Ugandan battlegroup honoured for outstanding service in Somalia

The African Union has awarded medals to a contingent of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) soldiers for their outstanding role in securing strategic towns and major supply routes in Somalia.

Somalia and Russia affirm their keenness to strengthen bilateral relations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Isse Awad, met with his Russian counterpart H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday.

Sierra Leonean police officers feted for distinguished service in Somalia

More than 100 Sierra Leonean police officers stationed in Jubbaland were awarded medals for their exemplary contribution in securing the federal member state.

U.S. Support for Somalia Resiliency and Overcoming Humanitarian Crises

U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Y. Yamamoto held a roundtable discussion with organizations that work with the people and government of Somalia to overcome humanitarian crises. Joining Ambassador Yamamoto were representatives from: UN World Food Program, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, UNICEF,…

New UNFPA Representative to Somalia presents credentials to the Federal Republic of Somalia

The UNFPA Representative, Mr. Anders Thomsen, today officially presented his credentials to the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command Conduct Airstrike Targeting Al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Garowle, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia.

AMISOM roots for more women in peacekeeping operations

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is advocating for the deployment of more women in peacekeeping operations in the continent, saying their role has been critical in stabilizing Somalia.

WFP delivers food assistance from China to African countries

Ships carrying thousands of tonnes of rice set off from Huangpu Port in Shanghai on Friday for Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan to help these countries cope with their food security crisis.

Somalia signs technical assistance agreement with UPU

Ships carrying thousands of tonnes of rice set off from Huangpu Port in Shanghai on Friday for Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan to help these countries cope with their food security crisis.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs receives a copy of the credentials of the new Serbian ambassador

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed-Kheir Abdi, received at his office in the ministry a copy of the credentials of His Excellency Mr. Dragan Zupanjevac, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Somalia rejoins UPU family as decades-long sanctions are lifted

Somalia has officially resumed its full membership at the world's governing body for postal services, as decades-long sanctions were lifted the same day.

Somalia's government seeks ways to integrate diaspora and local Somali professionals

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is making concerted efforts to enhance coordination between local professionals and their counterparts from the diaspora.

Post Minister asks UPU to lift sanctions against Somalia

Somalia's minister for Post, Telecom and Technology, H. E. Eng. Abdi Ashur Hassan, has officially asked Universal Postal Union (UPU) to lift sanctions imposed on Somalia that denied the country a meaningful participation in union activities.

AMISOM launches roads rehabilitation project in Dhobley, in Somalia's Lower Jubba region

Roads in Dhobley town, in Somalia's Lower Jubba region, will receive a major facelift, following the commencement of rehabilitation works, launched on Saturday, by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

Somali Foreign Ministry holds a conference for Diaspora and citizens at home to promote integration

A conference on Diaspora and local integration was launched to promote a unified vision for the development of Somalia in Mogadishu, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Mahdi Mohamed Gulaid (Khadar), and a number of ministers and members of the two Houses of Parliament.

Somali defense minister meets Italian counterpart in Mogadishu

The Minister of Defense, Hon. Mr. Hassan Ali Mohamed, welcomed his Italian counterpart, H.E Ms. Elisabetta Trenta, at the Aden Abdulle International airport in Mogadishu on Monday.

Eritrea Foreign Minister Arrives in Mogadishu

The Minister of foreign affairs of Eritrea, Osman Saleh Mohammed and his accompanying delegation which included the presidential adviser, Mr. Yemane Gabreab arrived in Mogadishu today and were welcomed upon arrival at Aden Adde International Airport by H.E Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…

EU pledges continued support to AMISOM on the implementation of key programmes under the Somalia Transition Plan

The European Union has pledged its continued commitment to support the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to implement key programmes and activities under the Somalia Transition Plan.

AMISOM reviews its Mission Implementation Plan to bolster its activities

With changing priorities in its Mission, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), is reviewing its Mission Implementation Plan, in order to fast track key activities, detailed in its Concept of Operations (CONOPS) document, which provides a comprehensive basis for conducting operations, including…

Somalia and Kenya agree to normalize relations

Somalia and Kenya agreed yesterday to normalize relations between the two neighboring countries after a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Isse Awad and his Kenyan counterpart H.E. Amb. Monica Juma…

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