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Mogadishu – As Somalia advances in its journey towards self-reliance and sustainability in national security, the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains critical. Their impact on local communities and national…

Mogadishu – Somali journalists have a tough job. Their work is fundamental for sustainable development, human rights protection and democratic consolidation, but it can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly profession…

Development | FAO installs solar power generator system in Kismayo FAO installed a state-of-the-art solar power generator system at the fish market in Kismayo, city of Jubaland, for the benefit of the local community and to…

The United Nations is aware of an alleged UN security report that has been circulated on social media. This is a fake document and the report is false.

Mogadishu – Today is International Youth Day, an occasion to highlight youth issues around the world and to celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. With youth making up some 70 per cent of…

Baidoa – The Baidoa Youth Hub is located at the end of Wakaladda Biyaha Street in the heart of Baidoa. At its main entrance, there is a constant stream of young Somalis passing through. Their easygoing energy and smiles match…

New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns Friday’s attack at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, which resulted in multiple casualties. He expresses his condolences to the families of the bereaved and wishes a speedy recovery…

Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns the terrorist attack at Lido Beach in Mogadishu last night, reportedly killing at least 32 people and injuring many more. The United Nations in Somalia expresses its…

Humanitarian | OCHA facilitates government-UN mission to Xudur OCHA facilitated a joint government-UN mission to Xudur town, in the Bakool region of Somalia’s South West State. The mission, led by the Commissioner of the…

Garowe – As Somalia continues rebuilding after decades of war, political strife and humanitarian crises, its needs are many. These needs extend into the country’s health sector, which falls far below the minimum global…

Mogadishu – Marking Nelson Mandela International Day, the United Nations and the Federal Government of Somalia today highlighted the state of the country’s prisons and the importance of improving prison conditions and…

Garowe – The top United Nations official for Somalia today visited its Federal Member State (FMS) of Puntland, where he discussed a range of local and national topics with its leader, President Said Abdullahi Mohamed ‘Deni.’…