August 19
Somalia: UN Urges Protection for Civilians & Humanitarian Workers Amidst Ongoing Somali Conflict
On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations issued a powerful call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers caught in the crossfire of the Somali conflict,… Read more »
August 09
Somalia: Somalia Unveils an Strategic African Union Mission to Combat Al-Shabaab
The Federal Government of Somalia, with the ongoing support of the international community, has been engaged in a 17-year-long fight against Al-Shabaab, one of the most powerful… Read more »
August 08
Somalia: African Union Approves New Force to Secure Somalia After Atmis Withdrawal
The African Union (AU) has approved the deployment of a newly configured force to take over security operations in the country when the current AU mission's mandate lapses at the… Read more »
June 04
Somalia: Foreign Affairs Leads Delegation to UN General Assembly for Security Council Elections
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, departed for New York on Monday, leading the delegation of the Federal Republic… Read more »
May 29
Somalia: President Mohamud Receives the Acting UN Special Envoy to Discuss Bolstering Humanitarian and Security Cooperation
Somalia Federal Government President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has on Tuesday received the new Acting UN Special Representative Ambassador James Swan. Read more »
May 27
Somalia: Seasoned Diplomat Swan Returns to Lead Unsom's Renewed Mandate in Somalia
In a move to reinvigorate the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed veteran diplomat James Swan as the new… Read more »
May 22
Somalia: Minister of Interior Meets Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Raisedon Zenenga to Discuss Reconciliation and Elections
Somalia's Federal Government Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh on Tuesday received a courtesy visit from the Deptuy Special Representative… Read more »