Somali Official Joins Migration and Climate Dialogue in Nairobi
NAIROBI – H.E. Hassan Isse, Managing Director of the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) under the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), took part in a high-level policy dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya from June 3-4. The strategic forum focused on examining the crucial integration of mobility, climate adaptation, and disaster preparedness policies throughout East Africa and…
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Somalia showcases climate action efforts
Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lieutenant General Bashir Mohamed Jama, addressed the General Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Uzbekistan, reaffirming his country’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda and accelerating actions against ecological degradation. In his national address titled “The Last Sprint Towards 2030”, the Minister highlighted Somalia’s…
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Galmudug Opens Maternity Health Center
Qatar Charity has launched a specialized health center for maternal and child care in Adado district, Galmudug State, Somalia. This initiative is part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to support local healthcare in partnership with the State’s Ministry of Health. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the ceremony was attended by Tahir Farah Fidu,…
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Somalia Marks World Environment Day with Unified Institutions
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change celebrated World Environment Day with an official event that united government officials, academic institutions, civil society organizations, youth groups, women, persons with disabilities, and community representatives, demonstrating a collective dedication to environmental protection and climate action. The ceremony commenced with remarks from the Ministry’s Director General,…
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Somalia Faces Starvation Amid Middle East Conflict
Somalia confronts intricate humanitarian challenges stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, endangering millions of its citizens with unprecedented hunger due to soaring fuel and shipping costs that directly inflate food prices. Reuters reports from Geneva indicate United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) metrics showing acute food insecurity threatens 45 million people worldwide. This occurs…
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Somalia Launches National Vocational Technical Exams
MOGADISHU Somalia began a new era in educational advancement on Saturday by introducing national practical exams for 12th-grade technical and vocational students across the country, concentrating on construction and electrical engineering. This significant educational initiative demonstrates the nation’s commitment to developing skilled generations capable of driving progress. According to announcements from Somalia’s Ministry of Education,…
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Somaliland Empowers Displaced Youth Economically
HARGEISA The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of Somaliland convened a high-level coordination meeting today, marking its second edition, to review and expedite implementation processes for the “Youth Economic Empowerment for Internally Displaced Persons” initiative, a strategic move designed to improve living conditions and create sustainable development prospects for the most vulnerable populations. Hosted…
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African Development Bank Group, WFP and UNOPS Partner to Build Resilience for Drought-Affected Somalis
The Federal Government of Somalia, the African Development Bank Group, the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and World Food Programme have launched an $11.8 million initiative to enhance agricultural and pastoral systems in Somalia through climate resilience, sustainable land and water management, increased productivity, improved market access, and enhanced disaster preparedness. The three-year program,…
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FAO: Somalia faces severe flooding risk in October-December rains
The combined effect of El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole typically results in increased rainfall across the Horn of Africa, raising the probability of extensive flooding similar to what occurred in 2023 and during the catastrophic floods of 1997.
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SoDMA Spearheads Unified Relief Strategy for Somalia
Somalia is developing a unified institutional approach to safeguard humanitarian security, with Mogadishu hosting a high-level workshop that thoroughly examined the “Tri-Part Framework” for crisis management. The event brought together leaders from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), regional relief ministries, and the Banadir Regional Administration in broad participation. This national initiative, organized by the…
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