Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nation Women Somalia trains civil society on gender in humanitarian Action

The training targeted civil society organizations actively engaged in Somalia with priority given to women-led organizations, women's rights groups, and gender-focused entities

In December 2023, UN Women Somalia partnered with Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) for a capacity building training in a determined effort to train civil society and civil right organizations across Somalia on gender in humanitarian action. Somalia, grappling with the frontline impacts of climate change, experiences a merging of…

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

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Free Medical Care Gives Hope to Communities in Somalia’s Southwest State

Dozens of patients have so far been treated at the hospital since the ATMIS ENDF troops launched the weekly Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative in February this year

Every Wednesday and Sunday, patients stream into the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Level-II hospital in Baidoa, southwest of the Somalia capital, Mogadishu. They are here to take advantage of a weekly free medical camp organised by ATMIS Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF); troops stationed in the Southwest…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) condemns terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in Mogadishu

The UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law

The UAE has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and…

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

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) condemns attack on Hotel in Mogadishu

The cowardly acts by Al Shabaab militants will not deter our collective resolve to ensure a peaceful, safe, secure, and stable Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) strongly condemns the Thursday night attack on the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu by Al Shabaab militants. "Taking lives and causing mayhem in this Holy Month of Ramadan is abhorrent," said the African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef. "Our…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nations (UN) Women Somalia 16 Days of Activism 2023 commemoration

The campaign has provided a platform that weaved the experiences of women and girls into the fabric of society

UN Women Somalia joined UN entities, government, and communities in Somalia in a united effort to break the chains of silence and injustice through a launch event followed by a tree planting event which highlighted the need for increased investment and combined effort to end all forms of Gender based violence.  The ministries of women…

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

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia

ATMIS pulled out 5,000 troops from Somalia and handed over 13 military bases to the Somali Security Forces during the first and second phases of the drawdown concluded last year

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. “ATMIS is fully committed to the transition process, which will culminate in the transfer of full security responsibilities to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) by the…

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

United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Director Visits Kismayo to Assess Progress on Decentralization and Support to Transition

The clients appreciated the support provided as part of the decentralized set up enhancing efficiency and timely support

The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has reiterated its commitment to decentralizing logistical support to bolster the operational capabilities of both the African Union peacekeeping forces and the Somali Security Forces (SSF). "Our visit aims to directly engage with our clients and teams, better understanding their needs and…

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

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police Holds Free Medical Camp and Donate Assorted Items to Somali Police Force (SPF) Orphanage

CP Kanu highlighted the significance of the event in strengthening partnership between ATMIS police and their SPF counterparts

As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, female police peacekeepers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) organised a free medical camp for their Somali counterparts and made donations to an orphanage run by the Somali Police Force (SPF). The medical camp was held at the General…

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

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Female peacekeepers in Jowhar, Dhobley, take Stock of their Achievements

The Deputy Commander of the ATMIS Burundi Contingent in Jowhar, Col. Oscar Hatungimana, emphasized the need to empower women to contribute to sustainable peace in Somalia

Female peacekeepers serving with ATMIS in Jowhar and Dhobley celebrated International Women’s Day by reflecting on the challenges  and progress made in including women in leadership and decision-making roles. They also took stock of the contribution of women in uniform in supporting the ongoing peace process in Somalia. International Women’s…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

The Role of Technology and Innovation in One Health Resilience: Insights from Somalia One Health Conference (SOHC) 2024

The Somali One Health Conference, organized by the Somali One Health Centre of Abrar University, serves as a biennial platform dedicated to expanding One Health knowledge and actions in Somalia and beyond

AU-IBAR recently took part in the 2nd Somalia One Health Conference held in Mogadishu from March 3rd to 5th, 2024, under the theme "Empowering One Health Workforce to Drive Positive Change for Somalia and the World." The Conference was attended by various representatives from Government and Stakeholders playing key roles…