Somalia - Meeting Minutes - Mogadishu, 23 June 2026

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1. Overal Situation Update

Partners were briefed on the complex and evolving humanitarian situation in Somalia, driven by a combination of climatic shocks, economic pressures, and access constraints.

• Somalia continues to face prolonged drought conditions, resulting from consecutive failed rainy seasons, particularly affecting central and northern regions.
• Despite limited rainfall in May 2026, conditions remain fragile, with insufficient recovery of water sources, crops, and pasture.
• 4.4 million people are currently facing Crisis or worse levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+), meaning many households cannot meet basic food needs without resorting to negative coping mechanisms.

Emerging Climate Risks

• Dry conditions are expected to continue until October, followed by a high likelihood of flooding during the Deyr season due to El Niño.
• Flood-prone regions include Hiraan, Middle Shabelle, Jubaland, and riverine areas along Juba and Shabelle rivers.

Operational Challenges

• Rising fuel prices and supply chain disruptions linked to Middle East instability are increasing transport costs and affecting delivery timelines. 
• While fuel is available, affordability and price volatility remain major constraints for humanitarian actors.
• Persistent insecurity and poor infrastructure continue to restrict access to vulnerable populations, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

• Funding gaps are limiting the scale and flexibility of humanitarian response across sectors.

   

2. Logistics Cluster updates (June 2026)

Common Logistics Services facilitated.

• 78.8 MT (179.5 m³) transported via air and road to four remote and access-constrained locations.
• 244.35 m³ of cargo stored across four logistics hubs, supporting seven partner organizations. 

These services enabled continued delivery of assistance to areas isolated by insecurity, poor infrastructure, or flooding risks.

Partners were reminded to submit service requests through the Service Request Form (SRF) via the Logistics Cluster platform. All requests are reviewed in line with prioritization criteria and humanitarian needs.

Available Common Storage Capacity.

• Mogadishu: 300 m² (33% available)
• Baidoa: 220 m² (100% available)
• Beletweyne: 220 m² (63% available)
• Dhobley: 600 m² (50% available)

Services are provided on a“last resort basis” to address common gaps, not to replace partner logistics capacity.

3. Operational Updates (GNA, LCA, El Niño Preparedness)

Gaps & Needs Analysis (GNA).

The Gaps & Needs Analysis (GNA) will be launched on 24 June 2026 as a key annual assessment led by the Logistics Cluster. It serves as a structured mechanism to collect inputs from humanitarian partners across Somalia on current logistics challenges and operational needs.

Purpose of GNA

• Identify critical logistics gaps (transport, storage, access, customs challenges)
• Capture partner operational challenges and constraints
• Support evidence-based decision-making and prioritization
• Strengthen coordination and advocacy with donors and authorities.

Why It Matters

• Provides a common understanding of logistics bottlenecks nationwide
• Guides allocation of limited resources to high-priority needs
• Ensures better preparedness and faster response during emergencies
• Directly informs the Logistics Cluster CONOPS (Concept of Operations).

Partner Participation.

• Active partner input is essential to accurately identify operational constraints, shape service priorities, strengthen collective advocacy, and improve coordination, ultimately enabling a more effective and targeted humanitarian response.

Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA)

• The Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA) is an ongoing nationwide exercise aimed at updating information on Somalia’s logistics infrastructure and operational environment, with the last full assessment conducted in 2013. 
• Currently, about 80% of data collection has been completed across key regions, combining secondary data review and field assessments. 
• The LCA will provide a comprehensive reference on logistics capacities to support improved planning, coordination, and emergency response operations.

Flood Preparedness (El Niño Anticipation)

• El Niño conditions are confirmed, with a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall during the Deyr season, posing significant risks of flooding and disruption to critical supply chains and access routes across Somalia. Logistics Cluster preparedness actions to date include a nationwide boat inventory with approximately 47 boats available, testing and readiness of 12 inflatable boats, and strengthened coordination with partners to support emergency readiness.

• A proposed preparedness and response plan highlights the urgent need to initiate pre-positioning of supplies and fuel, scale up storage and transport capacity, and enhance coordination and information systems. The plan further outlines the deployment of logistics assets and common services during the response phase to ensure sustained access to affected and isolated communities.

   

4.  Physical Access Update.

Partners were briefed on access conditions affecting key humanitarian corridors.

Air Access

• Operational: Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Kismayo, Bosasso, Baidoa, Garowe, Galkayo
• Restricted: Dollow (cargo and UNHAS only)
• Closed: Elwak (political tensions).
• As of 20 June 2026, due to ongoing conflict, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) recommended the suspension of humanitarian flights to Jalalaqsi airstrip until the security situation stabilizes. As a result, several flights to Jalalaqsi, including United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) operations, have been cancelled.

Road Access

• Partially accessible: Mogadishu – Jowhar corridor 
• Accessible corridors: Dollow – Belet Hawa and Mandera cross-border (with approvals)
• Gradual improvements observed on key corridors (e.g., Dhusamareb–Qardho)
• Cross‑Border Access - Mandera border (Kenya) remains accessible with prior approval from the Government of Kenya.

More details on the below link https://logie.logcluster.org/?op=som       

Sea Transport Updates: 

• Major ports (Mogadishu, Bosasso, Kismayo, Berbera) remain operational 
• Delays continue due to regional maritime disruptions
• Partners interested in using WFP sea transport services on a full cost recovery basis are kindly requested to contact WFP sea transport focal point Ismail Jama at ismail.jama@wfp.org.

5. Partners Updates

• LIDOSOM requested increased engagement from the Logistics Cluster at sub-national level and capacity strengthening trainings on information management, emergency response and coordination.

• UNICEF sought clarification on the implementation of the partial cost recovery mechanism and raised questions regarding partner involvement in the Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA) process.

   

6. AoB

• The Logistics Cluster informed partners that monthly coordination meetings will shift from end-of-month to mid-month scheduling moving forward.

The next Logistics Cluster Coordination meeting will be held on  16 July 2026.