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New York – The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached by the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States leaders on the implementation of the 17 September Electoral Model as an outcome of the summit convened by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. He urges all stakeholders to…

New York – The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached by the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States leaders on the implementation of the 17 September Electoral Model as an outcome of the summit convened by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. He urges all stakeholders to…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* welcome the successful conclusion of the Federal Government of Somalia – Federal Member States (FGS-FMS) summit in Mogadishu. We commend Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble for his leadership of this process, as well as the Federal Member State…

Beach development | UN-Habitat, the European Union and Somaliland’s Berbera Municipality create a beachfront for everyone to enjoy UN-Habitat held a ground-breaking ceremony to launch the Berbera Beach Development which will provide recreational facilities for all and boost the local economy. The…

New York –In a press statement released Friday night, the 15 members of the council commended the country’s leaders for putting first “Somalia’s stability, security and development, and the best interests of the Somali people”. The agreement, that would allow elections within 60 days, was an outcome…

Good Afternoon, Mr. President, representatives of the media. Thank you, President Said Abdullahi Deni and your team, for the warm welcome that you have extended to us today. I am here with the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and head of AMISOM Ambassador…

Good Afternoon, Mr. President and members of the press. President Ahmed Abdi Kariye and your team, I wish to thank you for the warm reception extended to us today. I am undertaking today’s visit to Dhusamareb together with the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission…

Mogadishu-The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, opened a youth conference on the future of youth political participation held on 16-17 June in Mogadishu. Mr Abdelmoula praised Somalia’s young people who have…

Mogadishu – On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia James Swan paid tribute to the survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, and recognised with deep appreciation the efforts of…

Mogadishu – On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia James Swan paid tribute to the survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, and recognised with deep appreciation the efforts of…

Mogadishu – Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge knew from the outset that hard work and determination pay. The 32–year–old who is currently a director, analyst, researcher, lecturer, and blogger epitomises Somali youth’s struggles and resiliencies - get quality education, help family and rebuild the country…

Mogadishu—It was one hot Sunday late afternoon, in August 2020, when 42-year-old Batuulo Harun Amin’s world was ripped apart. Fetching firewood near her Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp on the outskirts of Mogadishu with her 8-year-old son, she was waylaid by four men—two of whom were wearing…