Geopolitics
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News): Congratulating former Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Farmajo’ on his election as Somalia’s new President, the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNSOM) said the UN and the wider international community are ready to assist him in addressing the myriad challenges that await his Government. more
Stage ‘gradually being set’ for Somalia to move to a new phase in sustaining peace – UN envoy

New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Somalia, the United Nations envoy for the country noted on Friday that the recently concluded election w ...

UN allocates $3 million to Somalia-Kenya cross-border pilot project for Somali refugees

New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund is set to allocate $3 million on a pilot project that will provide peacebuilding and professional skills to Somali re ...

Security Council extends African Union mission in Somalia

New York, July 8 (Just Earth News): Reauthorizing the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 May 2017, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday set out key objectives for ...

Somalia: Security Council commends advancements, urges accelerated peace- and State-building

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The Security Council welcomed the political and security progress in Somalia during a mission to the capital, Mogadishu, on 19 May, where representatives ...

Somalia: UN urges resolution to crisis after legislators approve motion to impeach President

New York, Aug 20 (JEN): Envoys from the United Nations and other international organizations on Wednesday joined to express deep concern that a parliamentary motion to impeach Somali Preside ...

Somalia: UN official commends election of speaker of regional assembly

New York, June 29 (JEN) The United Nations envoy for Somalia commended on Sunday the completion of the establishment of the assembly of Galmudug, a region located in the center of the count ...

Security Council: UN envoy says world must not squander opportunity in Somalia

New York, May 20 (JEN): While it is too soon to celebrate definitive success in Somalia, and while the situation remains challenging, progress is being made and the international community w ...

UN official visits Kenya and Somalia to discuss future of Dadaab camp

New York, May 15 (JEN): The United Nations refugee chief has completed a visit to Kenya and Somalia where he held successful meetings with the Presidents of both countries and discussed issu ...

Somalia remains one of the largest, most complex emergencies: UN official

New York, May 9 (JEN): In New York to update Member States and partners on the humanitarian and development situation in Somalia, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia said ...