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Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Republic of Somalia | Apr 19, 2024

Chargé d'Affaires Chen Wendi Pays a Courtesy Call on Somali New Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi

The two sides exchanged views on jointly implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state to strengthen the traditional friendship and deepen cooperation in various fields

On April 17, Mr. Chen Wendi, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, paid a courtesy call on Somali Foreign Minister H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi in Mogadishu. The two sides exchanged views on jointly implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state to strengthen the traditional…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 12, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Troops commended for Securing Southwest State during Ramadan

Hassan Mohamed Abdiqadir, applauded the ATMIS Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) troops for facilitating the peaceful observance of Ramadan in the region

The South West State administration has commended the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops for ensuring the safety and security of civilians during the just concluded holy month of Ramadan. At a joint post-Ramadan security assessment meeting in Baidoa, South West State Minister for Internal Security, Hassan Mohamed…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 10, 2024

Eid-Ul-Fitr message from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)

ATMIS will continue to work closely with the Federal Government of Somalia and all partners for the success of the ongoing transition, to ensure lasting peace, security, and prosperity in Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) wishes to convey its best wishes to the People of Somalia, ATMIS staff and all Muslims around the world during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “As we celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, let us remember and show empathy towards…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 08, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) donates food Items to Vulnerable Families to Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

The food donation which included rice, wheat flour, sugar, powdered milk, and spaghetti, will support 30 families affected by conflict and the effects of climate change in celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Monday donated assorted food items to vulnerable families and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) living in the outskirts of the ATMIS Al-Jazeera II camp in Mogadishu. The food donation which included rice, wheat flour, sugar, powdered milk, and spaghetti, will support 30…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | Apr 05, 2024

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Shares the Abundance of Ramadan with Orphan Children in Somalia

There are many orphaned children in need of care due to longstanding instabilities such as civil war, terrorism and drought experienced in Somalia for years

Within the “Ramadan Programs” implemented by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), an iftar dinner program was organized and festive clothing for Eid were distributed at the Mogadishu Orphanage Center, which hosts 150 orphan children. There are many orphaned children in need of care due to longstanding instabilities such as…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Apr 04, 2024

On International Day for Mine Awareness, United Nations (UN) Reaffirms their Support to Somalia In Protecting Lives from Explosive Ordnance

The United Nations in Somalia works closely with national and international mine action specialists, at both Federal and federal member state levels, in responding to explosive threats faced by communities

On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace through the development of national explosive threat mitigation capacity. “Mine action efforts are an essential component of…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Apr 01, 2024

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) honours outgoing Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding

Lt. Gen. Okiding is scheduled to depart the ATMIS mission area to take up a new position as Uganda’s Deputy Chief of Defence Forces

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the outgoing Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding for his exemplary leadership and steering the mission to success during his tenure. Lt. Gen. Okiding is scheduled to depart the ATMIS mission area to take up a new position as Uganda’s…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | Apr 01, 2024

Sri Lanka expands partnerships with Somalia under “Look Africa” foreign policy

Ambassador Kumarasiri engaged in a number of discussions with competent authorities of the Government of Somalia and potential private sector entrepreneurs in identified fields of cooperation

Sri Lanka has identified potential areas of cooperation with Somalia as it lies on the crossroads of international maritime and global sea trade, providing easy access to markets in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. This was conveyed to the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by Ambassador Theshantha Kumarasiri…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Republic of Somalia | Apr 01, 2024

Ambassador Fei Shengchao Hosted a Farewell Iftar Reception

Ambassador Fei recalled the achievements and inspiring moments of the development of China-Somalia relations over nearly 32 months since he assumed the duty

On 31 March, H.E. Fei Shengchao, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, hosted an iftar farewell reception in Mogadishu, which was attended by H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia, H.E. Sadia Yasin Samatar, First Deputy Speaker of Federal Parliament, H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, Acting Foreign Minister, H.E. Ahmed Hassan Aden,…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Apr 01, 2024

Somalia’s international partners statement on Constitutional Review

Somalia’s international partners commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations

Somalia’s international partners* commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations, including the rights of the child. We look forward to future cooperation with Somalia as it consolidates its role in the international arena. We…

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