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Baidoa Youth Hub: From agricultural depot, militia hideaway and khat storage site to centre for young Somalis
Baidoa – The Baidoa Youth Hub is located at the end of Wakaladda Biyaha Street in the heart of Baidoa. At its main entrance, there is a constant stream of young Somalis passing through. Their easygoing energy and smiles match…

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International Youth Day: 12 young Somalis driving change and progress
Mogadishu – Today is International Youth Day, an occasion to highlight youth issues around the world and to celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. With youth making up some 70 per cent of…

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Fake News Alert: 001
The United Nations is aware of an alleged UN security report that has been circulated on social media. This is a fake document and the report is false.

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Farah Omar Nur: A veteran journalist, educator and activist spearheading media development in Somalia
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…

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A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in August 2024
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…

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UN launches month-long training to reduce the threat of explosive devices in Somalia
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…

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UN calls for urgent climate change adaptation in Somalia
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…

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A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in September 2024
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…

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UDHAN: Training in Uganda to benefit people with vision impairment in Somalia
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…

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Statement by Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia
(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…

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Somalia: UN official reports on electoral progress, ongoing security challenges
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…

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UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter, Issue 32, September 2024
Read here the latest UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter.