Mogadishu, Somalia — Upper House Passes National Payment System Bill Amid Drought Crisis. Mogadishu, Somalia — The Upper House of the Federal Republic of Somalia’s Parliament has successfully passed the National Payment System Bill, coinciding with a briefing on the escalating drought situation in the country.
The session, held on Monday, marked the third reading of the bill, which aims to enhance the country’s economic stability and infrastructure.
According to official statements, the bill was passed by an overwhelming majority, with 28 senators voting in favor and none against or abstaining.
The Deputy Chairperson of the Upper House Finance Committee, Senator Ibraahim Awgab Cismaan, presented the report on the bill’s third reading, detailing how the committee incorporated senators’views and recommendations.
In a separate agenda item, the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, delivered a comprehensive briefing on the worsening drought across Somalia.
He highlighted the severe impact on livelihoods, particularly in rural areas, and emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. “The situation today is not normal, and the country is not in a normal state,” the NDMA chairman.
“Our people are suffering due to climate change and multiple compounding challenges.
More than 4. 7 million people are facing extremely severe drought conditions.
” The Upper House acknowledged the need for coordinated national and international efforts to address the humanitarian emergency as the drought continues to deepen.
The passage of the National Payment System Bill could be a critical step towards improving Somalia’s economic stability and infrastructure.
However, the ongoing drought crisis poses significant challenges to the country’s development efforts. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
