Somalia Strengthens Food Security Through New UNOPS Partnership
Mogadishu, Somalia — August 26, 2026 Somalia is taking another step toward strengthening food security and developing its agricultural sector following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The agreement was signed after a meeting in Mogadishu between Somalia’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, and a UNOPS delegation led by the organization’s Director in Somalia, Alaa Nimer. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the Somali government and UNOPS and coordinating efforts to support the country’s national priorities in agriculture and food security. A major focus of the agreement is the development and maintenance of irrigation and agricultural infrastructure. Improving these systems is expected to help increase domestic agricultural production while supporting farmers and strengthening the country’s capa...
