Geopolitics
New York, Apr 16 (JEN): The top United Nations official in Somalia condemned yesterday a terrorist attack against the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education in Mogadishu city that resulted in the death and injuries of civilians, members of the security forces and Government workers. more
Somalia: UN condemns attack that killed security personnel

New York, Mar 13 (JEN): The United Nations envoy in Somalia has strongly condemned Thursday’s attack in Baidoa town in the Interim South West Administration, which resulted in the dea ...

Somalia: UN, partners welcome new Cabinet, note inclusion of women

New Delhi, Feb 12 (JEN) The United Nations has urged the new Somali Government to move quickly to deliver on its ‘Vision 2016’ agenda following the approval of a Cabinet that ha ...

Somalia: UN, international partners call for resolution of country's political crisis

New York, Jan 23 (JEN) The United Nations and its international partners on Thursday voiced concern over delays in the resolution of Somalia’s long-standing political crisis and in th ...

Somalia: Security Council calls for unity amid political crisis

New York, Dec 11 (JEN)The United Nations Security Council announced on Wednesdaythat it has taken note of a recent parliamentary vote of “no confidence” resulting in the politica ...

Somalia: Security Council urges Member States to strengthen efforts against piracy

New York, Nov 13 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council today reaffirmed its condemnation of all acts of piracy and robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, reiterating its calls for the ...

UN envoy lauds collective progress in Somalia, urges unity, stability from leaders

New York, Nov 12(JEN) Hailing the political and economic gains made in Somalia through the partnerships and collective efforts of Somalis and the international community, the United Nations ...

In Somalia, Ban lauds country’s progress towards stability, urges ‘continuity’

New York, Oct 30 (JEN) Somalia has made “remarkable progress” as it continues down the road towards economic and political stability, United Nations UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- ...

Somalia: Marking one year in Puntland, UN pledges state-building support

New York, Aug 18 (JEN) At a ceremony marking its first year in Puntland, the United Nations mission in Somalia on Sunday pledged its continued support as the country looks ahead to beginning ...

UN envoy welcomes agreement of intent to form new central Somalia administration

New York, July 31 (JEN)The United Nations envoy in Somalia welcomed on Wednesday the agreement stating intent and principles for forming a new regional administration in the central part of ...