Somalia: Security Council condemns Al Shabaab attack on African Union base
New York, Sep 3 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab against a base belonging to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Janaale District, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
Somalia: UN envoy condemns attack on African Union base
New York, Sep 2 (IBNS): The top UN official in Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has strongly condemned Tuesday's attack by Al Shabaab militants on an African Union Mission (AMISOM) base at Janaale, Lower Shabelle Region manned by troops from the Ugandan contingent.
UN official in Somalia appeals for scaled-up assistance in newly opened areas
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): Just back from an assessment mission in southern regions of Somalia, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the country has underscored that while relief supplies are reaching the areas “after years of isolation,†much work lay ahead for people to rebuild their lives in the towns of Baardheere and Diinsoor, in the Gedo and Bay regions, respectively.
Somalia: UN urges resolution to crisis after legislators approve motion to impeach President
New York, Aug 20 (IBNS): Envoys from the United Nations and other international organizations on Wednesday joined to express deep concern that a parliamentary motion to impeach Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud would impede progress on the country’s peace and State-building goals.
Somalia: UN official commends election of speaker of regional assembly
New York, June 29 (IBNS) 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 country.
Somalia: UN envoy applauds successes as country 'comes together'
New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): The top United Nations official in Somalia on Tuesday lauded the progress made in the Horn of Africa country amid military and political gains on the ground and a successful partnership between international and national stakeholders.
Somalia: UN, partners welcome new Cabinet, note inclusion of women
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS) 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 hat includes enhanced participation of women ministers.
UN forecasts 'worrisome' 2015 outlook on humanitarian front for Somalia
New York, Jan 30 (IBNS) Malnutrition rates are “stubbornly high†in Somalia with more than 200,000 children requiring emergency nutrition, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the African nation said on Thursday as he projected a “worrisome†outlook for 2015.
Somalia: UN chief hails appointment of new Prime Minister
New York, Dec 25 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday welcomed the Parliamentary endorsement of Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke as the new Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia in a step towards resolving the country's current political crisis.
Somalia: Security Council calls for unity amid political crisis
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS)The United Nations Security Council announced on Wednesdaythat it has taken note of a recent parliamentary vote of “no confidence†resulting in the political ouster of Somalia’s Prime Minister amid a surge of political instability and extremist violence in the East African country.
Somalia cannot afford to repeat 'pattern of division, paralysis'-UN political chief
New York, Nov 20 (IBNS): Somalia’s positive strides do not mean “plain sailingâ€, the United Nations political chief stressed Wednesday, telling a high-level forum in Copenhagen that the international community must continue to support the Horn of Africa nation in its efforts to stabilize and build sustainable security.
Somalia: Security Council urges Member States to strengthen efforts against piracy
New York, Nov 13 (IBNS): 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 international community to intensify their efforts in fighting what it said was a threat to the East African country’s stability.
Somalia: amid unstable security, UN warns of growing humanitarian crisis
New York., Oct 14 (IBNS) The top United Nations official in Somalia on Monday condemned the car bombing which left an estimated 13 people dead and many more injured in Mogadishu, the capital, amid a precarious humanitarian situation in the rest of the country.
Amid signs of progress in Somalia, UN chief urges continuing support for peace process
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) Somalia's peace process is "gathering momentum" amid political progress and improving security, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday, while also warning that there was “much work still ahead†for the Horn of Africa country.
Somalia: Marking one year in Puntland, UN pledges state-building support
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS) 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 the process of federalism aimed at building a stronger, more united Somalia.