Somalia admits destroying WFP warehouse, returns food aid
Officials stated that to ensure no interruption to current humanitarian activities, a larger and more appropriate warehouse has been provided to the World Food Programme within the port zone, a measure they claimed would enhance storage capabilities and maintain the distribution of food aid to communities experiencing food scarcity throughout Somalia. Somalia’s federal government has…
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UN Issues Warning as 2.4 Million Somalis Face Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations has reported that approximately 2.4 million individuals in Somalia require immediate humanitarian assistance due to deteriorating conditions caused by drought, conflict, and disease, occurring alongside substantial funding reductions and an $852 million appeal for 2026. According to UN officials, around 2.4 million people in Somalia are in critical need of life-saving support…
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Horn of Africa Faces Wetter March-May Season, ICPAC Warns
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) recommends that governments, humanitarian agencies, and development partners utilize the regional outlook in conjunction with national and local forecasts to prepare for various scenarios. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has cautioned that most of the Greater Horn of Africa will likely experience above-average precipitation…
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Africa: Political and Social Developments
Somalia’s Future Council, an opposition-aligned political platform, met in Nairobi to discuss the country’s fragile political situation and ways to break a deadlock over constitutional reforms and the electoral process. The talks brought together Future Council members and envoys from the United Nations, the European Union, Britain and the United States, and focused on what…
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Somalia Restores WFP Aid Supplies
The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the complete restoration of all food commodities that were temporarily removed from a warehouse at Mogadishu Port during port expansion works, with the supplies now returned to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to maintain relief operations. Through an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International…
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Hassan Sheikh Warns Against Foreign Interference, Rejects Israel’s Somaliland Recognition
The president stated that Somalia would not permit external forces to implement agendas threatening its territorial integrity. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has delivered a stern warning against what he termed foreign interference in Somalia’s domestic affairs, denouncing Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and rejecting any efforts to compromise the nation’s unity and sovereignty. Addressing the…
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Somalia, UN Finalize 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan
MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the United Nations convened a high-level meeting in Mogadishu to coordinate humanitarian efforts and finalize the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan. The session was jointly led by Mr. Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the agency, and Mr. George Conway, the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
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PSMN Flash Alert #3: Severe Drought Displaces Over 48,000 in Mudug and Galmudug Regions (Jan 2026)
Between January 5 and 6, familiesmostly pastoralist and agro-pastoral communitiesabandoned drought-stricken rural areas in Harardhere and Adaado districts of Mudug and Galmudug regions. Those from Harardhere relocated to Ceel Ugaas, Buur Diir, Qosol Tiro, Halbeereed, and Tuolo Daaqaay villages, while residents from Adaado moved to Magyoley, Qayib, Qalanqal, Guudole, Godshillan, and Magaag-gudle villages.
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“Stuck in a Vicious Cycle”: Somali People on Resilience and Livelihoods
Executive summary People throughout Somalia view their circumstances as increasingly uncertain, with problems becoming more difficult to resolve. They seek assistance that enables them to build better futures, rather than simply addressing immediate needs. Based on a survey of 7,460 individuals across 11 districts in Somalia, this report demonstrates that communities desire support to address…
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Somalia Parliament Establishes National Meteorological Agency
The Somali Federal Parliament has endorsed the creation of the Somalia National Meteorological Agency (SNMA), a measure designed to improve weather monitoring, forecasting, and climate-related services across the nation. The legislation received approval from 141 parliamentary members, representing a crucial advancement in enhancing Somalia’s ability to address climate challenges and natural disasters. The new agency…
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