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International partners congratulate Somaliland, political parties and government institutions for the successful conduct of the 2021 parliamentary and local elections.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK government has reinforced its support to the Somali National Army through 3 different training programmes in Baidoa.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia
Statement by Minister James Duddridge at the Security Council open debate on addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes conclusions of the 38th Universal Periodic Review.
The UK delivered the statement on Somalia at the 38th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
Ambassador Kate Foster, in her first visit to Somaliland, launches construction of the Hargeisa bypass.
At the London G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting, leading democracies will discuss global issues that threaten to undermine democracy and human rights.
United Kingdom urges Somalia leaders to return to dialogue based on the 17 September agreement.
Statement by Minister for Africa James Duddridge on the decision of the Lower House of the Somali Parliament to extend the mandates of Mohamed Farmajo as President and of the Somali Parliament by two years.
UK Minister for Africa urges Somali leaders to reach a consensus on the electoral process.
Explanation of vote at the UN Security Council to renew the mandate of AMISOM until the end of 2021
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Somalia
International partners welcome the announcement that Somaliland’s parliamentary and local council elections will take place on 31 May 2021.
Ben Wallace travelled to the two East African nations to enhance security cooperation in the battle against terror group Al Shabaab and other shared threats.
Troops from Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment shared key military skills with Somali National Army soldiers to help them conduct effective security operations.
Ms Kate Foster OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia in succession to Mr Ben Fender OBE.
The UK is releasing new emergency aid to help over 1.3 million vulnerable people in some of the world’s most dangerous places.
Minister for Africa James Duddridge visited Mogadishu where he announced new UK contributions to support Somalia’s long-term security and stability.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia
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