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COVID-19 Response | UNICEF supports COVID-19 vaccines arrival in Somalia In mid-March, Somalia received the first consignment of the COVID-19 vaccines. As part of the UN’s support to Somalia, UNICEF assisted the Government in procuring and supplying the vaccines and injection equipment through the…

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…

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Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations in Somalia highlighted this year’s theme of ‘Perseverance, Partnership, Progress’ in working to eliminate the threat of explosive hazards to Somalis. “While the country is improving in…

Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations in Somalia highlighted this year’s theme of ‘Perseverance, Partnership, Progress’ in working to eliminate the threat of explosive hazards to Somalis. “While the country is improving in…

Mogadishu – As Somalis prepare to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan, international partners* express hope that the basic tenets of reflection, tolerance, forgiveness and reconciliation will usher in a successful summit of the Federal Government and Federal Member State leaders. Noting the importance…

Mogadishu – As Somalis prepare to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan, international partners* express hope that the basic tenets of reflection, tolerance, forgiveness and reconciliation will usher in a successful summit of the Federal Government and Federal Member State leaders. Noting the importance…

Mogadishu – International partners* are alarmed by public statements made by some officials yesterday suggesting that the closed-door, consultative, ice-breaking meeting of Federal Government and Federal Member State leaders is not making progress. We stress that these talks are central to ensuring…

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Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, extends his warm wishes to all Somalis as the Holy Month of Ramadan begins. “On behalf of the entire United Nations family in Somalia, please accept my warm wishes for a peaceful month of worship…

Mogadishu – The African Union (AU), Canada, Denmark, European Union (EU), Finland, France, Germany, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and the United Nations are deeply concerned by…