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Mogadishu – Somalia is at the forefront of countries dealing with the impact of climate change.

Droughts and devastating flooding are among the most visible consequences, but the impact goes much deeper: these climate events threaten livelihoods and aggravate already-severe security and humanitarian challenges.

As Somalis deal with rebuilding their country after decades of conflict and civil strife, persuading them to focus on climate change and what it means for Somalia’s future is no easy feat.

Not so for Abdishakur Abdirahman Mohamud ‘Daaha.’

Camels have shaped Somalia’s cultural identity long before Somalia was sovereign.

When Somalia gained independence in 1960, Somalis found it fitting to describe the moment as “Maandeeq,” which means milk-camel, to stand as a symbolic name for their newly-acquired freedom.

Today, camels endure as a dependable resource and symbol of resilience for Somalis despite a decades-long humanitarian crisis marred by recurrent drought and violent conflict. Recognising the camel as a key indicator of stability and an important vehicle for peace presents an opportunity for enhancing political analysis.

Mogadishu – The importance of increasing Somali women’s participation and inclusion in their country’s political and decision-making arenas was underlined at a recent gathering in the Somali capital, which also included the launch of an initiative to help prevent gender-based violence. 

“It is an indisputable fact that women played a critical role in overcoming challenges of conflict, drought and hunger in Somalia over the years, but the question today is whether they have been fully recognized for their efforts – I believe it is only fair to do so,” said Somalia’s Federal Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights Development, Lt. General Bashir Mohamed Jama.

Kampala – For a person with a disability in Somalia, going about daily life is no walk in the park.

Two young Somali men can attest to that – Abdirahman Mohamud Kulane and Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdullahi. The pair are two of some 360,000 Somalis estimated to have some form of vision impairment.

Given their own experiences and those of the 2.5 million Somalis believed to be living with a disability, Mr. Kulane and Mr. Abdullahi have been determined to speak up and take action. The two men share a long-term commitment to raise awareness in Somalia about the rights of persons with disabilities. 

Mogadishu – The close and productive partnership between Somalia and the United Nations came under the spotlight at the recent launch of the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS).

UNTMIS was established on 1 November, following the unanimous adoption by the UN Security Council of

New York – Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia and that the latter Mission shall