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United Nations in Somalia Condemns Attack on Mogadishu Hotel

Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Hotel Afrik which left many people dead or injured.

01 Feb 2021

In Kismayo, UN Delegation Discusses Support for Jubaland and Welcomes Elections Developments

Kismayo – The United Nations’ support to Jubaland in areas ranging from primary health and wellbeing to economic empowerment and protection of the most vulnerable were among the topics covered today by a high-level delegation to the southern Federal Member State.

31 Jan 2021

International Partners Welcome Convening of Consultative Forum

Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the 30 January announcement by H.E President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed that he will hold a consultative forum with Federal Member State leaders, to be held in Dhusamareb between 1 and 3 February.

31 Jan 2021

On visit to Baidoa, Humanitarian Coordinator Highlights Needs for ‘Long-term Durable Solutions’ for Internally Displaced Persons

Baidoa – With her ten children, Fatuma Isaq Mohamed’s life is a daily struggle.

31 Jan 2021

Remarks by UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the Media in Kismayo

Good afternoon, Mr. President.

I would like to begin by thanking you – President Ahmed Mohamed Islam ‘Madobe’ – and your team, for the warm welcome that we’ve received here in Kismayo today.

31 Jan 2021

A Round-Up of Activities of the UN System in Somalia in January 2021

30 Jan 2021

International Partners on the Elections

Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the nomination of State-level Electoral Implementation Teams for Jubaland and Puntland, presented on 27 January.

29 Jan 2021

In Jowhar, UN Envoy Highlights Support for Hirshabelle and Welcomes Recent National Election Developments

Jowhar – In Hirshabelle, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today welcomed recent developments related to the impasse currently being experienced with the country’s national elections.

28 Jan 2021