Geopolitics

Somalia is opening a 'new chapter of its history' declares UN political affairs chief as forum ends with renewed commitments

New York: A high-level gathering of representatives from the Somali government and the international community, including the United Nations, ended in Brussels today with renewed commitment to support the Horn of Africa country’s progress in a range of areas, such as state and peace-building efforts. more

At Partnership Forum, UN officials highlights need for continued support for Somalia

New York, July 17: Speaking at the first day of the Somalia Partnership Forum in Brussels on Monday, senior United Nations officials commended the country’s government for its effor ...

‘Somalia at a critical juncture’ says UN’s political chief in her first visit

New York: Unity is essential for Somalis to achieve lasting peace and stability, the top United Nations political affairs official said on Thursday during a visit to the Horn of Africa co ...

Almost 500,000 affected as devastating floods inundate central Somalia – UN mission

New York: United Nations agencies in Somalia have stepped up their response in the wake of devastating flash floods across large parts of the country that have impacted nearly 500,000 peo ...

‘We are not out of the woods yet’ on drought relief efforts, warns top UN aid official in Somalia

New York, Feb 19 (JEN): The top United Nations humanitarian official in Somalia has commended the drought relief and recovery efforts of the authorities in the northern state of Puntland, ...

With new leadership committed to reforms, Somalis must make 2018 ‘year of implementation’ – UN envoy

New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Grappling with turbulent politics, persisting terrorism and the risk of famine, Somalia must make 2018 a year of carrying out reforms, a senior United Nation ...

International support for Somalia must focus on rebuilding security, averting famine – UN chief

New York, May 12(Just Earth News): Opening a major conference on Somalia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged the international community to support security ...

Somalia: UN, global partners commend creation of National Security Council

New York, Apr 18(Just Earth News): The United Nations and other members of the international community on Monday commended Somalia’s Federal Government and the Federal Member States for ag ...

Somalia: A moment of hope amid tragedy, says UN envoy

New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): Noting that Somalia faces a number of "daunting difficulties" after decades of conflict, a senior United Nations official on Thursday highlighted that the ...

Somalia: UN Security Council urges sustained momentum towards democratic governance

New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): Welcoming political and security progress in Somalia since 2012, including the recently concluded elections in the country, the United Nations Security Co ...