News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Mogadishu – The new Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (DSRSG), Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, arrived in Mogadishu today to assume her duties with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). “I am honored by the opportunity to join the United Nations in…

Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the continuation of talks on 1 March between Federal Government of Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and the Council of Presidential Candidates. After the successful meeting on 25 February, the partners appeal to the Prime Minister and the…

Public Space | UN-Habitat builds public facilities at the Dhusamareb District Office, Galmudug State UN-Habitat has started the construction of public facilities at the Dhusamareb District Office, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation, Ministry of…

New York -- The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu yesterday. He extends his profound condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured. He calls for the perpetrators of this attack to be brought to…

Baidoa -- The Baidoa prison was built by the Italian government during the colonial era in the South West State of Somalia. The Ministry of Justice considers it to be one of the country’s most secure prisons because it has no history of escapes and deems it suitable for accommodating high-risk…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia commends Somali women for their immense contributions to peace and development in the country and calls for decisive action by Somali leaders to ensure gender equality and full participation of women in all…

Mogadishu - Hinda Dahir Jama’s love for journalism started early – and has involved its share of danger and hardship. “Being a journalist is my childhood dream come true. It stems from my strong hope to become a role model for Somali female journalists in this male-dominated industry,” says Ms. Jama…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned today’s attack in which six mortar rounds landed within the perimeter of the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. No United Nations…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned today’s attack in which six mortar rounds landed within the perimeter of the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. No United Nations…

New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu yesterday. He extends his profound condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured. He calls for the perpetrators of this attack to be brought to…

Mogadishu – COVID-19 vaccines: arrival and rollout in Somalia 300,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for frontline workers and the most vulnerable Mogadishu – Efforts to protect Somalis during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic stepped up today with the arrival of the first…

COVID-19 vaccines: arrival and rollout in Somalia 300,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for frontline workers and the most vulnerable Mogadishu – Efforts to protect Somalis during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic stepped up today with the arrival of the first shipment of 300,000…