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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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Key role of Somali youth in peace efforts highlighted in meeting with Head of UN Peacebuilding

Mogadishu – Somali youth representatives were recently told of the importance that the United Nations attaches to young people’s role in national peacebuilding initiatives, and how political inclusion can enhance this.

16 Sep 2019

On International Day, UN envoy highlights democracy’s special relevance in Somalia’s transformation

Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today highlighted its special relevance as the country prepares for its historic ‘one person, one vote’ elections.

15 Sep 2019

UN, World Bank calls for sustained funding for Somalia

Mogadishu, 12 September 2019 – There is a need for sustained funding

14 Sep 2019

Somalia’s international partners meet Prime Minister in Baidoa

Baidoa – Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre convened Somalia’s international partners in Baidoa in South West State on 7 September 2019.

07 Sep 2019

Somalia’s international partners on the Galmudug reconciliation conference

Mogadishu – The group of Somalia’s international partners listed below* welcome the opening of the Galmudug Reconciliation Conference convened in Dhusamareb.

07 Sep 2019

Somalia: UN warns of lowest cereal production since 2011

Mogadishu – Late and erratic rains during Somalia's 2019 Gu cropping season, which runs from April to June, coupled with low river levels, have led to the poorest cereal harvest since the 2011 famine – and threaten an already fragile food security situation in the country.

02 Sep 2019

UN Secretary-General appoints Adam Abdelmoula of Sudan as Deputy Special Representative, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia

New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Adam Abdelmoula of Sudan (as well as a national of the United States) as his Deputy Special Representative for Somalia, where he will also serve as the United Nations Resident and Huma

28 Aug 2019

Somalia’s international partners on Jubaland’s electoral process

Mogadishu – With a view to promoting stability and preserving unity among the communities of Jubaland, Somalia’s international partners (Canada, Ethiopia, European Union, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, A

21 Aug 2019

In Security Council briefing, UN envoy highlights achievements and need for cooperation for progress to continue

New York – In his first briefing to the Security Council, the United Nations envoy to Somalia highlighted the progress the country has made in many areas, while flagging that the window to continue achieving that progress was narrowing without greater cooperation.

21 Aug 2019

Somali Information Ministry: More alignment needed between Government and international partners on public awareness programmes

Mogadishu – Greater alignment and coordination of communications efforts in Somalia, and the benefits of such cooperation, were among the main points of discussion at a gathering of Somali and international communicators today.

20 Aug 2019

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