Somalia: Somalia Defense Minister Outlines New African Union Mission in Regional Tour

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdiqadir Mohamed Noor, has been actively engaging with troop-contributing countries for the forthcoming African Union mission, set to start in 2025. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Welcomes UN Transition Plan, Emphasizing Sovereignty and Self-Reliance

The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its approval of a United Nations Security Council resolution that outlines the transition of the United Nations Assistance Mission… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets UN Official to Discuss Security Transition

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia held a productive meeting with Atul Khare, the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support at the United Nations, focusing on the… Read more »

Somalia: 4.4 Million Expected to Face Crisis Levels of Hunger in Somalia - UN

The number of people experiencing crisis levels of hunger in Somalia is expected to rise to 4.4 million between October and December, the UN Office for the Coordination of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali FM Returns to Hero's Welcome After UNGA Advocacy for Sovereignty

Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi returned to a rousing welcome at Aden Adde International Airport on Sunday, following his participation in the United Nations… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. and Somalia Forge Path On Security and Stability At UNGA Meet

Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Forge Ahead With Enhanced Strategic Partnership At UNGA

At the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia engaged in a significant bilateral dialogue… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Deni Engages With International Community in Nairobi

In a significant diplomatic move, President Said Abdullahi Deni of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region met with representatives from various international communities in… Read more »

Somalia: UN Calls for Protection of Aid Workers, Civilians in Somalia

The UN's top relief official in Somalia called on all parties to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in the country's conflict areas. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Marks World Humanitarian Day With a Focus On Resilience and Recognition

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) delivered a poignant speech at an event held in Mogadishu,… Read more »

Somalia: UN - 39 Die in Somalia Armed Clashes in 2 Months

At least 39 people were killed in recent inter-clan clashes in Somalia in the past two months, the United Nations humanitarian agency said on Monday. Read more »

Djibouti: Egypt and Djibouti Pledge Support to New AU Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia

In a significant development for regional stability efforts, Egypt and Djibouti have offered to contribute to a fresh African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: IGAD Discusses Peace, Security, and Cross-Border Issues With Khaatumo Leader

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) recently held discussions with Khaatumo leader Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali "Firdhiye" to address critical issues affecting the… Read more »

Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia

A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and UN Begin Talks On Transition to UN Country Team Structure

In a significant step towards self-reliance and development, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has initiated discussions with the United Nations (UN) to transition from a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Transport and Aviation Discusses Road Safety With UN Special Envoy

The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Fardowsa Osman Egal, accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry, Bashir Moallim Ali Hassan, recently held a productive meeting with… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Security Council Seat Seen as Testament to Progress

In a significant development for the East African nation, Somalia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a voting… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM and UN Special Representative Discuss Enhanced Collaboration for Somalia

In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, recently met with James Swan, the acting United Nations Special Representative for Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets New UN Special Representative for Somalia

In a significant development for the country's international relations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, welcomed the new… Read more »

Somalia: UN Sanctions Three Al-Shabaab Leaders At Request of Somali Government

In a significant move to combat terrorism, the United Nations Security Council has sanctioned three leaders of the Al-Shabaab militant group following a request from the Somali… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »