Mogadishu (Dawan Africa) – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) held talks in Mogadishu on 29 July 2025, focusing on operational coordination and joint humanitarian efforts as Somalia continues to face overlapping crises.
The meeting was hosted at SoDMA’s headquarters, where Director General of SoDMA, Mr. Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, welcomed Ms. Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director General for Operations at IOM, during her official visit to Somalia.
According to SoDMA, discussions focused on barriers to effective emergency response, gaps in humanitarian service delivery, accelerating aid to drought- and conflict-affected communities, and exploring opportunities for collaboration on climate adaptation and long-term recovery.
As of mid-2025, Somalia remains one of the most crisis-affected countries in the region. Nearly 4 million people are internally displaced due to drought, conflict, and seasonal flooding. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report estimates that 4.6 million Somalis are facing acute food insecurity, with 800,000 of them in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions. Regions most affected include South West State, Galmudug, and Hiiraan, which continue to experience displacement, infrastructure damage, and limited access to essential services.
Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle stated:
“IOM is a strategic partner that has helped us respond effectively to recurring disasters. This collaboration is essential to achieving durable, community-based solutions.”
Ugochi Daniels acknowledged SoDMA’s coordination role and reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to continued cooperation with Somali institutions in delivering humanitarian assistance.
While no official joint communiqué was released, SoDMA indicated plans to expand field-level coordination in high-risk areas, identify new funding sources, and develop joint operational strategies for climate and displacement response.
