Afmadow Mayor convenes security and community leaders amid drought crisis.
Afmadow Mayor Abdirahmaan Maallin Ali met with local officials and community leaders to address security and the worsening humanitarian situation caused by drought. He urged donors and aid agencies to provide immediate support to affected residents.
The Mayor of Afmadow District, Abdirahmaan Maallin Ali (Haaji-Maaji), convened a meeting with local security officials, financial administrators, traditional elders, community leaders, and religious scholars to discuss key issues affecting the district.
The meeting focused primarily on security concerns and strategies to maintain stability in the area. Participants also examined the severe impact of the ongoing drought in Jubbaland, particularly in Afmadow, where most residents depend on livestock for their livelihoods.
The humanitarian situation was a major topic of discussion, highlighting the growing number of internally displaced people living in camps throughout Afmadow due to the drought.
Mayor Abdirahmaan called on humanitarian organizations and donors to provide urgent assistance to the affected communities, emphasizing the need for immediate relief for displaced families.
