autonomous region. In a firm rebuttal, Puntland’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ubah Abdirashid Hirsi, stated that the federal …
Read More »SoDMA dispatches aid to drought-stricken Gedo region
MOGADISHU — In response to the devastating effects of the La Niña-induced drought, Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched two aircraft carrying vital food relief shipments to Garbaharey, the provincial capital of the Gedo region. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the agency to provide …
Read More »DMA delivers humanitarian aid to Las Anod city
LAS ANOD — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has initiated a relief operation in Las Aanod, the capital of the Sool region, to combat the devastating effects of drought, delivering food and other forms of humanitarian aid to those in need. The aid, which was received by the SSC-Khatumo …
Read More »MoLSA and SoDMA discuss supporting vulnerable families
MOGADISHU — Minister of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) of the Federal Government of Somalia has on Sunday held meeting with the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Chairman Mohamud Moalim Abdulle. The meeting at the Ministry of Labour head quarters in the capital Mogadishu discussed various issues including strengthening cooperation …
Read More »SoDMA’s senior advisor on aid diversion attends crucial workshop on aid safety
MOGADISHU — Abdulkadir Sharif Sheikhunaa, the Senior Advisor on Aid Diversion at the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) on Thursday participated in a constructive workshop aimed at raising awareness among various segments of the society in Mogadishu. The meeting aimed to raise public awareness about aid safety and preventing aid …
Read More »SoDMA and USAID pledge to bolster cooperation on food assistance programs
MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency, Mohamed Moalim Abdulle on Friday held a meeting with the Head of the USAID office in Somalia, Catie Lott. The meeting discussed strengthening the cooperation between SoDMA and USAID on the U.S funded projects. Discussions also focused on ways to …
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