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Marking UN Day, world body’s top officials underscore support and collaboration for Somalia’s goals

Mogadishu – In observance of United Nations Day this year, the world body’s top officials in Somalia took the opportunity to underscore its commitment and close collaboration in supporting the country’s people and government in a range of strategic areas.

26 Oct 2022

Somali government, civil society and UN mark anniversary of historic resolution on women, peace and security

Mogadishu – Progress in raising women’s participation in Somalia’s peace, security and development efforts came under the spotlight today at a gathering of government, civil society and United Nations representatives, among many others.

23 Oct 2022

On Puntland visit, international partners discuss holding of direct local elections

Garowe – The holding of direct local elections was the focus of a visit today by representatives from some of Somalia’s main international partners to the country’s northern Federal Member State (FMS) of Puntland.

18 Oct 2022

Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media in Garowe

As delivered

Good afternoon, Mr. President, Mr. Vice-President, members of the Cabinet, members of your advisory team.

It’s a pleasure to be back in Garowe.

18 Oct 2022

On fifth anniversary, United Nations remembers victims of deadly Mogadishu attack

Mogadishu – On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the suicide bombing in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on 14 October 2017, the United Nations today joined the people and government of Somalia in remembering the victims and survivors of the deadly attack.

14 Oct 2022

Zeinab Omar Ali: A woman of action advocating for Somali women’s participation

Baidoa – The electoral process is usually a time of concerted effort for all who want to see a change in leadership.

08 Oct 2022

UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter, Issue 24, September 2022

Read here the latest UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter.

05 Oct 2022

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia

New York – The Secretary-General condemns today’s attacks in Beletweyne, HirShabelle, perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in many casualties, including state officials.

03 Oct 2022