Following the adoption of Security Resolution 2245 of 09 Nov 2015, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) replaces the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia, UNSOA established in 2009.
09 Nov 2015 - PRESS STATEMENT
Mogadishu, Somali - 9 November 2015: Today, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2245 (2015) establishing the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, UNSOS.
UNSOS replaces the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia, UNSOA...
18 Oct 2015 - The trial training for the Triangular Partnership Project, aimed at enhancing African rapid deployment of engineering capability in peacekeeping, closed in Nairobi on Friday 16 October 2015, after a six-week programme.
Ten military personnel from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and...
07 Oct 2015 - PRESS RELEASE
Appointment of Francisco Madeira as the New Special Representative of The African Union for Somalia and Head of the AU Mission in Somalia
Addis Ababa, 7 October 2015: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, today,...
07 Oct 2015 - The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of AMISOM Ambassador Maman Sidikou says it is possible to do business in Somalia, despite the disruptions caused by terror group Al-Shabaab.
Speaking to the Somali business...
28 Sep 2015 - The new Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Army Maj. Gen. Mohamed Adan Ahmed took over office on Saturday, two days after his swearing in.
Maj. Gen. Ahmed took over the reins of power from his predecessor Maj. Gen. Dahir Adan Elmi at a function held at the ministry...
05 Aug 2015 - The AMISOM CIMIC Office of the Kenyan Contingent in Sector 2 has in the past few months embarked on offering outpatient medical services, provision of water through sinking of boreholes and water pans and building of latrines throughout the sector.
In Afmadhow town in Lower...
02 Aug 2015 - Baidoa: The British Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Harriet Mathews has commended AMISOM Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) troops for playing a pivotal role in the fight against Al Shabaab. This, she noted, has greatly improved the security situation in Sector 3 which is...
01 Aug 2015 - Mogadishu, 1st August-The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia (SRCC) Ambassador Maman Sidikou has saluted the outgoing police contingent from Uganda for contributing to the success of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
He...
25 Jul 2015 - Kismayo, July 25th -The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Police unit is engaging with the Interim Jubba Administration on plans to train at least 600 officers of the Somali Police Force. This is in fulfilment of its mandate to train and build the capacity of the Somali...
09 Oct 2014 - PRESS RELEASE
Incoming African Union Special Representative for Somalia and Head of AMISOM, Ambassador Maman S. Sidikou takes a tough stand on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Somalia.
9 October 2014, Johannesburg: As part of the continued efforts by the African Union Mission...
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