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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Strengthening livelihoods through fodder value chain development in Somalia

A Scalable model for resilient and inclusive livestock systems

Facing recurrent and intensifying climate shocks, FAO is scaling up a strategic intervention to secure Somali livelihoods. With a dedicated portfolio worth USD 70 million, half invested directly in Fodder Value Chain (FVC) development, FAO Somalia demonstrates how a multi-project, systems-based approach builds resilience, drives productivity, and stabilizes incomes across the country.  Livestock…

Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

Over 11,000 thousand children displaced as fighting cuts off Mahaas in Somalia

Clashes between local militia, government forces and non-state armed groups in the Hiraan region have intensified in the last two months, displacing over 11,000 children

More than 22,000 people including over 11,000 children have been displaced in Mahaas in central Somalia due to intense fighting that has left thousands cut off without basic services, Save the Children said.  Clashes between local militia, government forces and non-state armed groups in the Hiraan region have intensified in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets President of Somaliland

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in Somalia

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday with HE President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in Somalia and discussed the importance…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain |

Foreign minister participates in 3rd Arab ministerial working group meeting on supporting Somalia

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, participated in the third meeting of the Arab Ministerial Working Group on supporting Somalia in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity

The meeting, held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, was chaired by Ahmed Maalim Fiqi, Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Mauritania, alongside Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League. Discussions focused…

Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

Somalia: Olympian Sir Mo Farah ‘Heartbroken’ To See Escalating Impact of Climate Change on Children in His Homeland

Five consecutive failed rainy seasons have left four million people in Somalia facing acute food insecurity and almost two million children at risk of acute malnutrition

‘Will my child eat today? Will they even have any water?’ A mother’s plea to Farah; Olympic champion’s ‘awe’ at battles for survival after 43,000 deaths; Multimedia content can be downloaded here. On a journey back to his birthplace, Save the Children ambassador Sir Mo Farah said it was heartbreaking to witness the devastating…

United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) |

Support for Development and Humanitarian Activities Highlighted in United Nations Special Representative’s Visit to Hargeisa

The situation in the Laascaanood-Sool region – where conflict flared up last year, resulting in the loss of lives and displacement of thousands of people – was also discussed

Continuing her farewell meetings, United Nations Special Representative Catriona Laing today visited Hargeisa where she met Somaliland’s leadership and discussed the world body’s support for development and humanitarian efforts. “We had a very good discussion, and the President talked to me about the development plan, which sets out his economic…

African Energy Chamber

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Source: African Energy Chamber |

Afentra Expands Presence in Africa, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) Invest in African Energy 2024

Executives from Afentra will share insights on the evolving role of independents in Africa’s burgeoning oil and gas sector at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024

A delegation from Africa-focused oil and gas upstream company Afentra has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector – scheduled for November 4 – 8 in Cape Town. The delegation will be led by a team of…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission calls for mutual respect between Ethiopia and Somalia

He stresses the imperative to respect unity, territorial integrity and full sovereignty of all African Union member states including Federal Republic of Somalia and Federal Democratic republic of Ethiopia

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, has been closely following the tension resulting from signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and the region of Somalia (Somaliland). The Chairperson calls for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the…

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
Source: EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) |

EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP) supporting maritime nature protection in Somaliland

The aim is to create a policy that can be used by the local authorities to secure that the waters and coasts in the region are used in a sustainable way

The coastal waters in the region are abundant in fish and coral reef. Mangrove forests stretch along parts of the coast providing shelter and feeding ground for marine animals. The marine resources have the potential to bring prosperity to the population and could serve as an alternative to traditional activities…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA's) Seed and Fertilizer Support to the Farmers in Somaliland

With the project put into practice in 2021, motor pumps and agricultural equipment were provided to farmers

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided seed and fertilizer support to the farmers in Somaliland. Carried out with the cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture of Somaliland and TİKA, in the scope of the Agricultural Development and Fight Against Drought Project, seed and chemical fertilizer (Sorghum, corn, pea seeds)…