News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

New York –The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by yesterday’s attack in Mogadishu, which killed over 100 people and wounded many more. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, which include United Nations staff, as well as the Government and people of Somalia. He…

Drought | OCHA leads funding revision for response plan OCHA took a lead role in the revision of targets and funding requirements to align Somalia’s 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and Drought Response and Famine Prevention Plan, which were subsequently endorsed. The updated 2022 HRP requires…

New York – The Members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu, on 29th October 2022, which killed at least 100 people and injured more than 300. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of…

New York – The Members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu, on 29th October 2022, which killed at least 100 people and injured more than 300. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of…

New York – Following the Secretary-General’s strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Security Council extended the Mission’s mandate and tasks until 31 October 2023. Adopting resolution 2657 ( S/RES/2657(2022)) by a vote of 14 in favour to none against, with…

Bosaso – Access to justice is not easy in Somalia. After decades of civil war, the country is still heavily engaged in trying to rebuild its judicial system and legal institutions, including courts of law, and the rule of law can be fragile. In turn, this means that many Somalis frequently face…

Mogadishu – At the start of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the United Nations in Somalia calls for a redoubling of efforts to prevent and address violence against women and girls. “The ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict in Somalia have displaced large populations…

Mogadishu – People’s ability to influence the future of their country by exercising their democratic rights was a topic of public discussions in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo, Garowe and Jowhar during October and November. The public discussions supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

Mogadishu – At the start of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the United Nations in Somalia calls for a redoubling of efforts to prevent and address violence against women and girls. “The ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict in Somalia have displaced large populations…

New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns Al-Shabaab’s latest attack on the Villa Rays Hotel in Mogadishu, resulting in multiple casualties. He is saddened that Somalia continues to be plagued by such heinous acts of terrorism and calls for the perpetrators to be held to account. The…

New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns Al-Shabaab’s latest attack on the Villa Rays Hotel in Mogadishu, resulting in multiple casualties. He is saddened that Somalia continues to be plagued by such heinous acts of terrorism and calls for the perpetrators to be held to account. The…

Desert Locusts | FAO's use of biopesticides helps win battle against desert locusts For decades, chemical pesticides have been the only solution to controlling desert locust numbers. But this approach can impact more than just these pests, it can also cause environmental and human health risks…