
UNSOS Supported Isnaay Radio Drives Positive Social Change in Jowhar, Somalia
Jowhar - Abdalle Omar Ali, a 34-year-old businessman in Jowhar, a rich agricultural town in Somalia’s Hirshabelle State, regularly listens to his favourite radio station every morning and evening. The father of three has…

UNSOS commended for aiding development of Somalia’s aviation sector
Mogadishu – On a recent visit to the UN Aviation Section in Mogadishu, the Head of UNSOS, Assistant Secretary-General Dr Aisa Kirabo Kacyira and Somali government officials, led by the National Security Advisor Hussein Sheikh…

UNSOS trains ATMIS, SSF and UNSOS medical personnel on emergency medical care
Mogadishu – “I have gained invaluable insights and skills to help my country, and I am grateful to our trainers,” noted Lt. Osman Abdi Osman, a medic from the Somali National Army hospital in Mogadishu at the end of a four…

Baidoa Airport Upgrade Boosts Somalia’s Aviation Capacity
Baidoa - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has commenced a massive project to fence off Shaati Gaduud Airport in Baidoa, South West State of Somalia, to enhance the safety of aircraft and passengers and…

UNSOS Commemorates World Environment Day
Mogadishu – The UN, ATMIS, and FGS personnel participated in a ceremony to commemorate World Environment Day. To mark the occasion, representatives from the three entities planted trees and toured a wastewater management…

UNSOS provides crucial logistical support for Jowhar Town FOB handover
Mogadishu – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has provided essential logistical support for the handover of Jowhar Town Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) - Horseed, Parliament and State House - from the…

UNSOS prepares Somali vendors to supply food rations
Mogadishu – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) on Thursday hosted a seminar to prepare Somali-owned businesses to bid for UN contracts to supply food rations. The seminar, which attracted at least 50 local…

UNSOS Medical and Field Technology Sections win 2023 Secretary-General’s Award in the category UN 2.0 Quintet of Change
Mogadishu –The Medical and Field Technology sections of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), have won the 2023 Secretary-General’s award in the UN 2.0 Quintet for Change, in recognition of the innovative…

UNSOS trains South West State civil aviation firefighters
Baidoa –Twelve Somalia Civil Aviation Authorities, Airport Fire Rescue personnel from South West State have successfully completed a Airport Fire and Rescue course conducted by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia…

UNSOS supports training to use drones to drop tree seeds
Baidoa - In a bid to boost efforts to tackle climate change and environmental degradation, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) trained officials from South West State Ministry of Environment and Climate…

UNSOS trains Somali security personnel on modern communication systems
Mogadishu – The ongoing offensive against Al-Shabaab militants has received a significant boost with the recent hands- on training for Somali Security Forces (SSF) on seamless two-way handheld communication and coordination…

UNSOS Trains ATMIS Formed Police Unit Officers on Environmental Conservation
Baidoa–United Nations Support Office (UNSOS) conducted a five-day environment conservation training programme for African Union Mission to Somalia (ATMIS) peacekeepers, equipping them to protect the environment during…