The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has delivered emergency food assistance to vulnerable households living in drought-affected areas of Hirshabelle State. The assistance consisted of dry food rations and was provided to a total of 5,705 households. Of these, 2,009 households in Jalalaqsi District, Hiran Region, and 3,696 households in Balcad District, Middle Shabelle […]
An undisclosed high-level political meeting took place in Mogadishu on the evening of 4 January 2026, bringing together President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The meeting was held at the private residence of former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and was not announced in advance or covered by official media. It […]
These three young men are well-known public figures on Somali social media. They are famous for their entertainment content and humor, which brings joy to millions of people. Each of them has separate accounts and regularly receives hundreds of thousands to millions of views per post, showcasing their creativity and talent. The two […]
the Chairperson of the Somali Civil Society Coalition (Somalia Non-State Actors), Mr. Osman Moallim Shatah, officially inaugurated a post-election review and learning workshop focused on the Local Council elections. The event brought together a broad cross-section of trained election observers who played a key role in monitoring the Benadir Regional District Council elections, which were […]
As Somalia continues to face a prolonged and severe drought, vulnerable communities across Hirshabelle State are experiencing acute food insecurity, loss of livelihoods, and limited access to basic services. In response to this deteriorating humanitarian situation, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), with support from humanitarian donors, implemented Phase Three of an emergency food […]
04 january 2025 hayada mareeynta masiibooyinka somaliya oo deeq raashind gaarsiisat qooysas kun ool degaano katrisan dowlag goboledka Hirshabelle. aya haeed rashin qalalan oo la garsiiye 5,075 qooys. degmada jalalqasi gobolka hiiraan waxaa lgaaarsiiye 2,009 halka qooysas kunol demgad balcad gobolka habelleda dhexe lagaarsiiye 3,696 qooys. deeqadaan ay mashruuc lagu cawinaya dadka wajigiis […]
Under this phase, 2,009 vulnerable households in Jalalaqsi Town, Hiran Region, and 3,696 vulnerable households in Balcad District, Middle Shabelle Region, received emergency food assistance. In total, 5,705 households benefited from the intervention. The assistance aimed to reduce immediate food shortages, prevent negative coping mechanisms, and provide temporary relief to families severely impacted […]
The new Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, presented his credentials today to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Osman served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President of Somalia from 2014 to 2017. He was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]
U.S. military forces have reportedly captured the Venezuelan president following overnight air and naval bombardments on Venezuelan cities and military bases late Saturday. The operation, named Operation Southern Spear, was launched last month and is described by U.S. officials as part of a response to long-standing disputes over regional alliances and oil trade. According […]
On Saturday, 3 January 2026, a new commander was appointed to the Mogadishu Port Police Station. Mr. Mahad Abdihakin Omar, a police colonel, will lead the station. He has served many years in the Somali police and is recognized as one of the most prominent commanders involved in Mogadishu police operations in recent years. […]