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New York – Following the Secretary-General’s strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Security Council today extended until 31 October 2024 the Mission’s mandate and tasks, as set out…

Mogadishu — There was a time when the National Museum of Somalia was a treasure trove for anyone wanting to get a sense of the country’s history and its rich arts and culture. That time was long ago. Established in 1934 by…

Floods | OCHA coordinates flood preparedness Working with Somali authorities and partners, OCHA continued to coordinate flood preparedness and response following the seasonal Deyr rains, which fall from October to December…

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…