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The UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) closed its operations on 31 October 2024, and was succeeded by the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) as of Friday, 1 November, in line with the UN Security Council’s resolution 2753.

The change reflects the progress in the country and is also in line with the request of the Federal Government of Somalia for a two-year transition of UNSOM’s functions to the United Nations Country Team by October 2026.

While the new UNTMIS website and social media platforms are being finalized, relevant UNTMIS communications will be available here:

UNTMIS’s Facebook account – https://www.facebook.com/UNTMIS

UNTMIS's X account - https://x.com/UNTMIS_

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Consultation meeting on Somalia’s new constitution closes in Hirshabelle

Jowhar – A three-day public consultation ended today in Jowhar, at which representatives from all walks of life in Somalia’s federal state of Hirshabelle discussed and shared views on key elements of a future constitution for their country.

03 Mar 2020

Public consultations on new Somali constitution end in South West State

Baidoa – “I would like to see changes that address our interests,” Nurta Mohamed, a resident of the Qasab 2 camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), said today at a gathering in the city of Baidoa, in Somalia's South West State.

19 Feb 2020

Somalia and UN sign accord to strengthen efforts to preserve culture and improve education

Mogadishu – Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency today signed an agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and improve its educational sector.

11 Feb 2020

Somalia, UN seek humanitarian aid to avert food insecurity

Mogadishu – Somalia's federal authorities and the United Nations (UN) are calling for urgent humanitarian assistance to avert an acute food insecurity situation that could threaten millions of people.

04 Feb 2020

First public consultation on the constitutional review process concludes in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – A three-day public consultation on the constitutional review process ended today with a renewed appeal for all Somalis to participate in an inclusive and transparent dialogue, and contribute to finalizing the country’s fundamental law.

03 Feb 2020

Somalia starts public consultations to review the country's provisional constitution

Mogadishu – Over one hundred participants from Benadir Region joined today the inaugural consultative meeting on the constitutional review process, organized by the federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs (MoCA).

01 Feb 2020

Somalia’s 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan needs $1 billion to help 3 million people

22 Jan 2020

UN envoy for Horn of Africa ends Somalia visit hopeful for building on progress in 2020

Mogadishu – The top UN official for the Horn of Africa today left Somalia expressing hope for the country’s progress as it enters a pivotal year on various fronts of development.

14 Jan 2020

Hawo Abdallahi Ali: Illiteracy must be defeated by whatever means

It is recess time, and lively chatter can be heard from the grounds of Abdalla Deerow School in Baidoa.

Located in the centre of the city, it provides free education five days a week to more than one thousand girls from vulnerable communities in the area.

05 Jan 2020

Aways Ahmed Sardheye: A youthful Puntland lawmaker advocating for youth

Aways Ahmed Sardheye has served as a member of Puntland’s parliament for a year now, and in his time as a representative in Somalia’s north-eastern Federal Member State he has been a voice for the youth in Puntland.

19 Dec 2019

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