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As a busy mother bringing up four children between the ages of 10 and 20, Deka Mohamud Dirie would seemingly not have too much time to engage in environmental activism. Some people even told her that a woman would be incapable of doing both. However, those people soon changed their mind as Ms. Dirie…

The theme of this year’s International Youth Day – “Youth Engagement for Global Action” -- spotlights the ways in which the voices and activism of young people are making a difference and moving our world closer to the values and vision of the United Nations Charter. This year’s Youth Day occurs as…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners (listed below)* look forward to the reconvening of the Federal Government and Federal Member States leaders in Dhusamareb on 15 August, as scheduled, with all FMS and FGS leaders attending. Preserving the recently cultivated trust among the leaders and…

Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu on Sunday, which reportedly killed at least 16 people and left many more injured. “This brazen attack targeted civilians, including government workers, peacefully enjoying their Sunday…

Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu on Sunday, which reportedly killed at least 16 people and left many more injured. “This brazen attack targeted civilians, including government workers, peacefully enjoying their Sunday…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners (listed below) welcome the arrival of the Federal Government leadership and that of several Federal Member States in Dhusamareb, on 15 August, to begin their follow-up meeting, as scheduled. They also welcome the commencement of work by the joint…

New York – The Secretary-General of the United Nations presented, today, his report on Somalia to the Security Council.

New York – The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, will brief the Council on latest developments. The meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. (Mogadishu time) and can be viewed live via the following platforms: UN Web TV: http://webtv.un.org Twitter: https://twitter.com…

Mr. President, Members of the Council, Thank you for this opportunity to brief on the situation in Somalia. You have received a detailed written update in the latest report of the Secretary-General. So, I will focus on just a few key points regarding (1) elections, (2) relations between the Federal…

With elections slated for November delayed due to COVID-19, Somalia is at a critical juncture, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council on Thursday, pressing federal and state leaders to agree on voting modalities, and bolster the capacity of forces which are meant to…

Mogadishu – “Culture is the fountain of our progress and creativity and must be carefully nurtured to grow and develop,” according to the World Commission on Culture and Development – and it is a view many people in Somalia would agree with, especially those working in the country’s arts and culture…

New York – The Secretary-General of the United Nations presented, today, his report on Somalia to the Security Council.