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 »
March 17
Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew
Indian naval forces including special commandos seized a cargo vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members, a spokesperson for the navy said on… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Bangladeshi Sailors If Ransom Isn't Paid
The Somali pirates who hijacked the ship MV Abdullah have threatened to start killing the Bangladeshi sailors held hostage unless they are paid a ransom. Read more »
March 05
Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions
Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. Read more »
March 02
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Says Will Never Accept Ethiopia's 'Attempt' to Annex Territory
Somalia would never accept an attempt to annex a part of its territory, the country's acting minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation said on Friday, commenting… 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 05
Somalia: Severe Watery Diarrhea Kills Nearly 20 People in Central Somalia
At least 18 people, mostly children have died from the diarrhea disease that broke out in the Hawadley and the surrounding areas in the Hiran region. 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 »
January 09
Djibouti: Djibouti Issues Statement On Somalia-Ethiopia Diplomatic Tension
Djibouti issued a statement on the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia that resulted from an agreement at the beginning of this month in Addis Ababa between Prime Minister Abiy… Read more »
January 08
Somalia: Somaliland Defence Minister Resigns Over Sea Deal With Ethiopia
The Minister of Defense of Somaliland, Abdiqani Mohamud Aateeye, has announced that he has resigned from the ministerial position after opposing the agreement between Somaliland… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack 2nd Ship in a Month, Raising Concerns
Britain's maritime watchdog said another ship had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia on Friday, raising fears that Somali pirates are back again, around ten. years after they… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Somalia: Experts Warn That Somali Pirates May Cooperate With Yemen's Houthis
A cargo ship flying the flag of Malta and hijacked by Somali pirates is heading to Yemen, which has led to fears that the Somali pirates are collaborating with the Houthis. 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 »
May 20, 2023
Somalia: UN Agency Calls for Urgent Assistance After Shabelle River Flooding
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Hirshabelle State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management have called for urgent… Read more »