Press Releases

Somalia: EU announces €10 million to head off one of the worst Desert Locust outbreaks in decades

The outbreak could have devastating consequences on food security in a vulnerable country like Somalia, where 1 million people are already severely food insecure and at least 2.8 million are at risk.

Somalia To Reestablish Financial Relations with The World Bank Group After Thirty Years

WASHINGTON, February 27, 2020 — The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors today moved toward normalizing its relations with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) after thirty years. This will open up opportunities for Somalia to access concessional financing from the World Bank's International…

Somalia: African Development Bank Group approves framework to clear nation's arrears

The African Development Bank and African Development Fund today approved a framework for $122.55 million to clear Somalia's arrears, paving the way for the Bank Group to fully reengage with Somalia and opening opportunities for enhanced financing for the country.

Remarks by UN envoy James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia

Mr. President, 2020 has the potential to be a transformative year for Somalia. A number of key national priorities are due to conclude and will impact Somalia's trajectory for years to come.

AMISOM honours police officers from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia for efforts in stabilising Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has honoured 32 police officers for their contribution restoration of peace and security in Somalia.

Somalia: AMISOM trains 200 police officers in Hirshabelle State

Jowhar, 21 February 2020 – A total of 200 police officers trained by the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) will soon graduate from Jowhar Police Academy to maintain law and order in Hirshabelle State.

Somalia President signs Federal Electoral bill into law

The President of the federal republic of Somalia H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has signed the long-awaited Election Bill into law on a historic night at the State House, Villa Somalia.

Public consultations on new Somali constitution held in South West State

BAIDOA, Somalia – "I would like to see changes that address our interests," Nurta Mohamed, a resident of the Qasab 2 camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), said today at a gathering in the city of Baidoa, in Somalia's South West State.

Somali Journalists Union condemns multiple arrests against journalists in Hirshabelle and Puntland

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 20 February, 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arbitrary arrests against four journalists in the towns of Galkayo and Bulo-Burte on Wednesday 19 February and Thursday 20 February respectively.

Somalia: AMISOM hands over police station to Hirshabelle police

Beletwyene, 20 February 2020 – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over a newly built police station at the Ugas Khalif Airport in Beletweyne to the Hirshabelle State police.