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A reinforced battalion of UN soldiers serving in Somalia have been feted for their distinguished service. The soldiers received medals and certificates at an awards ceremony presided by the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Mr. Michael Keating. “We as the UN family could not work…

A multi-partner project aimed at improving the coordination of international support to the Somali Police Force (SPF) was unveiled Thursday in the capital Mogadishu. The Police Projects Coordination Cell (PPCC), which has representation from the Somali Police Force, various United Nations bodies…

PRESS STATEMENT 17/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating congratulated the people and Government of Somalia on the anniversary of the country’s independence. Mr. Keating praised the entrepreneurship and perseverance of the Somali people as…

PRESS STATEMENT 18/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating extends his congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “On behalf of the entire United Nations family in Somalia, I wish you a very happy and peaceful Eid,” said SRSG…

A proposed maritime code for Somalia has received backing from the country’s key maritime stakeholders and development partners. The draft policy which underpins the code and the general overview of the provisions of the code were launched in Mogadishu today at a high-level event attended by senior…

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Children and Armed Conflict Leila Zerrougui has concluded a six-day visit to Somalia, where she made a plea for better protection of children caught up in armed conflict. Addressing a press conference in Mogadishu today at the end of…

PRESS STATEMENT 19/2016 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating condemned in the strongest possible terms today’s terrorist attack in the vicinity of Mogadishu International Airport that killed at least a dozen people. Suicide bombers detonated two…

New York – The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack in the vicinity of Mogadishu International Airport. He expresses sincere condolences to the friends and families of the deceased, and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. The Secretary-General reaffirms that such criminal acts will…

At only twenty-five years of age, Fatima Abdi Warsame is at the helm of an organization that mobilizes young people to start projects that enhance their status in society. Her leadership role at the Somali National Youth Council prepared her for a more challenging task: generating nationwide support…

Interviewer: Hello sir, welcome and thank you for agreeing to do this interview. What is the role of the UN in the electoral process? SRSG: The UN’s role is to support a Somali owned and Somali managed electoral process. Our job is to provide technical support and advice, but very much to respond to…

Members of the Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FIEIT) have assured the public that they will carry out their assignment with impartiality to ensure the electoral process is successful.Omar Mohamed Abdulle ‘Dhagey’, the chairman of the FIEIT, made the undertaking during a media…

A new political drama aimed at encouraging women’s participation in politics is up and running on various radio stations in Somalia. The drama is about a young, courageous Somali woman named Habboon, who is determined to embark on a political career with the aim of inspiring many other women to join…