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(edited for clarity) SPEAKERS Catriona Laing, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Anita Kiki Gbeho, UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Somalia (UNSOM) Aisa Kacyira, UN Assistant Secretary-General and…

Mogadishu – Marking the recent United Nations Day, the world body’s top officials in Somalia today reaffirmed its support for the Somali government and people as the country continues with its state- and peacebuilding efforts. “As you will all be aware, there are many, many challenges in the world…

Floods | OCHA coordinates flood preparedness Working with Somali authorities and partners, OCHA continued to coordinate flood preparedness and response following the seasonal Deyr rains, which fall from October to December. The rainfall has resulted in significant flash floods, the destruction or…

Mogadishu — There was a time when the National Museum of Somalia was a treasure trove for anyone wanting to get a sense of the country’s history and its rich arts and culture. That time was long ago. Established in 1934 by Italian colonial authorities as the ‘Museo della Garesa’ in the former home…

New York – Following the Secretary-General’s strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Security Council today extended until 31 October 2024 the Mission’s mandate and tasks, as set out in resolutions 2158 (2014) and 2592 (2021). Unanimously adopting resolution…

Mogadishu – The power of art to inspire and transcend came under the spotlight today at Somalia’s first-ever human rights art competition, aimed at raising awareness about human rights and fostering dialogue and debate on issues of importance to Somalis. “I am very delighted to witness this…

Baidoa – The road connecting the south-west city of Baidoa to the Somali capital of Mogadishu is a dangerous one, often plagued by uncertainty and insecurity. This has meant a strong reliance on air travel for the residents of Baidoa, the largest city in Somalia’s Southwest State with a population…

Mogadishu — Women are playing an increasingly high-profile role in bringing peace and security to Somalia, but more needs to be done to ensure their full inclusion and representation – that was one of the conclusions of a United Nations-backed gathering on the interlinkages among Somali women, peace…

(Edited for clarity) Thank you so much, Excellency. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be visiting Puntland. This is my second visit, following assuming office as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General. So it's a great pleasure this morning to meet with President Deni and members…

Garowe – Carrying on her regular engagements with the Federal Member States, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, today visited Puntland, where she met with its leadership, political actors and civil society. Among the issues discussed were Puntland’s relations…

(Edited for clarity) Good morning members of the press, Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, And thank you for coming, though the weather is so bad today – thank you for the efforts. I would like to begin my conversation with you this morning by thanking the Government of the Federal Republic of…

(Edited for clarity) Good morning members of the press, Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, And thank you for coming, though the weather is so bad today – thank you for the efforts. I would like to begin my conversation with you this morning by thanking the Government of the Federal Republic of…