Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Management Agency Distributes Food Aid to 1,000 Families in Huddur

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has distributed food aid to 1,000 families in Huddur, the regional capital of Bakool Region, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Cabinet Approves International Agreements, Discusses Security and Drought Response

Somalia's cabinet on Thursday approved a series of international agreements and key regulations during its regular weekly meeting, while also reviewing security developments,… Read more »

Somalia: One-Third of Somalis to Face Hunger in March - UN Officials

Some 6.5 million people, or about a third of Somalia's population, will face crisis levels of hunger through March, an increase of 1.7 million since January, UN officials warned… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Agency Warns of Worsening Drought

Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) says more than two million people are facing the country's worst drought in decades. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Cabinet Approves Disaster Risk Framework Amid Worsening Drought

Somalia's cabinet on Thursday reviewed the worsening drought affecting large parts of the country, warning of severe impacts on access to water and food and announcing plans for… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Praises Somalia for Taking Responsibility, WFP Food Aid to Resume

The United States has praised the Federal Government of Somalia for acknowledging its role in affecting World Food Program (WFP) operations, including U.S.-funded assistance. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Returns Looted Aid Supplies to WFP, Pledges Stronger Oversight

The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that all goods taken from a warehouse affecting port expansion activities have been returned to the World Food Programme (WFP), the… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Says WFP Aid Remains Under UN Control Amid US Concerns

Somalia's federal government on Wednesday said food aid stored at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse remains under the custody of the UN agency, responding to concerns raised… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Drought Crisis Worsens, Over 4.6 Million Affected

Somalia's drought crisis is deepening, with more than 4.6 million people -- nearly a quarter of the population -- affected by prolonged dry conditions, authorities and the UN… Read more »

Somalia: Severe Drought in Puntland Drives Up Food Prices, Worsens Living Conditions

A severe drought in Somalia's Puntland region has pushed up the cost of essential food items, leaving residents struggling with worsening living conditions, local officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Faces Deepening Drought As Seasonal Rains Fail to Arrive

Fears are growing that Somalia's current drought will worsen after expected seasonal rains failed to materialise, forcing thousands of families to flee their homes in search of… Read more »

Somalia: U.S., Somalia Hold Talks to Boost Humanitarian Cooperation Amid Worsening Drought

The head of Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Maallin Abdulle, held talks on Wednesday with US Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley IV at the American embassy… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Qatar Deepen Ties With Cultural, Customs, Youth and Agriculture Accords

Somalia and Qatar held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Committee in Doha on Monday, signing a series of agreements aimed at strengthening political, cultural and economic… Read more »

Somalia: China Donates $1 Million to Support Somalia's Drought Response, SODMA Says

Somalia's National Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA) has received a $1 million donation from the Government of the People's Republic of China to bolster emergency drought… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets Qatari Ambassador to Strengthen Ties and Address Drought Relief

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday received Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah Bin Salim Al Nuaimi, at his office to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Delivers Second Phase of Drought Aid in Jalalaqsi

The Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in collaboration with the Hirshabelle Ministry of Relief and Disaster Management, has completed the second phase of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Warns Worsening Drought Could Mirror Deadly 2017 Crisis

Somalia's national disaster agency has warned that a deepening drought across the country could escalate sharply after expected seasonal rains failed to materialise, forcing… Read more »

Somalia: Saudi Arabia Pledges Emergency Aid for 100,000 Drought-Affected Somalis

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSrelief) has pledged immediate assistance to nearly 100,000 people hardest hit by the worsening drought in Somalia, officials… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, UN Discuss Speeding Up Drought Relief As Conditions Worsen

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held high-level talks on Tuesday with the United Nations to accelerate humanitarian coordination as a new wave of drought… Read more »

Somalia: UN Cutting Down Food Assistance to Somalia Due to Funding Shortage

The U.N. food agency announced on Friday that it is cutting food assistance for hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia, where millions are facing the devastating effects of… Read more »