The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) was established on 3 June 2013. Its mandate ended on 31 October 2024, subsumed to the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS).
As delivered Mr. President, ministers, senior government officials, colleagues from the UN – what a great day today is! It has been such a long road to get to this point. It was the vision of you, Excellency, to have us…
As delivered Mr. President, ministers, senior government officials, colleagues from the UN – what a great day today is! It has been such a long road to get to this point. It was the vision of you, Excellency, to have us…
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…
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 – 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…
New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance…