"JAMES SWAN"

In observance of United Nations Day this year, the world body’s top officials in Somalia took the opportunity to underscore its commitment and close collaboration in supporting the country’s people and government in a range of strategic areas. UNSOM

Progress in raising women’s participation in Somalia’s peace, security and development efforts came under the spotlight at a gathering of government, civil society and United Nations representatives, among many others. UNSOM

The holding of direct local elections was the focus of a visit by representatives from some of Somalia’s main international partners to the country’s northern Federal Member State (FMS) of Puntland. UNSOM

Humanitarian, security and political developments including the formation of district councils were among the issues covered in discussions on Tuesday by top United Nations officials in Somalia on their visit to Jubaland. UNSOM

A high-level group representing some of Somalia’s main international partners met with South-West State’s leadership to discuss a range of topics related to political, humanitarian and security developments in both the Federal Member State and Somalia as a whole, as well as how they can best provide support. UNSOM

Federal, local leaders in Somalia must work closely to improve governance, counter terrorism, address humanitarian crisis, mission head tells Security Council.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Somalia, James Swan, told the Security Council that Somalia is facing a humanitarian catastrophe, with some 7.8 million Somalis — nearly half of the country’s estimated population — impacted by the worst drought in at least four decades, exacerbated by climate factors. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Security, peace, state-building, and drought were among the issues covered on Sunday by the UN Special Representative for Somalia on his visit to the country’s South West State. UNSOM

In Galmudug, the UN Special Representative for Somalia highlighted state-building, reconciliation, security, and famine prevention. UNSOM