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Mogadishu – Wrapping up her third visit to the Horn of Africa country, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today highlighted some of the findings from her visit and called on the international…

Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I am happy to be back here, and I wish to thank the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia for accepting my request to visit and…

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia highlighted the important work Somali journalists carry out in reporting on the climate challenges facing their country and encouraged increased…

Baidoa – Continuing her farewell meetings with Somali leaders, the UN’s top official for Somalia today visited Baidoa, where she met with South West State’s President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ for wide-ranging…

As delivered Good morning. It's such a great pleasure to be back here in Baidoa, and I want to say a huge thank you to Mr. President and his team for welcoming me here today. Sadly, this is also my farewell call as I depart…

Development | UN-Habitat provides training on inclusive local governance In partnership with The Hague Academy of Local Governance, UN-Habitat provided a training-of-trainers session on inclusive local governance to15…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, is completing her assignment in May. “I have full confidence that Somalia will succeed and that the African Union and United…

Mogadishu — The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest greetings to all Somalis as they celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The United Nations family wishes ‘Ciid Wanaagsan’ to the people of Somalia. Eid…

Mogadishu – On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace…

Humanitarian | OCHA calls for more support for Somalia's humanitarian response Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ms Joyce Msuya accompanied by Deputy Director-General of FAO visited Somalia between 7 and 9…