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Feature — Aadan Yusuf Jama: From hunger and abuse in Libya to small business owner in Hargeisa
Hargeisa – It is a sweltering day in Hargeisa’s bustling Waheen Market and Aadan Yusuf Jama stands by his mobile business – a wheelbarrow loaded with clothes and shoes for sale. A big smile on his face, the 24-year-old…

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UN in Somalia marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations in Somalia today reaffirmed its support and commitment in promoting equality, dignity and respect for all. “Racial…

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On International Women’s Day, UN welcomes progress and calls for decisive steps to achieve gender equality in Somalia
Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia congratulates Somali women for their continued efforts and achievements in advancing women’s political participation in peace processes…

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Feature — Habiba Ibrahim Aden: Ensuring displaced students with disabilities are not left behind in Baidoa
Baidoa – At precisely midday, the sound of a bell rings out across the grounds of the Mustaqbal Integrated Primary School, located in the midst of camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Baidoa, in Somalia’s South…

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Feature — Nasteho Mohamed Warsame: Improving literacy among vulnerable women and children in Puntland
Garowe – Somalia’s civil war decimated the country’s education sector with formal teaching systems and infrastructures falling apart, qualified teachers fleeing the country and literacy rates plummeting. Now, with adult…

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Secretary-General appoints Mr. James Swan of the United States as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)
New York — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of James Swan of the United States as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Transitional Assistance…

UN in Somalia extends Eid-Al-Fitr greetings to all
Mogadishu — The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest greetings to all Somalis as they celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al-Fitr, a time for celebration of the values of care…

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UN aircraft makes emergency landing in Mogadishu
Mogadishu — A United Nations aircraft in Somalia today executed a successful emergency landing in Mogadishu after detecting a landing gear malfunction. Operated by the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), the aircraft was en…

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On Mine Action Day, UN reaffirms support for a safe and secure Somalia
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards for a safe and secure…

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On Mine Action Day, UN reaffirms support for a safe and secure Somalia
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards for a safe and secure…
