Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: Somali Diaspora Conference is Opportunity to Discuss Ways to Build Somalia, Strengthen its Economy

This conference reflects the aspirations and goals of the Somali people to achieve development and prosperity, through discussing ways of fruitful cooperation between Somalis abroad and their country of origin

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has underlined that the Somali Diaspora Conference, currently in session in Doha, constitutes an important opportunity to discuss how to employ the expertise and capabilities of Somali communities abroad in building and developing Somalia and strengthening the economy…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Somali Prime Minister

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to the latest developments in Somalia

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with HE Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre, who id visiting Qatar. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Somalia |

European Union (EU) Inaugurates New Training Facilities for Somali National Army

This event highlights the EU's enduring values and principles, reinforcing its steadfast support for Somalia's security

On July 16, the European Union marked a milestone with the inauguration of newly constructed facilities at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC) in Somalia. This significant event was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Salah Jama, alongside the EU Ambassador to Somalia,…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) launches investigation into alleged civilian casualties in Buulo Mareer

ATMIS extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wishes them strength during this difficult time

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has learned with deep concern of a tragic incident in Buulo Mareer on 17 July 2024, involving the loss of two civilian lives and injury to another. ATMIS is aware of media allegations linking the Mission to these unfortunate events. The Mission has…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) troops donate medical supplies to Bay Regional Hospital

The donation consisted of 73 different drugs and essential supplies including antibiotics such as amoxicillin, azithromycin, erythromycin, cetirizine, dextrose and insulin

Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have donated medical supplies to Bay Regional Hospital in South West State to improve access to healthcare in the region. The donation, made in response to a request from the South West State administration,…

Source: United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) |

United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Trains South West State Civil Aviation Firefighters

It is part of UNSOS’s ongoing efforts to build local capacity to ensure services at the Shaati Gaduud International Airport in Baidoa meet international standards

Twelve Somalia Civil Aviation Authorities, Airport Fire Rescue personnel from South West State have successfully completed a Airport Fire and Rescue course conducted by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Aviation Services to enhance Somalia’s safety aviation sector. The course held in Baidoa - the administrative capital of South West…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Medical Equipment Support from Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) to a Hospital in Somalia

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided medical equipment to Deynile Hospital, located in the Deynile region of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The hospital has been serving the community since 2003

Deynile Hospital in Mogadishu, serving a population of over 100,000 people living in IDP camps, received intensive care unit equipment for the first time. Thanks to the intensive care beds, patient monitors, mechanical ventilators, infusion pumps, defibrillators, electrocardiogram machines and other medical equipment provided by TİKA, the hospital can now…

Source: World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

Full COVID-19 vaccination in sight for 70% of Somalia’s population

One such initiative is the Somalia COVID-19 Emergency Vaccination Project, which has been central to the COVID-19 vaccination efforts to date and is set to continue until September 2025

Since COVID-19 was first detected in Somalia in March 2020, the country has made remarkable progress in limiting its spread and rolling out COVID-19 vaccination. Thanks to support from partners including WHO Somalia, almost 50% of Somalia’s population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as at 30 March 2024. But more…

Source: EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) |

Civilian Operations Commander's Visit to Somalia (07-14 July)

Partnerships and cooperation were key themes during the visit

From 07 to 14 July, the Civilian Operations Commander, Mr. Stefano Tomat, conducted a visit to Somalia, underscoring the EU’s commitment to supporting Somali institutions in enhancing security and governance. The visit focused on strengthening the Somali Police Force and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders. He used the opportunity to…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

President of Somalia Meets Ambassador of Qatar

During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries

HE President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Monday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.