In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2019) and Women’s History Month in the United States (March 2019), U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Y. Yamamoto met with a distinguished group of women Somali journalists and announced a small grant opportunity to advance the position of women in journalism. Journalists in Somalia have some of …
Read More» Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new partnership with the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) to improve access to quality education for Somali young women and girls. The United States is contributing $5 million to DFID’s already existing $33.7 million Girls’ Education Challenge – Transition (GEC-T) program, a …
Read More» On behalf of United States Mission to Somalia, I would like to wish Somalis in Somalia and across the world a happy Eid al-Adha. As Muslims across the world, including the United States, return home from the annual Hajj pilgrimage, we reflect on values such as sacrifice and charity, and recommit ourselves to help those …
Read More» The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has sponsored the Mogadishu Book Fair (#MBF2018) for three years in a row in support of a Somali-driven campaign for literacy. This year, the fair took place in the heart of Mogadishu, August 15-17, bringing together thousands of children, youth, and families to listen and engage with …
Read More» Message from U.S. President Donald Trump to President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on the Occasion of Independence Day Begin text: Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish you and the people of Somalia a joyous 58th anniversary of independence. The United States looks forward to continuing its partnership with the …
Read More» On behalf of the entire United States Mission to Somalia, the Chargé d’Affaires extends to all Somalis in Somalia and around the world best wishes on the joyful occasion of Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of refection and fasting, this day of celebration offers the opportunity to reflect on our shared …
Read More» On behalf of the entire U.S. Mission to Somalia, the Chargé d’Affairs extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the United States military service member killed in Somalia on June 8. The U.S. military works closely with Somali military and security forces and other African colleagues to bring stability to Somalia, and …
Read More» The United States condemns the October 28 terrorist attack in Mogadishu. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those injured and killed, particularly the families of government and security officials who perished in the attack. We commend the response of Somali security forces, which detained some of the terrorists and saved …
Read More» The United States condemns in the strongest terms the October 14 terrorist attacks that killed and injured scores of innocent Somalis in Mogadishu. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who perished and wish a speedy recovery to individuals injured in the blasts. The United States lauds the heroic response of the …
Read More» The United States condemns in the strongest terms last night’s barbaric attack on the Pizza House restaurant in Mogadishu. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed and hope for a speedy and complete recovery of the wounded. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and increased piety, which makes …
Read More» Press Statement For Immediate Release May 6, 2017 United States Ambassador Extends Condolences on the Death of U.S. Service Member On behalf of the U.S. Mission to Somalia, I extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the United States military service member killed in Somalia on May 5. The service …
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