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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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Hundreds gather in Mogadishu for Somalia’s review of its Federal Constitution

Mogadishu – Hundreds of representatives from Somali society are gathered today in the capital, Mogadishu, for the second day of a national constitutional convention, with the event marking the start of a review of Somalia’s federal constitution that will produce a new political c

14 May 2018

International conference on illegal charcoal trade opens in Mogadishu

Mogadishu - A two-day international conference seeking to build partnerships to curb the unsustainable trade, production and use of charcoal in Somalia opened in Mogadishu today.

07 May 2018

IFIYE Centre: A beacon of hope for Somali culture and creative arts

Mogadishu – When he was pursuing his undergraduate studies at the University of Somalia, Mohamed Abdirizak Farah had no facility where he could research and prepare his assignments outside of the university’s own premises.

07 May 2018

On visit to Belet Weyne, President Farmaajo appeals for international aid to help flood victims

Belet Weyne - On a visit to assess the impact of flooding in Somalia's central state of HirShabelle, the country's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed "Farmaajo" today appealed to the international community and Somali diaspora communities to support efforts to help those affect

30 Apr 2018

Visiting power plant, UN envoy calls for more investment in Somalia’s renewable energy sources

Mogadishu - The top United Nations official in Somalia today highlighted the challenges and potential of the country's energy sector, while appealing to investors to support its development of renewable energy sources.

28 Apr 2018

Meeting Somali refugees in Dadaab, UN Envoy expresses solidarity and highlights progress in Somalia

Dadaab - Meeting residents of the world’s largest camp for Somali refugees, located in north-eastern Kenya, the top United Nations official for Somalia today expressed his solidarity with their situation and highlighted the gradual progress made in their home country.

12 Apr 2018

Dr. Habeeb: Raising the standard for mental health care in Somalia

Mogadishu - In 2005, Dr. Abdirahman Ali Awale – or Dr.

07 Apr 2018

International Day of Sport for Peace and Development marked in Mogadishu with first mini-marathon in decades

Mogadishu – Dozens of youth hit the pavement in the Somali capital today, taking part in the city’s first mini-marathon in decades to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

06 Apr 2018

Qubaaye: How playing football can change a life and society

Mogadishu – Ronaldo. Messi. Neymar. The names of football greats who are celebrated by fans around the world, including those in Somalia.

06 Apr 2018

Maryan Nuh Muse: An Olympian athlete competing for herself, her country and for Somali girls

Mogadishu – At the crack of dawn, 21-year-old Maryan Nuh Muse leaves the comfort of her home in a suburb of Mogadishu for the athletic track at the Benadir Stadium, the capital’s largest outdoor sports arena.

06 Apr 2018

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