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Mogadishu – Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he underlined the need for international engagement to alleviate the country’s dire humanitarian situation and aid with…

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I wish to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the people of Somalia for their warm welcome. I am happy to be back here during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This continues my annual tradition of Ramadan solidarity visits, which dates back to my time as High…

Mogadishu – Wrapping up his solidarity visit to Somalia, the United Nations chief today reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to peace and stability. “Somalia faces many challenges, but in the spirit of Ramadan, I also bring a…

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I wish to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the people of Somalia for their warm welcome. I am happy to be back here during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This continues my annual tradition of Ramadan solidarity visits, which dates back to my time as High…

Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings and congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “As we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as they celebrate this…

Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings and congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “As we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as they celebrate this…

Mogadishu – One morning in 2011, Fatima Ismail Mohamed was seated in her 8th grade classroom in the Somali capital of Mogadishu waiting for the lesson to begin, when suddenly her friend seated next to her dropped to the ground, writhing in pain. At the time, she did not understand what was happening…

Food | FAO rehabilitates canals to help farmers overcome water shortages With support from FAO and funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, farming communities in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle area have been able to strengthen their household food security through the…

Garowe – Located in northern Somalia, Garowe is home to close to an estimated half a million residents. Of these, nearly 75,000 people are internally displaced due to climate change and conflict. Often, these people—known as internally displaced people, or IDPs—have lost everything, from family…

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic space. “The Somali media play an important role in keeping the public…

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic space. “The Somali media play an important role in keeping the public…

New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). She succeeds James Swan of the United States of…