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Muna Ibrahim Dakhtar: Setting a Leading Example for Somali Women Journalists

With a determined gait, her movements indicate focus and haste

Two days a week, before dawn, when the streets of Hargeisa are still empty, and the tea sellers are only just starting to set up their stalls, a solitary figure rushes through the waking city.  She wastes no time. With a determined gait, her movements indicate focus and haste.  Her…

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Secretary-General Appoints Mr. Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia

Mr. Zenenga brings extensive experience in supporting political processes and mediation, managing complex peace operations, and working with Government and other key stakeholders in conflict and post-conflict settings

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Mr. Zenenga succeeds Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her dedicated service in Somalia. Currently serving as…

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Aisha Ahmed Hussein: Enhancing Access to High-Quality Education for Somali Children

In addition to financial obstacles and raising awareness, the education activist is also making efforts to ensure education is available to as many children as possible

For many children in Somalia, going to school and receiving a good education is still a dream out of their reach. More than three million Somali children are out of school. In many areas across the country, parents are not able to fund their children’s education.  In addition to poverty,…

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Somalia: United Nations (UN)-contracted plane carrying humanitarian supplies crashes in South West State

Initial reports indicate there was one fatality and two people injured

A United Nations-contracted cargo plane today crashed while landing on an air-strip in El-Barde in Somalia’s South West State. The aircraft was transporting humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme when it veered off the runway. Initial reports indicate there was one fatality and two people injured.  The United Nations…

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⁠United Nation (UN) Condemns Deadly Mortar Attack on Aden Adde International Airport Area

The UN in Somalia calls for those responsible to be brought to justice, and remains committed to supporting the people and government of Somalia in their efforts to build peace and stability in the country

The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns a mortar attack which killed a member of the UN Guard Unit on Thursday. “The UN Guard Unit plays an integral role in ensuring the safety and security of UN staff working in support of Somali peace- and state-building. We condemn this act…

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Aviation Incident Involving United Nations-Contracted Helicopter

The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation

The UN can confirm that there has been an aviation incident involving a UN-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia. The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation. The UN is in the process of gathering all relevant information. Response efforts are underway.  More information will be shared when it becomes available.

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International Partners welcome conclusion of Puntland leadership elections

International partners strongly encourage greater participation and meaningful inclusion also of women and youth in future processes

Somalia’s international partners* welcome the conclusion of Puntland’s presidential election on 8 January 2024. We commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland on the peaceful conduct of the process. We appreciate the efforts of all political and electoral stakeholders to ensure a peaceful process and encourage all…

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International Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Garowe

International partners remain committed to supporting Somalia and the Somali people in building the foundation for a peaceful and prosperous society

International partners* are concerned about the risk of higher tensions, including the current mobilization of forces, in Garowe. The presence of these forces is intimidating civilians and has led to the closure of schools.  There is no justification for violence or the threat of force. Grievances should be addressed peacefully…

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Somalia: Improved Runways Help Baidoa’s Shati-Gaduud Airport Take off

In partnership with Southwest State’s administration, the UN Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) took up the challenge of getting the runway of Shati-Gaduud International Airport up to scratch

The road connecting the south-west city of Baidoa to the Somali capital of Mogadishu is a dangerous one, often plagued by uncertainty and insecurity. This has meant a strong reliance on air travel for the residents of Baidoa, the largest city in Somalia’s Southwest State with a population of more…

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National Museum: Preserving Somali Heritage against All Odds

The renaissance of the National Museum is a valuable fact for Somalis and the world, especially for Somalis, whose culture is to be represented here

There was a time when the National Museum of Somalia was a treasure trove for anyone wanting to get a sense of the country’s history and its rich arts and culture. That time was long ago. Established in 1934 by Italian colonial authorities as the ‘Museo della Garesa’ in the former home of…