Somalia

Work on the Galmudug Youth Centre has officially begun as part of efforts by UNFPA to support the aspirations of young people in Somalia; the centre is one of several youth centres in Somalia that UNFPA facilitates wit Netherlands and EU support

The phenomenon of online dating has recently affected even a Muslim country like Somalia: new Guurdoon App, developed by Guryosamo association, supports young people on their marriage path in cases of low financial means

The authorisation of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia has been extended by the UN Security Council by another six months, until 31 December 2023

Despite the progress made in combating terrorism and advancing the electoral process, UN has warned the Security Council that further efforts and funding are needed to address multiple threats, from climate shocks to waves of violence to deep food crisis

A campaign to plant 30.000 trees to improve biodiversity, mitigate the effects of climate change and help combat drought has been launched by the African Union Transition Mission, the United Nations and the Federal Government of Somalia

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced sanctions against 26 individuals and entities linked to the terrorist group al-Shabaab, facilitators and financial operators, carobe smugglers and companies associated with them

An overhaul of the political system has been initiated with an agreement signed between the government and the federal states that envisages the introduction of direct universal suffrage as of 2024 and the transition to a presidential system

The European Union will launch a €4,5 million project to stabilise areas liberated by Somali government forces from al-Shabaab militants

RECOVER “Reducing Communities’ Vulnerability to Drought and External Shocks”, flagship project on the climate adaptation agenda, will be implemented in Hirshabelle, South West and Jubaland, which hold great potential as drivers for better food security

Thousands of Ethiopian soldiers crossed the border from Somalia and established military bases in Dollow and other areas of the Gedo region to fight al-Shabaab

According to a new report, 43.000 people have died in Somalia last year due to the longest drought on record; half of them were children