The United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia mandate concluded on 09 November 2015, following UN Security Council Resolution 2245, transitioning its responsibilities to United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).
United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) was established on 9 November 2015, through a UN Security Council Resolution 2245. UNSOS is a successor operation to the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), which…
The Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism Mogadishu 10 November 2015 – H.E. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye), the Minister of Information, Culture & Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia…
United Nations staff in Mogadishu, Somalia today joined colleagues across the world to mark the international body’s 70th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, hundreds of UN staff in Somalia participated in a clean-up…
MOGADISHU, Somalia – United Nations staff in Mogadishu, Somalia today joined colleagues across the world to mark the international body’s 70th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, hundreds of UN staff in Somalia…
Mogadishu, 22 October 2015 -The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Field Support Mr. Anthony Banbury and Ms. Bettina Tucci Bartsiotas, the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Controller have completed a three-day…
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…
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…
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…
Nairobi, Kenya – 29 September 2015: A total of 17 officers (16 military and 1 police) attached to the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), are undergoing intensive 5-day training, on logistical planning in Nairobi…
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…