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Young author and peace activist uses own voice and energy to help others

She is a published author, activist and humanitarian worker who prides herself on serving the community.

Born and bred in Mogadishu, Sucdi Dahir Diriye has never known any other work besides engagement with civil society and mobilizing the community in times of conflict and famine.

09 Sep 2017

SRSG Keating Briefing to the Security Council

Mr. President,

13 Sep 2017

Mogadishu hosts its third annual book fair

Mogadishu - Hundreds thronged the venue of the third annual Mogadishu Book Fair to attend the opening day of Somalia’s biggest exhibition of literary works.

13 Sep 2017

Peace advocate promotes tolerance in Somalia’s South West state

Idris Ahmed Yaqub is not afraid to advocate for peace in Somalia, a country that is still reeling from the effects of civil war.

The 31-year-old native of Mogadishu vividly recalls the turbulent times of his boyhood and adolescence.

14 Sep 2017

International partners welcome orderly election of Mohamed Abdi Ware as new president of HirShabelle state

The United Nations, African Union, European Union and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States congratulate Mohamed Abdi Ware on his election as President of HirShabelle in a vote held by the HirShabelle regional assembly yeste

17 Sep 2017

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Rising from the ashes of war: an activist’s unwavering pursuit of peace

Magaalo Muhumed Osman is a civil rights activist whose work has touched many lives in Belet Weyne in Somalia’s HirShabelle state.

21 Sep 2017

Peace advocate promotes tolerance in Somalia’s South West state

Idris Ahmed Yaqub is not afraid to advocate for peace in Somalia, a country that is still reeling from the effects of civil war.

The 31-year-old native of Mogadishu vividly recalls the turbulent times of his boyhood and adolescence.

14 Sep 2017

SRSG Keating Briefing to the Security Council

Mr. President,

13 Sep 2017

Mogadishu hosts its third annual book fair

Mogadishu - Hundreds thronged the venue of the third annual Mogadishu Book Fair to attend the opening day of Somalia’s biggest exhibition of literary works.

13 Sep 2017

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