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First public consultation on the constitutional review process concludes in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – A three-day public consultation on the constitutional review process ended today with a renewed appeal for all Somalis to participate in an inclusive and transparent dialogue, and contribute to finalizing the country’s fundamental law.

03 Feb 2020

Somalia starts public consultations to review the country's provisional constitution

Mogadishu – Over one hundred participants from Benadir Region joined today the inaugural consultative meeting on the constitutional review process, organized by the federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs (MoCA).

01 Feb 2020

Somalia’s 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan needs $1 billion to help 3 million people

22 Jan 2020

UN envoy for Horn of Africa ends Somalia visit hopeful for building on progress in 2020

Mogadishu – The top UN official for the Horn of Africa today left Somalia expressing hope for the country’s progress as it enters a pivotal year on various fronts of development.

14 Jan 2020

Hawo Abdallahi Ali: Illiteracy must be defeated by whatever means

It is recess time, and lively chatter can be heard from the grounds of Abdalla Deerow School in Baidoa.

Located in the centre of the city, it provides free education five days a week to more than one thousand girls from vulnerable communities in the area.

05 Jan 2020

Aways Ahmed Sardheye: A youthful Puntland lawmaker advocating for youth

Aways Ahmed Sardheye has served as a member of Puntland’s parliament for a year now, and in his time as a representative in Somalia’s north-eastern Federal Member State he has been a voice for the youth in Puntland.

19 Dec 2019

As floods recede around Belet Weyne, need for durable solutions to climate change-related events highlighted

Belet Weyne – With flood-waters receding around Belet Weyne, residents are trying to return to normal life – but it is no easy task.

15 Dec 2019

As 2019 winds down, delegation of AU, EU, IGAD and UN holds consultations with stakeholders in Jowhar

Jowhar – A delegation of some of Somalia’s key international partners today visited Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle state, as part of their series of consultations ahead of a number of key processes the country faces in 2020.

11 Dec 2019

Mohamed Ali Farah: ‘If not me, then who?’

Mohamed Ali Farah is passionate about the rights of a disabled people in Somalia – so much so that he has dedicated his life to fighting for their rights and established a non-governmental organization (NGO) to help achieve this.

03 Dec 2019

Mogadishu Tech Summit closes with attendance of thousands and millions of dollars pledged in support

Mogadishu – The Mogadishu Tech Summit closed in the Somali capital today amidst words of praise and encouragement from the government and the United Nations, and pledges worth millions of dollars in support of technological advancement in Somalia.

21 Nov 2019

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