May 02
Somalia: UN Special Representative Catriona Laing Bids Farewell to Southwest State of Somalia
The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, recently concluded her farewell visits to the Southwest State of Somalia, where she met with President Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »
April 09
Africa: AU Requests Funding for Post-ATMIS Somalia Mission
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has demanded adequate, sustainable, and predictable funding for the soon-to-be-established follow-up mission in Somalia. Read more »
April 03
East Africa: Kenya-Somalia Border Posts to Remain Closed As ATMIS Drawdown Winds Down
Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »
March 25
Somalia: UN Officials Meet Minister of Finance of Somalia
The Minister of Finance of SomaCatriona Lainglia, Bihi Iman Cige met with top United Nations officials in Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday. Read more »
March 20
Somalia: Somali PM Receives UNHCR Representative in Mogadishu
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Mr. Charles Mballa, the UNHCR Representative, at his office in the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Read more »
March 14
Somalia: ATMIS Commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. Read more »
March 11
Somalia: UN Mision in Somalia Extends Its Warmest Wishes to People for Ramadan
As the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan starts, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. Read more »
February 27
Somalia: AU Appoints New Deputy Head of Somalia Mission
The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia, Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam , on Sunday, February… Read more »
Africa: Somali Army Chief Meets AU Military Officials On War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali Army chief, Ibrahim Sheikh, met with AU military officials to discuss ways to speed up the ongoing all-out war on Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
February 23
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council
Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »
February 11
Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Attack in Somali Capital That Kills 3 Emirati Troops and 1 Bahraini Officer
The al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab claimed an attack that killed three Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer on a training mission at a military base in the… Read more »
February 04
Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia
The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more… Read more »
January 31
Somalia: WHO Launches Project to Reduce Child Mortality
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has launched a project to reduce the alarmingly high number of child deaths related to pneumonia and diarrhea in Somalia. Read more »
January 11
Somalia: UN Concerned About the Fate of Personnel Traveling On Helicopter Seized in Somalia
The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel traveling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized on Wednesday by al-Shabaab militants, though no… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Somalia: WHO Scales up Cholera Response in Somalia As Death Toll Hits 42
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it's ramping up response to prevent cholera transmission in Somalia as flash floods from heavy downpours intensify across the… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Somalia: UN in Talks to Ensure Successful Security Transition
The United Nations is in talks with Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission to Somalia (ATMIS) to ensure a successful security transition is achieved, a UN official said. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council to Hold an Important Meeting On Somalia Situation
By the end of this month, October, the Security Council will hold a meeting to discuss the situation in Somalia, security, the fight against Al-Shabaab, humanitarianism, and other… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council to Hold a Meeting On the Situation in Somalia
The Security Council will convene for an open briefing, followed by closed consultations, on the situation in Somalia. The expected briefers are Special Representative of the… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Somalia: Southwest State Leader Announces the 2nd Phase of Al-Shabaab War
The president of the South West state, Abdazis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, presided over a conference to talk about getting ready for the second phase of the fight to liberate… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Somalia: UN Ramps Up Mitigation Measures in Wake of El Nino in Somalia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said Monday its Somalia Water and Land Information Management (SWALIM) Unit is ramping up mitigation measures,… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Somalia: PM Calls for UNSC Arms Embargo Removal in His Address to UNGA78
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre delivered a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting the government's progress on security, counterterrorism efforts,… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Bans Resale of Aid After Alleged Theft of EU Funds Through WFP
Somalia banned the trading of humanitarian aid stuff in a black market following the suspension of EU funds through the UN Food Agency [WFP] over theft. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Somalia: NISA Reveals Names and Photos of Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in Somalia
NISA has released the names and photos of Al-Shabaab leaders who were killed in the latest operations by SNA soldiers with the support of foreign forces. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base - Casualties Reported
Al-Shabaab launched a heavy attack this morning in Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region, as local residents said they woke up to the sound of gunshots and explosions. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Discuss Stepping up Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre received the US Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Shane Dixon at his office in Mogadishu on Tuesday, August 8. Read more »