Somalia: Heavy Rains Flood Parts of Mogadishu, Disrupt Transport

Heavy rains that lasted for several hours have flooded parts of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, disrupting transport and slowing down movement across the city, residents and… Read more »

Somalia: Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held By Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute

Negotiations aimed at securing the release of eight Egyptian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates have collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from a preliminary agreement and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, UN Hold Strategic Talks to Boost Disaster Response and Climate Resilience

Somalia's disaster management agency and senior United Nations officials co-chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to address the country's humanitarian challenges and strengthen… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Vows Stronger Protection for Commercial Shipping Amid Maritime Security Concerns

Somalia has pledged to strengthen security for commercial vessels passing along its coastline as concerns grow over the safety of key international shipping routes, officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Launches Campaign Against Illegal Fishing

The fisheries ministry in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland has announced a wide-ranging campaign to strengthen the fight against illegal fishing along its coastline. Read more »

Somalia: Hormuud Salaam Foundation Commits $700,000 to Somalia Drought Relief

The Hormuud Salaam Foundation [HSF] announced it has committed $700,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to support families affected by severe drought across south-central Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Disaster Agency Delivers Emergency Water Aid to Drought-Hit Galmudug

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has delivered emergency water supplies to drought-affected communities in central Galmudug state, as humanitarian conditions… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Disaster Chief Ramps Up Drought Relief in Galmudug With Emergency Water Aid

The head of Somalia's national disaster agency visited the central Galmudug regional state on Sunday to scale up emergency aid as a worsening drought leaves pastoralist communities… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Army Ordered to Support Drought Relief Efforts Across the Country

The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has directed all military units to actively assist in relief efforts for communities affected by… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Urges Urgent Aid Response As Drought Worsens

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali visited the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency on Wednesday for talks on the country's worsening drought crisis,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Focuses On Security, Drought Response, Approves Key Appointments and Treaties

The Somali cabinet held its regular meeting on Thursday under Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, focusing on the country's security situation and a worsening drought affecting large… 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: UK Announces £6m Humanitarian Drought Response Funding to Somalia

The UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, concluded her first visit to Somalia, during which she also announced £6 million in new… 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: Somalia Launches Emergency Talks As Severe Drought Worsens

Somali officials on Monday held an emergency meeting to address a deepening drought affecting large parts of the country, warning that the crisis has reached a critical stage for… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, UN Officials Review Drought Response and 2026 Humanitarian Plan

Somalia's disaster management chief and a senior United Nations official jointly chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday to assess the country's worsening drought and… Read more »

Somalia: UN and Somali Disaster Officials Visit Dhoobley Amid Worsening Drought Crisis

A high-level humanitarian delegation led by the Commissioner of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, arrived in the border town of Dhobley on… Read more »

Somalia: Sodma Chief Visits Kismayo to Assess Drought Situation in Jubbaland

The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, arrived in Kismayo on Monday, leading a delegation to the temporary capital of the… 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: Somali Fisheries Minister Meets Turkish Counterpart in Ankara to Strengthen Cooperation

Somalia's Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, held a productive meeting in Ankara with Turkey's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumakli,… 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: Somali PM Meets IRC Chief David Miliband As Drought Crisis Leaves 4.4 Million in Need

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday received International Rescue Committee (IRC) President and CEO David Miliband in Mogadishu during a high-level visit focused… 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 »