May 13
Somalia: Somalia's Growth Continues, but Shocks and Aid Cuts Intensify Risks to Jobs and Livelihoods
Somalia's economic growth moderated to an estimated 3 percent in 2025, down from about 4 percent in 2023-24, as declining foreign aid, drought conditions, and rising living costs… Read more »
March 31
Africa: How Stronger Financial and Digital Services Are Supporting Women's MSMEs and Jobs in Somalia
Somali women are prolific micro-entrepreneurs and job creators. They own more than half of all household businesses, which account for a quarter of paid female jobs. Yet, without… Read more »
March 05
Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs
A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management,… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Africa: Creating Pathways for Women's Empowerment and Employment in Somalia
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Africa: Turning Hope Into Action - Investing in Resilience Through Somalia's National Safety Net
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November 24, 2025
Africa: Improving Access to Maternal and Child Healthcare in Somaliland
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Africa: Somalia Is Innovating to Provide Communities With Clean, Safe Water Despite Climate Change Effects
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June 30, 2025
Africa: World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Somalia
The World Bank has announced Mr. Hideki Matsunaga as the Country Manager for Somalia. He will oversee the design and implementation of the Somalia portfolio totaling $2.63 billion. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Economic Prospects Are Positive, but Foreign Aid Cuts Are Downsizing Growth
NAIROBI, June 30, 2025--Somalia's economy continued its overall strong performance in 2024, with growth at 4.0 percent supported by improved performance of agriculture, enhanced… Read more »
