Mogadishu, 30 April 2026 – A United Kingdom (UK) government delegation has concluded a two-day visit to the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), undertaking a strategic mission assessment ahead of forthcoming deliberations by the United Nations Security Council on the mission’s mandate and support operations. The five-member delegation—comprising representatives from the UK Mission to the United Nations, the Foreign, Commonwealth and…

Jowhar – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia has supported the delivery of specialised Micro Unmanned Aerial Systems (MUAS) training to 12 troops from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, strengthening surveillance and operational capabilities in Sector 5. Delivered over a two- week period at Jowhar Airfield by UNSOS Field Technology Services (FTS), the training equipped participants with practical and…

Mogadishu – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) recently hosted a one-day seminar for 40 Somali women entrepreneurs, equipping them with knowledge of United Nations procurement procedures and how to compete in the global UN marketplace. Held at the UN compound in Mogadishu, the seminar provided a dedicated platform for Somali women entrepreneurs to better understand UN procurement processes. The UNSOS Procurement Section…

Mogadishu, 16 April 2026 - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) is conducting an accredited mediation training for 18 staff, equipping them with dispute resolution skills to effectively manage challenges and disagreements encountered in their professional roles. The intensive five-day course forms part of a broader national staff capacity strengthening programme aimed at providing national staff with a foundational understanding…

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…