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Mogadishu – Somali journalists have a tough job. Their work is fundamental for sustainable development, human rights protection and democratic consolidation, but it can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly profession. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s…

Development | FAO installs solar power generator system in Kismayo FAO installed a state-of-the-art solar power generator system at the fish market in Kismayo, city of Jubaland, for the benefit of the local community and to enhance market efficiency. The system is part of FAO’s RAAISE project, which…

Mogadishu – As Somalia advances in its journey towards self-reliance and sustainability in national security, the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains critical. Their impact on local communities and national armed forces is devastating: in the last 12 months, about 600 IEDs resulted…

Mogadishu – Somalia is currently one of the countries most affected by the climate crisis which negatively impacts livelihood options, exacerbates displacement of populations, and increases inequality and insecurity. In response to these climate-related challenges, the United Nations (UN) has called…

Food Security | IOM supports food security with modern irrigation and seed distribution In Barwaqo, a village in Baidoa, traditional farming methods have become ineffective due to unpredictable weather, wrong seeds, and water shortages, affecting food production. IOM-supported Barwaqo Pilot…

Kampala – Being a person with a disability in Somalia is not easy. Years of war and civil strife have meant that the country’s social services are still rebuilding, with the Somali authorities and civil society groups at the forefront of those efforts. There are an estimated 2.5 million persons with…

(As delivered, New York) Madam President, distinguished members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the situation in Somalia. I am pleased to do so alongside the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ahmed Moallim Fiqi…

New York – James Swan, acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed the Security Council in New York alongside Mohammed El-Amine Souef, Head of the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The mandate for UNSOM is set to…

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Mogadishu – Wrapping up a two-day visit to Somalia, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, today reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country’s peace- and state-building. “The UN has been a longstanding partner to Somalia and…

Mogadishu – For many Somalis, the sport of football is a passion, whether it be following teams in a local tournament or in one of the world’s major leagues. But for one group of Somalis, it is the sport of goalball that has them eager to score. A version of the classic football game and designed…