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Mogadishu – Marking the recent United Nations Day, the world body’s top officials in Somalia today reaffirmed its support for the Somali government and people as the country continues with its state- and peacebuilding efforts…

(edited for clarity) SPEAKERS Catriona Laing, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Anita Kiki Gbeho, UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special…

The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be. It is our responsibility to help build that world of peace, sustainable development and human rights for all. I know…

Mogadishu – Sitting in a small, windowless room in a government building in the Somali capital, Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed loops another audio tape onto the dilapidated machine and presses a few buttons. After a few clicks, the…

New York – Briefing Ambassadors in New York, UN Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, described the country as being at a critical juncture. “Last year, we saw the largest increase in civilian casualties since…

(As delivered, New York, 19 October 2023) Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to address you on developments in Somalia since my last briefing in June. I am delighted to do so alongside…

Mogadishu – A dynamic media sector with journalists well-trained in both the theory and practice of news-gathering is widely considered to be essential for a country’s growth and development. In this respect, Somalia's news…

Maternal health | UNFPA launches Mobile Maternity Clinic in Kismayo In September, UNFPA Somalia, in partnership with Jubaland State Ministry of Health, launched the Mobile Maternity Clinic (MMC) in Kismayo thanks to generous…

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Galkayo – Quite a few cities in the world are split – sometimes by historical differences, sometimes by administrative divisions and, in some cases, by national borders. But very few of them have such a turbulent recent…

Baidoa – Somalia is on the path to recovery after decades of turmoil and violence. Its youth are playing a crucial role in this process. Some are driven by their own personal stories and challenges they have faced. Others are…

Mogadishu – At a United Nations-backed gathering in the Somali capital today, young activists highlighted the severe impact of climate change on Somalia and called for more effective action to combat the negative impacts of…