UN envoy visits Somalia to bolster humanitarian efforts
MOGADISHU Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday for a multi-day official visit focused on enhancing the international humanitarian partnership with Somalia and addressing current challenges. Upon arrival at Mogadishu International Airport, the UN official was welcomed by Mr. Hassan Mohamed Ali, Deputy Minister…
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Climate Change Fuels Extremism in Kenya
Climate change and its effects intensify security challenges, including those linked to violent extremism. This is especially true in regions simultaneously vulnerable to climate impacts and facing social and political instability. In north-eastern Kenya, climate-related challenges are unfolding alongside, and worsening, the activities of a terrorist network headquartered in Somalia. This group has evolved from…
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Banadir Administration Implements Emergency Plan to Combat Rainfall Effects
The Banadir Regional Administration has initiated an urgent emergency strategy to strengthen climate resilience in Mogadishu. This action addresses difficulties caused by recent precipitation on the city’s infrastructure, with authorities working to enhance drainage system performance and maintain transportation accessibility. This initiative resulted from a comprehensive coordination session led by Banadir Governor and Mogadishu Mayor…
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UNICEF Forecasts $380 Billion Climate-Related Education Loss in Africa by 2050
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that climate-related disasters are increasingly disrupting education across Eastern and Southern Africa, potentially resulting in up to $380 billion in lost future earnings by 2050 if immediate action is not taken. A new UNICEF and Dalberg report, titled ‘Protecting Children’s Learning Futures: Quantifying Climate-Related Loss and Damage…
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WFP provides aid to 180,000 mothers and children amid worsening Somalia hunger crisis
Officials have cautioned that Somalia’s food crisis is rapidly worsening, affecting 6.5 million individuals – approximately one-third of the population – with crisis-level food insecurity, including two million in emergency situations. The World Food Programme (WFP) announced Thursday that it has provided nutritional assistance to over 180,000 children and expectant or nursing mothers in Somalia,…
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Somali Government Launches National Tree-Planting Initiative
Major General Bashir Mohamed Jama, Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, joined by Mukhtar Robow Ali (Abu Mansur), the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, today took part in a tree-planting event at the ministry’s headquarters. As part of the Somali National Tree Planting Week, this initiative seeks to create a greener Somalia, beginning…
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Somalia Prepares for Direct Climate Finance Access
NAIROBI – Somalia made significant progress today toward securing direct access to global climate financing, launching a technical training program in Nairobi to strengthen developmental sovereignty and financial sustainability of environmental projects. The Somalia National Climate Fund (NCF) organized the ‘Accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF)’ program, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to empowering institutions…
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Hormuud University partners with Mogadishu schools on educational integration
Mogadishu – Hormuud University recently convened a significant gathering with the Banadir Regional Schools Union as part of nationwide initiatives to improve educational standards and advance the academic framework. The meeting addressed the integration of primary and higher education to benefit future generations. According to the Union’s official communications, the dialogue centered on the imperative…
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Southwest Somalia Drought Report: March 2026 (Weeks 1-2)
DISPLACEMENT 741 new households displaced in the surveyed districts. Waajid 462 HHs Hudur: 102 HHs Barawe: 65 HHs Primary causes: Drought and crop failure Livestock loss Insufficient basic services OVERVIEW The humanitarian conditions in the surveyed districts are rapidly worsening due to drought, resulting in increased displacement (741 households, primarily in Waajid), deteriorating water access…
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Radio Ergo Weekly Feedback Report: April 3, 2026
Brief Analysis The calls to Radio Ergo’s independent audience feedback platform this week (March 26 to April 4, 2026) show varied conditions across Somalia regarding weather patterns and their impact on people’s lives and livelihoods. Callers reported rainfall in many regions, particularly Sanag, Puntland, some central areas, and southern regions including Gedo. Some of these…
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