Offers 120m Euros as ATMIS marks one year Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is marking one year since its mandate began with a shot in the arm: Euros 118 million ( Approx. Shs481 billion) from the European Union for its 2023 operations. …
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Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) marked a year of service in Somalia on Saturday with a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation and building partnerships to enhance peace and stability in the country. Mohammed El-Amine Souef, special representative of the Chairperson of the African …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | Somalia said more than 3,000 al-Shabab militants have been killed and 3,700 more sustained injuries since the government started a military operation against the terror group six months ago. The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism said some 70 towns and villages which were under al-Shabab have …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said Monday it urgently requires additional funding to ramp up humanitarian response in Somalia, which is facing a devastating drought in 40 years. The FAO said while humanitarian assistance has prevented worse outcomes and staved …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, commended the Uganda Police Force for their contribution to security and stability in Somalia. Ambassador Souef made the remarks when he presented medals and certificates to a contingent of 160 …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The European Union has approved 110 million euros (about 116.6 million U.S. dollars) for stabilization efforts in Somalia battling al-Shabab terrorists across the country. The EU said it will add 90 million dollars to the resources already mobilized for African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lt Col Peter Okwi Omeja assumed command of UPDF forces serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) VIII. Omeja takes over from Lt Col Peter Magungu, the incoming commander of UNGU IX. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Special Representative of the …
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United Nations | Xinhua | The Al-Shabaab militant group continues to pose a serious threat to peace and security in Somalia, said Anita Kiki Gbeho, officer-in-charge of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia, on Wednesday. The year 2022 was the deadliest for civilians in the country since 2017, with a 60 …
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Arusha, Tanzania | Xinhua | The 43rd ordinary meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers currently underway in Burundi will review a report of the verification mission on the admission of Somalia into the regional bloc. A statement issued on Monday by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania’s northern …
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We will become food secure again, says President Muhamud Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Somalia might be on the brink of famine following five consecutive failed rainy seasons but President Hassan Sheikh Muhamud recently told the annual Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) meeting in Rome …
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