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(As delivered) Mr. President, honourable members of the cabinet, members of the press, Good afternoon. I am pleased to be back in Garowe today. I thank President Said Abdullahi Deni and his administration for the warm welcome…

Baidoa – The Acting UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, visited today the South West State, as part of his first round of in-person engagements with Federal Member States’ leaders. “I…

(As delivered) Mr. President, honourable members of the Cabinet, members of the press, I am pleased to be back in Baidoa, South West State. I thank President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ and his team for warmly…

Economic Development | UNIDO empowers business incubators to increase financial sustainability UNIDO, with the support of the EU, organized a training session on financial sustainability and governance in Mogadishu. This…

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Mogadishu – The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, congratulates the people and government of Somalia on the 64th anniversary of their country’s independence. “Hambalyo! Today’s…

Dhusamareb – Continuing his first round of visits to Somalia’s Federal Member State, the Acting UN Special Representative, James Swan, today visited Galmudug, where he met with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor’ and…

(As delivered) Mr. President, honorable members of the Cabinet, and members of the press, good afternoon. I am pleased to be back in Galmudug. I would like to thank President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ and his team for the…

Kismayo – Starting his initial round of in-person meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Members States, Acting UN Special Representative James Swan today visited Jubaland where he met with President Ahmed Mohamed…

New York – James Swan, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) briefed ambassadors noting that the Somali government is prioritising security and combating Al-Shabaab fighters on many fronts. “For its part, Al…

(As delivered, New York, 24 June 2024) Mr. President, distinguished members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you on the situation in Somalia. I am pleased to do so together with the Special…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations in Somalia today called for enhanced protection for healthcare professionals and humanitarian workers…