Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Look to Improve Maritime Cooperation

Somalia and its ally Turkey are looking to boost maritime cooperation after officials of the two countries met on Monday. 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: Former Somali President Farmaajo Urges Urgent Aid As Drought Leaves Five Million in Need

Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Wednesday issued a stark warning over the country's deepening humanitarian crisis, urging Somalis at home and abroad to… Read more »

Somalia: SoDMA Unveils Roadmap to Improve Disaster Readiness

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) officially launched a national strategy today to strengthen disaster preparedness across the country and save lives. Read more »

Somalia: Minister - Climate Action Is Vital for Somalia's Sustainable Development

Somalia's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Major General Bashir Mohamed Jama, has called for strengthened implementation of the country's Nationally Determined… Read more »

Somalia: 'Climate Finance Is Not Charity, but a Partnership for Lasting Change' - Somali Deputy PM

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama said that climate financing should be viewed as a global partnership for sustainable transformation, not as an act of charity. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Deputy Prime Minister Attends COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Friday attended the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, urging swift global action to curb the worsening impacts of climate… Read more »

Somalia: German Embassy Hosts Climate Talk in Mogadishu Focusing On the Nexus of Climate, Peace and Security

The Embassy of Germany in Nairobi, which covers Somalia, in partnership with the Berghof Foundation and the Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, today convened a… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Deyr Rains Hit Northern Somalia, Major Roads Cut Off, Authorities Issue Warnings

Seasonal Deyr rains have begun lashing parts of northern Somalia, causing significant disruptions in several regions and prompting local authorities to issue urgent safety warnings… Read more »

Africa: Somalia's President Meets Djibouti and Kenya Leaders At Africa Climate Summit

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, where he held bilateral talks with Djibouti's President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh… Read more »

Africa: Somali President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Africa Climate Summit

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived Saturday in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to attend the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit, an event bringing together… Read more »

Ethiopia: Somalia's President Calls for Stronger African Climate Cooperation At Addis Ababa Summit

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday called for strengthened continental cooperation to tackle the escalating impacts of climate change during his address at the Second… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Adopts Whole-of-Government Approach to Mobilise Climate Finance Through National Climate Fund

Somalia has advanced its climate agenda with the launch of the Somali Climate Finance Trial and the official start of the National Climate Fund (NCF), a move aimed at improving the… Read more »

Africa: Somali Delegation Attends Africa Water Investment Summit in Cape Town

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by the country's Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, is currently in Cape Town to attend… Read more »

Somalia: Awdal Drought, Gedo Clashes Deepen Somalia Crisis

Somalia's disaster agency (SoDMA) has raised alarm over a deepening humanitarian crisis driven by extreme drought and conflict-related displacement across multiple regions. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Calls for Emergency Aid As Severe Drought Hits Thousands

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance as a severe drought continues to impact tens of thousands across the… Read more »

Somalia: Govt Slams Hijacking of Mogadishu-Bound Vessel, Blames Puntland for Piracy

Somali government has strongly condemned the hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was en route to Mogadishu carrying military and commercial cargo, calling the seizure a… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Discusses Drought Response in Awdal Region

The Council of Ministers of Somalia's Federal Government on Thursday discussed urgent humanitarian efforts to assist drought-affected communities in the Awdal region, particularly… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia-Ethiopia Talks Mediated By Türkiye Stall Over Somaliland Port Deal

Mediation talks hosted by Türkiye between Somalia and Ethiopia have stalled, diplomats from both countries said, amid deepening tensions over Ethiopia's contentious port… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, China Discuss Climate Response

Somalia and China have held talks aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness as the Horn of Africa faces worsening climate risks. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Offers Condolences to U.S. Over Deadly Texas Flash Floods

Somalia on Monday extended its "deepest condolences" to the people and government of the United States following devastating flash floods in central Texas that have killed multiple… Read more »

Somalia: World Leaders Should Work for Peace and Security of the Red Sea Maritime Point

The Red Sea, a vital artery in global trade and maritime navigation, has long held strategic importance for the world's economy and security. Connecting the Mediterranean Sea… Read more »