Mogadishu – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Somalia, as a mission component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), marked the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with an open day at the UN compound in Mogadishu, showcasing life-saving efforts to counter explosive threats and protect communities. The event reaffirmed partners’ commitment to strengthening mine action and supporting…

Mogadishu - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) invites interested Women-Owned Businesses in Somalia to participate in the UN Business Seminar on 23 April 2026 in Mogadishu. The Seminar aims to sensitise companies to UN Procurement rules and regulations, as well as provide some tips on winning a tender. UNSOS looks forward to doing business with your company soon. Closing date to Apply: 15 April 2026 Please submit your interest…

Baidoa – Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, recently visited Baidoa, South West State, to assess operational conditions and discuss UNSOS support to AUSSOM troops in the region. Ms. Sadozai was accompanied by the Officer-in-Charge of Service Delivery, Mr. Babacar Diop; Senior Programme Officer and Chief of the Transition Planning Cell, Mr. Patrick Duah…

Kismayo —The Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Amb. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene conducted a joint visit to Kismayo, Jubaland State, on Monday to assess the mission’s…

Beletweyne, Jowhar — Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, joined Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, Head of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), on a solidarity visit to Beledweyne and Jowhar to assess troop welfare and operational readiness. Ms. Sadozai said the joint visit demonstrated UNSOS’ solidarity to signify strong…

10 March 2026, Mogadishu – The critical contributions of Somali women to their country’s justice and protection systems came under the spotlight as the United Nations in Somalia marked International Women’s Day. At a town hall meeting in Mogadishu, UN officials detailed strategic efforts to address the legal and social barriers facing Somali women and girls, providing a roadmap for navigating persistent challenges to gender equality across…

Beledweyne - Eleven personnel from the Beledweyne Firefighter Community Service and the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) have successfully completed a four-week Aviation Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) course delivered by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Aviation Unit at Beledweyne Airport. This second cohort follows the first group of 11 graduates on 17 December 2025, bringing the total number of local firefighters…

Mogadishu - Every voice matters. Every language counts. On International Mother Language Day, UNSOS and UNTMIS across Somalia honour the richness of the Somali language and the vibrant diversity of mother tongues represented across our missions. This linguistic richness strengthens the way we serve the country, its people, and the communities we support. Our colleagues speak a tapestry of mother tongues—from Tigrigna and Amharic in East Africa…

Mogadishu, 12 February 2026 – The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, on Thursday visited the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Aviation Centre at Mogadishu Airport, reaffirming the UK’s strong support to Somalia’s peace and security transition. The high-level visit provided an in-depth understanding at how UNSOS aviation and logistical support enable…

Mogadishu, 09 February 2026 – Operational readiness depends not only on troops in the field, but on the systems that sustain them. This week, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) reinforced that foundation by strengthening the frontline support capacity of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), training 18 Sector One personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF). Held in Mogadishu, the…