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Climate change | FAO launches flagship initiative to increase climate resilience In partnership with USAID, FAO launched a flagship project to support Somalia's resilience and climate adaptation agenda. The project –…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s economic potential has been under the spotlight for the past two days at a gathering of Somali government, international partners, local entrepreneurs and foreign firms, with a goal of highlighting…

New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns the recent attack against the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base, staffed by Ugandan peacekeepers, in Buulo Mareer, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. The…

Garowe – Located in northern Somalia, Garowe is home to close to an estimated half a million residents. Of these, nearly 75,000 people are internally displaced due to climate change and conflict. Often, these people—known as…

Mogadishu – Ahead of district council elections in Puntland on 25 May, Somalia’s international partners* commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland for their determination to deliver on their democratic…

Mogadishu – The achievements and potential of Somali women in their country’s maritime sector were celebrated today at an event to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime. “This is a day to celebrate the Somali women…

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic…

Food | FAO rehabilitates canals to help farmers overcome water shortages With support from FAO and funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, farming communities in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle area…

Mogadishu – Wrapping up his solidarity visit to Somalia, the United Nations chief today reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to peace and stability.…

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I wish to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the people of Somalia for their warm welcome. I am happy to be back here during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This continues my annual…

Mogadishu – Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he underlined the need for international…

Your Excellency Mr. President, Dear members of the press, I am happy to be back in Somalia, six years after my first visit as Secretary-General, not to mention the many visits as High Commissioner for Refugees during more…