Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Condemns Attack on Soldiers

The AU troops were clearing a landing area for a helicopter when they came under attack

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) strongly condemns Sunday’s attack on its soldiers by Al Shabaab militants in Buurane village, Mahaday district of Hirshabelle State. The AU troops were clearing a landing area for a helicopter when they came under attack. The brave soldiers responded effectively…

Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

Newly deployed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officers train on Civil-Military relations to strengthen community relations

The participants covered various topics, including the African Union processes required to initiate Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), stabilisation and planning, CIMIC reporting

Sixteen newly deployed military officers, serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have completed an intense five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) to strengthen community relations in their areas of operation. The training, jointly organised by the AUSSOM Force Headquarters CIMIC…

Source: United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) |

Somalia: United Nations (UN) launches anti-racism campaign, reaffirms zero tolerance for discrimination

The UN SHARE Team, the Anti-racism task force of the UN in Somalia, organized several activities to commemorate the 2025 Anti-Racism Awareness week

The United Nations mission in Somalia recently commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, reaffirming its commitment to zero tolerance for racial discrimination within the UN system. To mark the day, the UN SHARE Team, the Anti-racism task force of the UN in Somalia, organized several activities…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Shares the Joy of Ramadan with Orphans in Somalia

As part of the program, each child received festive clothes to share in the joy of Eid

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), as part of its Ramadan programs, organized an iftar and provided festive clothes to 200 children residing at the Imam Al-Shafi’i Orphanage in Somalia. TİKA continues to share the spirit of Ramadan with children in need. In this context, an iftar program was organized…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

From Training to Action: Gender in Humanitarian Action in Somalia

The training targeted new members of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) GiHA working group from civil society organizations, women-led organizations in Banadir region

UN Women Somalia, Save the Children International and the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) facilitated a four-days training on Integrating Gender Perspectives in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Humanitarian Action in November 2024 in Mogadishu. The training targeted new members of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) GiHA working group…

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Somalia joins Afreximbank as it seeks to boost Intra-African trade and economic growth

Somalia’s membership of Afreximbank is a significant milestone that places the country on a path of sustainable economic transformation, upgrading of the country’s trade and industrial infrastructure

Somalia has formally acceded to the Establishment Agreement of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 53rd African member state of the African multilateral financial institution and bringing the Bank closer to its goal of broadening its product offerings to all parts of the continent.   In the instrument of accession…

Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) condemns Al-Shabaab mortar attacks in Mogadishu

These indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians underscore Al-Shabaab’s blatant disregard for human life and expose the group’s desperation in the face of relentless pressure from Somali security forces and international partners

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) condemns the heinous Al-Shabaab mortar attacks on Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport and nearby residential neighborhoods on Wednesday. These indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians underscore Al-Shabaab’s blatant disregard for human life and expose the group’s desperation in the face of…

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The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) honours Uganda Police officers for brave contributions to Somalia’s peace

The UFPU-12 contingent, deployed to Somalia in April 2024 under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has significantly contributed to the African Union mission’s success through operational support to the Somali Police Force

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has honoured 160 Ugandan police officers for their outstanding contribution to Somalia’s peace and security. The officers, from the 12th contingent of the Uganda Formed Police Unit (UFPU-12), received African Union medals of honour at a colourful ceremony presided over…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Brings Joy to Orphans in Somalia

To uphold the spirit of solidarity and sharing during Ramadan, TİKA organized an iftar program at the orphanage, which houses 130 boys and 45 girls between the ages of 4 and 17

As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage in Somalia and distributed festive clothing to 175 orphaned children. Years of civil war, terrorism, and drought in Somalia have left thousands of children orphaned and in need of care.…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Special Envoy of Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Norway's Envoy to Somalia

The meeting discussed cooperation ties between the two countries and the latest developments in Somalia

HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab met with HE Norway's Special Envoy to Somalia Einar Rystad, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation ties between the two countries and the latest developments in Somalia.

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