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March 04
Somalia: UN Crime Prevention Chief Pledges Enhanced Cooperation in Somalia
The Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly has highlighted the threats of transnational organized crime, terrorism and corruption that is… Read more »
February 19
Somalia: UN Committed to Help Somalia Deliver 'For Its People'
Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special… Read more »
February 16
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, Somalia, Mali Amongst Highest Users of Child Soldiers
As we mark the International Day against the use of Child Soldiers, commonly known as the Red Hand Day, the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba,… Read more »
January 24
Somalia: World News in Brief - Houthis Order Us-UK Staffers to Leave, Cholera Response Scales Up in Somalia, Teachers Vital to Fight Against Hate Speech
Houthi authorities in Yemen on Wednesday have ordered UN and other humanitarian staff holding US and UK passports to leave the country within a month. Read more »
January 10
Somalia: UN Helicopter Captured by Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel travelling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized on Wednesday by al-Shabaab militants, though no… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Somalia: Good Morning, Mogadishu! Preserving Somalia's Cultural History, One Tape At a Time
Historic audio recordings covering the recent history of Somalia are being preserved for future generations thanks to UN support. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Somalia: Needs Rise As Flooding Spreads in Somalia
Deadly torrential rains and floods have affected more than two million people in several areas of Somalia, with over 100 killed and 750,000 displaced from their homes, the… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali-Born Champion of Refugee Education Wins Top UNHCR Award
A former child refugee born in Somalia, who dedicated himself to changing lives through education, has been named as this year's winner of the prestigious UNHCR Nansen Refugee… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Somalia: Insecurity Worsens, Civilians Pay the Price - UN Envoy
Insecurity persists in Somalia, with extremist group Al-Shabaab and fighting in the Laascaanood region taking a heavy toll on civilians, the UN envoy for the country told the… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Somalia: From the Field - Hip Hop Artist K'naan's New Track Hails Refugees
Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K'naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin' Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: Somalia in Danger of Losing Hard-Won Gains, Security Council Hears
Despite gains made in tackling terrorism and advancing the electoral process in Somalia, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Thursday that extra effort and funding are… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Somalia: 'Immense Tragedy' Underscores Need to Address Unexploded Ordnance Danger in Somalia
Greater efforts are needed to protect civilians in Somalia from unexploded weapons of war, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) said on Monday in the wake of a recent deadly incident… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Somalia: WHO Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack in Somalia
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday condemned in the strongest possible terms the deadly attack on the Pearl Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia, that left… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Somalia: UN Chief Delivers Message of 'Hope and Renewal' for Somalia
UN chief António Guterres on Wednesday reaffirmed the world body's commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to establishing lasting… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Somalia: In Mogadishu, UN Chief Urges 'Massive International Support' for Somalia
Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Somalia: U.S.$2.6 Billion Appeal to Aid Millions Still On the Brink of Famine
The UN's Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, made a passionate appeal for sustained support for the country's most vulnerable on Wednesday, where… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Somalia: Funding for African Union Somalia Mission Critical to Security - UN Political Chief
The UN political affairs chief has underlined the critical need to ensure funding for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), warning that a shortfall could… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Somalia: UN Official Underlines Need to Advance Women's Participation in Public Life
Despite many challenges, Somalia has made significant progress in advancing key national priorities, but enhancing women's political participation remains critical, UN Deputy… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Somalia: U.S.$2.6 Billion Appeal to Support Millions of People Amid Drought and Famine Fears
Humanitarians are seeking $2.6 billion to assist some 7.6 million people in Somalia this year, the UN and partners announced on Wednesday, together with the Federal and State… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Somalia: Urgent Support Needed for Rural Communities Facing Famine, FAO Warns
Famine is fast approaching in Somalia and more than 700,000 people could face starvation next year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Tuesday, citing the latest… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Somalia: Famine Narrowly Averted - So Far, Warn UN Humanitarians
In Somalia, a full-blown famine has been narrowly averted for now, but the hunger emergency has not gone away, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: Human Rights Chief Decries Steep Rise in Civilian Casualties
A steep rise in civilian casualties across Somalia, largely at the hands of Al-Shabaab militants, has exacerbated an already grim human rights and humanitarian situation there,… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Somalia: UNICEF Warns of Unprecedented Child Deaths
Thousands of severely malnourished boys and girls in Somalia are at risk of dying, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday, urging donors to step up support amid historic… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Somalia: We Are Committed to Tackling Looming Famine and Terrorism, President Tells UN Assembly
Despite efforts to move past decades of drought and conflict, Somalia is facing some of the most complex crises in the world, its President said today at the UN General Assembly,… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Somalia: Catastrophic Hunger Levels Leave 500,000 Children At Risk of Dying in Somalia
Catastrophic hunger levels in Somalia have left more than 513,000 children at risk of dying, 173,000 more than during the 2011 famine, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday. Read more »
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