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- Aid cuts will harm lives and livelihoods in Somalia | Letter
- Aid Agencies Warn El Niño Could Trigger New Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
- The Guardian view on Trump and Tehran: everyone loses when the US and Iran overplay their hands | Editorial
- Vulnerable Mudug families left behind in drought-hit village
- Scared but staying: Some migrants dig in as South Africa turns hostile
- Southwest State leader opens Somalia humanitarian forum in Baidoa
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Aid cuts will harm lives and livelihoods in Somalia | Letter
Humanitarian support keeps families buying food, shops trading and clinics open when crisis hits, says Abdullahi Nur Osman Foreign Office figures showing that the UK will almost halve bilateral aid to Somalia by 2029 ( Report, 16 July ) come as families across the country brace for yet another climate emergency. Forecasters are warning that rains in Somalia in October could bring catastrophic floo
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 min read
Aid Agencies Warn El Niño Could Trigger New Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
Mogadishu (WDN) – Humanitarian organizations are warning that Somalia could once again face severe flooding and a worsening humanitarian emergency if El Niño weather conditions return later this year, raising concerns that the country may relive the devastation experienced during the 2023 floods. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said climate experts are closely monitoring the... The post A
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
The Guardian view on Trump and Tehran: everyone loses when the US and Iran overplay their hands | Editorial
Strikes and bluster on both sides, with Israel urging on Washington, are endangering the progress made The cycle’s familiarity should not obscure the gravity of the consequences as the US and Iran return to threats, strikes and a futile search for an exit from war via escalation. On Sunday, Tehran said that it had closed the strait of Hormuz again. The World Food Programme is already feeding 1.5 m
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 min read
Vulnerable Mudug families left behind in drought-hit village
Mudug (Ergo)- Pastoralist families left behind in Dajimaale village in Somalia’s central Mudug region are facing severe food and water shortages after three consecutive years of failed rains destroyed their livestock and dried up the water wells. Most residents have migrated away in search of water and pasture, but more than 100 families, largely comprising... The post Vulnerable Mudug families le
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Scared but staying: Some migrants dig in as South Africa turns hostile
DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) – Ethiopian refugee Helana Wolde locked his home and watched on television as thousands of angry demonstrators marched through South Africa this week calling for foreigners like him to leave. His wife and their three South African-born children were terrified, he said in the shop in downtown Durban where he sells coffee and... The post Scared but st
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Southwest State leader opens Somalia humanitarian forum in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — The leader of Somalia’s South West State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Monday opened a national humanitarian forum bringing together federal and regional officials, aid agencies and humanitarian partners to discuss the country’s worsening humanitarian needs. The meeting was attended by the commissioner of Somalia’s National Disaster Management
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
UN Secretary-General appoints a Somali national to senior U.N. Humanitarian position
New York (HOL) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appointed Mohamed Yahya of Somalia as assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and deputy emergency relief coordinator in the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
German court blocks deportation of Somali TikTok influencer during appeal
Mainz, Germany (HOL) — A German court has ruled that a Somali influencer accused of posting hate speech online cannot be deported for now, despite the revocation of her refugee status.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Harassment Captured on Camera Sparks Outrage in Mogadishu as Women Take to the Streets Demanding Justice.
“Culture has not protected my womanhood.” Carrying placards with powerful slogans, dozens of women and girls gathered in Mogadishu to protest, arguing that the public harassment of a young woman in the Hodan district was not an isolated case but reflected broader challenges faced daily. “We are here to be the voice of every girl who has been silenced,” said Gacalo Mahmoud Yusuf, one of the demonst
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan3 min read
More than 44,000 students sit for Somalia’s national secondary school exams
Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 44,000 students sat for Somalia’s 2026 National Secondary School Certificate Examination on Saturday, education officials said.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Puntland Administration Rejects Federal Government Forces to Operate in Puntland
Jun 18 (Jowhar) - The Council of Ministers of the Puntland Government held a meeting today chaired by the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, with the participation of the Vice President of Puntland, Ilyas Osman Lugatoor. The meeting focused on the security situation and political issues in Puntland. A press release was issued stating that Puntland is not part...
SOTranslatedJowhar1 min read
Rwanda Welcomes 173 Evacuated Asylum Seekers as Humanitarian Lifeline Continues
Kigali (WDN) – Rwanda has received another group of vulnerable asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, through the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM), an initiative panned to offer a renewed opportunity to hundreds of people who had become trapped in one of the world’s most dangerous migration corridors. The latest group, consisting of 173 asylum seekers, arrived... The post Rwanda Welcomes 173
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Desperate Hostages Plead for Rescue as Somali Pirate Crisis Re-Emerges
Mogadishu (WDN) – A disturbing new video released by the crew of the hijacked tanker MT Honour 25 has laid bare the worsening humanitarian crisis aboard the vessel, where sailors have now spent nearly two months in captivity at the hands of Somali pirates. The emotional appeal has renewed international attention on a piracy threat... The post Desperate Hostages Plead for Rescue as Somali Pirate Cr
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
More than 46,000 students sit for Grade 8 exams in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 46,000 students sat for the final Grade 8 primary school certificate examinations in Banadir Region on Monday, regional education officials said.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
FIFA to pay Somali referee after US entry bar disrupted World Cup role
World football governing body FIFA has taken an exceptional decision regarding the compensation of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after his World Cup participation was disrupted by his denial of entry into the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. The 34-year-old was deported after an 11-hour interrogation by immigration officials in Miami, preventing him […] The post FIFA to
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan1 min read
Somali Danab commandos killed 14 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle region
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Danab commandos killed 14 al-Shabab fighters during a planned operation in Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defense said Sunday.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
UN releases $10 million to help prevent famine in Somalia
Mogadishu (HOL) — U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher released $10 million from the organization’s emergency fund Sunday to help prevent famine in Somalia, where millions of people are facing severe hunger.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Hundreds of Health Centers close in Somalia as aid cuts raise famine fears
Mogadishu (HOL) — The closure of hundreds of health facilities across Somalia is cutting off lifesaving care for pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children as drought, rising prices and severe funding shortages deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis, CARE warned on Thursday.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Video: Canadian leaders speak out for FIFA World Cup Somali referee denied entry to U.S.
Omar Artan, a FIFA World Cup referee denied entry to the U.S., received a hero's welcome after returning to his home country of Somalia. B.C. Premier David Eby and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow both said they'd like to see Artan referee games in Canada.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia Gives Referee Omar Artan a Hero’s Welcome After U.S. Entry Denial
“What happened will not disappoint me, and I promise you that I will participate in the 2030 World Cup,” he said. He also urged Somali youth not to lose faith in their country or their passport. The post Somalia Gives Referee Omar Artan a Hero’s Welcome After U.S. Entry Denial first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan3 min read
Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held by Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute
MOGADISHU — 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 demanded additional ransom payments, officials said. El-Sayed El-Shazly, head of Egypt’s Maritime Officers Association, told local media that talks had stalled after the pirates sought more […
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero’s welcome
A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States was received by a crowd of supporters and officials Wednesday as he arrived in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, where he said he plans to be at the next World Cup and urged Somali youths to be proud of their country.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali Referee Thanks Supporters After U.S. Entry Ban Derails World Cup Role
ANKARA — Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has thanked the football community and the Somali public for their support after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement released from Turkey, Artan said he remained optimistic despite the setback and […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.
ENOriginalNew York Times Somalia1 min read
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
(Reuters) – The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match. A FIFA spokesperson said on Monday that Artan will not be able to train and officiate at the World Cup — which kicks... The post Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut appeared fi
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
UNHCR Says Mogadishu Clashes Displaced 12,500 Families
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 6 -- Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.
ENOriginalAllAfrica Somalia1 min read