The First Link …community members who make the conscious choice to be that unbreakable first link. Their actions set everything else in motion
Hunger Crisis “We look for medicine at the livestock market clinic – tablets, syrups… But now, they don’t give any medicine.” Farhiyo Hassan
Operational Update “We have seen a significant increase of weapon-wounded patients treated in the medical facilities we support since the beginning of the year…” Antoine Grand, head of the ICRC in Somalia.
Ramadan and Detainees “…a gesture to ensure they do not feel left out.” Antoine Grand, head of the ICRC in Somalia.
A Shared Legacy We reflect on the shared legacy of the ICRC and Somalia—a partnership built on resilience and compassion.
Puntland State University Crowned Somali IHL Champions, Qualifies for All Africa Finals 02/10/2025, Articles Puntland State University (PSU) will represent Somalia at the IHL All-Africa Competition this November after winning the national round in Mogadishu. They secured ...
Somalia: Puntland State University Wins National IHL Competition for the First Time 01/10/2025, Articles Mogadishu (ICRC): Puntland State University (PSU) has won this year’s Somali international humanitarian law (IHL) competition for the first time securing a place ...
The First Link: First Aid in Action 13/09/2025, Articles In times of conflict, the care of the wounded and sick is a basic responsibility shared by all those involved – without distinction. ...
Somali Mothers Confront a Hunger Crisis 19/06/2025, Articles Marwo Abdikarim feared the worst. Her 11-month-old baby boy, Ahmed Hussein, was fading away, quiet and limp. With no nearby health facilities in ...
Centres of Hope: Red Crescent Clinics Deliver Lifeline for Somalis 08/05/2025, Articles In a country grappling with a mix of armed conflict, recurring drought and devastating floods, 79 health clinics run by the Somali Red ...
The 23rd ICRC Essay Competition for East African Universities 07/05/2025, Articles Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects The 21st Century has seen an increase in good practices ...
Somalia: Frontline Hospitals under Pressure as Fighting Escalates 11/04/2025, Articles Mogadishu (ICRC) – Several regions of Somalia have seen a sharp escalation of hostilities, and hospitals near active frontlines are struggling to meet ...