Somalia introduces prison personnel training program
MOGADISHU – The Somali Ministry of Justice has initiated a specialized training program for officers and personnel of the Somali Custodial Corps, designed to elevate professional standards and improve institutional performance within the prison and correctional sector. As reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the program was launched by Minister of Justice Hassan…
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Somalia, EU Partner to Advance Human Rights
Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission, engaged in a high-level meeting yesterday with H.E. Francesca Di Mauro, the European Union Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, to explore opportunities for collaborative initiatives. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the meeting centered on developing comprehensive strategies to…
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EU-funded development project launched for displaced Somalis
The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions launched the ‘KOBAC’ project in Mogadishu today to create opportunities and strengthen capacities of communities affected by displacement. H.E. Mohamed Hayir Mareeye, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, officially inaugurated the project in the presence of high-level federal and regional officials. The ambitious project, funded by the…
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Somalia Modernizes Community Irrigation Systems
The Somali Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation introduced a specialized training initiative in Afgoye district focused on enhancing community-based irrigation management systems as a strategic measure for national agricultural modernization. The initiative aims to equip irrigation committees, farmers, and water user associations with advanced techniques for water resource management and fair distribution. The training emphasizes…
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Somalia seeks climate funds amid environmental challenges
MOGADISHU – H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, officially launched the “National Climate Finance Forum,” a collaborative effort with the National Climate Fund (NCF) to develop a comprehensive national sustainability strategy. The forum brings together diverse participants including government institutions, the private sector, and civil society, with active engagement from…
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Human Rights Commission urges protection of detainee rights
MOGADISHU The National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) of Somalia has expressed deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of “Sadia Moallim Ali” for over a month in Mogadishu’s Central Prison without formal charges. According to the Commission, a delegation visited the Central Prison on April 29 as part of its constitutional mandate to monitor detention…
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Puntland dismisses false storm and rain warnings
The Puntland Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and the Water and Land Information Management Center have firmly rejected claims about upcoming severe storms. According to a joint statement from both agencies, warning messages being shared on social media that claim to come from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) are not genuine. The…
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Somalia faces famine risk amid Middle East war consequences
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasized multiple locations where healthcare for treating hunger-related diseases is inaccessible or limited by supply chain interruptions, ‘due to all the disruptions occurring in the Middle East’, according to spokesperson Ricardo Pires.
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Somalia Issues Severe Weather Alert for Puntland as Heavy Rains Intensify
The Somali Disaster Management Agency has issued warnings of heavy rainfall, powerful winds, and potential flash floods in Puntland’s Bari and Nugaal provinces amid the intensifying Gu rainy season in Somalia.
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Somali-UN Human Rights Initiative
MOGADISHU Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, met today in Mogadishu with George Conway, the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, to discuss enhancing joint cooperation. The high-level meeting focused on formulating the international support mechanisms required for the Commission during its structural founding phase, ensuring it…
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