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June 25
East Africa: East African Community Conference in Mogadishu Explores Climate Change Impact and Regional Integration
The second day of the East African Community (EAC) Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia, saw a significant focus on the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa and the wider… Read more »
May 22
Somalia: Somalia - Unprecedented Flooding in Beledweyne Forces Mass Evacuations
Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiraan Region in central Somalia, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the Shabelle River has burst its banks, submerging parts of the city and… Read more »
May 21
Somalia: Tropical Cyclone Laly Threatens Coastal Areas
The National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued a warning about the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Laly, which is currently brewing in the Indian Ocean. Read more »
May 09
Somalia: UAE Extends Support to Families Affected By Severe Weather Conditions in Somalia
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated its commitment to humanitarian aid by stepping up its support for families devastated by the recent severe weather conditions in… Read more »
May 07
Somalia: Flood Warnings Issued By Sodma - Somali People Urged to Stay Vigilant During Spring Rains
The Somali Disaster Management Agency's (SoDMA) National Multi-hazard Early Warning Center has issued flood warnings to the Somali people, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the… Read more »
April 22
Somalia: UN Says Heavy Rains to Affect About 770,000 People in Somalia
The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs… Read more »
March 20
Somalia: In Somalia, Green Climate Fund Tests New Approach for Left-Out Communities
One of the world's most vulnerable countries, Somalia is bearing the brunt of climate extremes. Read more »
February 29
Somalia: Somalia Is Now in a State of Climate Emergency, Says President
In an address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, stressed the existential threat of climate change and the need for immediate global action. Read more »
February 04
Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia
The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Somalia: Extreme Rainfall Is Increasing Even More Than Expected in Somalia
SoDMA said the Juba and Shabelle rivers are rising after heavy rains fell in parts of the country and the highlands of Ethiopia, which means that the flooding will continue and may… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Chairs Jubaland Cabinet Meeting On Flood Disaster
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre chaired the meeting of Jubaland cabinet last night in Kismayo City. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Somalia: PM Hamza Abdi Barre Meets Southern Flood Victims
The prime minister of Somalia wade through the mud to meet the internally displaced people [IDPs] who were displaced by floods in the Lower Juba region. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Somalia: Red Alert Issued for Regions in Somalia Due to Expected Heavy Rainfall
The Somali Disaster Management Agency has issued a strong warning about the threat of heavy rains that are set to fall in the regions of the country next week, according to the… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Somalia: Thousands Flee Somali Towns Amid Fears of Floods
Many families have been displaced from several areas of Hir-Shabelle and Jubbaland amid fears of flash flooding by the Jubba and Shabelle rivers. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Somalia: UN Ramps Up Mitigation Measures in Wake of El Nino in Somalia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said Monday its Somalia Water and Land Information Management (SWALIM) Unit is ramping up mitigation measures,… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Somalia: Fear Grows Over Possible Floods in Central Somalia
The People in the Hiran region say that there is a brewing fear that the Shabelle River may flood the riverine areas after reaching its baneful height. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Somalia: UN Says 3 Aid Workers Die in Somalia in 3 Months
The UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday said that three aid workers died in Somalia between April and June. Read more »
July 17, 2023
East Africa: 2.7 Mln People Displaced By Drought in Horn of Africa - WFP
Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said Sunday. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Somalia: UN Says U.S.43 Million Allocated to Mitigate Impact of Drought
UN humanitarians said on Wednesday 43 million U.S. dollars has been allocated to aid Somalia in fighting the effects of drought, mainly food insecurity. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Somalia: New UN Envoy Lands in Somalia Amid Worst Drought in 40 Years
The recently appointed Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday. Read more »
Somalia: SODMA Chief Warns of Looming Stormy Weather
Mahamuud Moallim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) has on Monday warned of looming stormy weather in Somalia within weeks. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Somalia: Flood Risk Management Infrastructure (River Embarkments) Handed Over to Local Authorities to Enhance Community Climate Resilience
18 January 2023: The Federal Government of Somalia has handed over 11 rehabilitated Juba River breakage sites in Dolow (4 sites) and Bardere (7 sites) districts of Jubbaland State… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Somalia: Coastal Flooding Causes Mass Displacement in Gara'ad
The reports from Puntland state indicate that the residents of the coastal town of Gara'ad began to flee their houses following coastal flooding. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Somalia: House Speaker Discusses With UN Official On Aid to Drought Victims
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The Speaker of the House Adan Madobe had a meeting with the Deputy UN Special Envoy in charge of Somalia's humanitarian Affairs, Adam Abdelmoula. Read more »
November 24, 2022
East Africa: WFP Warns Drought Leading to Food Insecurity, Acute Malnutrition in Horn of Africa
MOGADISHU - The impact of drought in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia has led to food insecurity and a high level of acute malnutrition, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)… Read more »
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