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Source: Afreximbank |

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…

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
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…

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

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…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
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.…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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.

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

Somalia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest terrorist attack on the Presidential convoy

The EU reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Federal Government of Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab and other terrorist organisations

The European Union strongly condemns yesterday’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu, which targeted the convoy of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. We are dismayed by this heinous act that has claimed the lives of innocent civilians. The EU commends President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who has…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Assassination Attempt on Somalia President

His Excellency expressed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Somalia, and to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist assassination attempt on His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in several deaths and injuries to innocent people.  His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of…

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

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) trains personnel on women, peace and security

The training covered critical areas, including the Women, Peace and Security agenda and its pillars, the AUSSOM mandate and integrating gender into AUSSOM operations

Sixty (60) military and police personnel serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) recently completed a five-day training aimed at enhancing their knowledge on women’s critical role in peacekeeping. The training, organised by the AUSSOM Protection, Human Rights and Gender (PHRG) Division for Gender Focal…

Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

Children facing extreme hunger crisis put at risk by aid cuts as clinics close

Due to aid cuts, Save the Children is forced to close about 121 health and nutrition sites in Somalia, cutting off support for more than 250,000 people

Recent cuts in foreign aid have forced Save the Children to suspend lifesaving programmes for malnourished children as a reported 131 million children live in areas experiencing acute food crises globally. In a remote corner of northern Afghanistan, where winter has set in, health workers are battling the clock to…

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

Ghanaian peacekeepers in Somalia mark 68th Independence Anniversary

As part of the day’s festivities, the female military and police peacekeepers held a march, and performed drills on gun assembly and stripping, as well as close combat martial arts

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) celebrated International Women’s Day today, recognising the valuable contributions made by female peacekeepers to ensure peace and security in Africa.  The day was celebrated at the AUSSOM Force Headquarters in Mogadishu, and held under the theme, “Accelerate Action: Rights, Equality,…

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