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Mogadishu – In observance of United Nations Day this year, the world body’s top officials in Somalia took the opportunity to underscore its commitment and close collaboration in supporting the country’s people and government…

Mogadishu – Progress in raising women’s participation in Somalia’s peace, security and development efforts came under the spotlight today at a gathering of government, civil society and United Nations representatives, among…

Garowe – The holding of direct local elections was the focus of a visit today by representatives from some of Somalia’s main international partners to the country’s northern Federal Member State (FMS) of Puntland. “We…

As delivered Good afternoon, Mr. President, Mr. Vice-President, members of the Cabinet, members of your advisory team. It’s a pleasure to be back in Garowe. I am here today with colleagues representing some of Somalia’s main…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the suicide bombing in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on 14 October 2017, the United Nations today joined the people and government of Somalia in remembering the…

Baidoa – The electoral process is usually a time of concerted effort for all who want to see a change in leadership. Such was the case of Zeinab Omar Ali, Chairperson of the Bay Women Association Network (BWAN). "During the…

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New York – The Secretary-General condemns today’s attacks in Beletweyne, HirShabelle, perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in many casualties, including state officials. He extends his condolences to the families of the…

Hargeisa – Nimo Abdillahi Muhumed knows a thing or two about patience. The 36-year-old spent almost two decades building up her small business selling vegetables, clothing, perfumes and cosmetics in a store at the Waheen…

Capacity building | UNODC supports the committee against organised crime Somalia is one of the few remaining countries to sign the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC). UNTOC is an…