The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu is proud to announce the U.S. government’s donation of 302,400 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Somalia as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.  The donated vaccine is part of the U.S. pledge to initially provide at least 25 million of 80 million doses globally to Africa.  The U.S. government coordinated closely …

The United States urges President Farmaajo and Somalia’s national leadership to act now to resolve the political impasse that threatens Somalia’s future and find agreement with Federal Member State leaders to allow the conduct of parliamentary and presidential elections immediately.  The political gridlock of the past year has resulted in a disappointing lack of progress …

Today U.S. Ambassador Yamamoto and Somali Minister of Finance Beileh met in Mogadishu and signed a bilateral agreement to reduce and restructure debt owed by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to three U.S. government agencies.       Signing this agreement was possible because Somalia has implemented significant economic reforms in recent years and …

The American Founding Fathers boldly declared in 1776 that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”  Born from this courageous endeavor an enduring Constitution, our nation’s “true north” guiding us to achieve “a more perfect Union.” Each generation faces challenges that tests the resolve to overcome adversity and reaffirm …

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, Ambassador Donald Yamamoto and the Embassy congratulate the Somali people on 60 years of independence on July 1. It is important to recall our strong partnership as we reflect on the past 60 years, when Somalia has made significant progress but also endured incredible …

The United States is providing more than $17.1million to date to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 outbreakin Somalia. This assistance supports infection prevention and control, case management, and risk communication, including internally displaced persons, refugees, returnees, and vulnerable migrants, in Somalia. “We are actively assisting Somalia’s response to COVID-19. By partnering with the Somali …

The United States calls for the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to urgently convene a meeting with all Federal Member State (FMS) Presidents.  The interim Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia is grounded in the principle of dialogue and cooperation between the Federal Government and Federal Member States; Article 51(3) requires that the Presidents …

The United States Embassy in Mogadishu, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered 150,000 locally made non-medical face masks to Somalia’s Ministry of Health to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Today’s delivery fulfills a commitment to provide a total of 500,000 masks, and follows the U.S. Government’s recent donation of 350 hospital beds to Somalia’s isolation centers, …

The United States is deeply concerned by the deteriorating security conditions for humanitarian aid workers in Somalia. We strongly condemn attacks on those who are working to protect the lives of the most vulnerable. Such violence must stop and those responsible for such acts must be brought to justice. On May 27, seven Somali humanitarian …

The United States urges the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Member States to renew their mutual commitment and coordination, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to defeat al-Shabaab and reestablish governance, security, and prosperity for all Somalis. The United States has continued outreach efforts to the Federal Government and all the Presidents …

Press Statement For Immediate Release February 2, 2020 Galmudug Elections The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ryan Grizzle:   The United States Embassy in Somalia has closely watched the political process in Galmudug.  Today’s election is a beginning to a broad -based political reconciliation process, and the United States calls on everyone to commit to …

On January 27, 2020, during the Somalia Youth Investment Expo, U.S. Ambassador Donald Y. Yamamoto joined H.E. Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire to announce a new joint effort to support young entrepreneurs and innovators to contribute to Somalia’s stability and prosperity through employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship. This new effort will be implemented through  the …

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ryan Grizzle: This week Ambassador Don Yamamoto has continued to promote FGS-FMS cooperation that will be critical in 2020 for the political development and future of Somalia, particularly as the country’s leaders prepare federal elections and continue to respond to ongoing threats to security.  The Ambassador met with regional …

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ryan Grizzle: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia today.  He and Prime Minister Hassan Khayre had a productive meeting in which they discussed security sector reform and economic development.  The Assistant Secretary underscored the United States commitment to supporting efforts of …

U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Donald Y. Yamamoto, welcomes the agreement reached between the Federal Government of Somalia and the leadership of Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a (ASWJ).  The United States is committed to supporting these efforts and ensuring their implementation for the peace and stability of Somalia. The United States applauds the hard work of negotiators to …

We, the undersigned regional and international partners* of Somaliland, recall the significant agreement between political parties in July 2019 which recognised the “critical importance of holding the long due Parliamentary and Local Council Elections” and “agreed to hold the elections as soon as they will be politically and technically possible”. We are concerned that events …

The United States calls on the Federal Government of Somalia, all Federal Member States, and citizens of Somalia to work towards political reconciliation, cooperation, and unity through peaceful dialogue.  Somalia has made impressive progress in key areas.  We encourage all actors to come together and remain focused on working with Somalia’s international partners to bring …

The commander of U.S. Africa Command visited Somalia on November 5 as part of his trip to the African continent. General Stephen Townsend met with the President of Somalia, the U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Chargé d’Affaires, Brian Neubert, and senior US and Somali military leadership in Mogadishu. The visit offered an opportunity to meet with the …

The United States is proud to announce the reestablishment of the United States Embassy in Mogadishu.  Since the closure on January 5, 1991, the United States has maintained its partnership with the Somali people, including the re-establishment of a permanent diplomatic presence in Mogadishu in December 2018 with the U.S. Mission to Somalia.  The reestablishment …

The United States condemns the July 7 terrorist attack on the Ministries of Interior and Internal Security in Mogadishu and sends condolences to the families and friends of those killed and wounded. We commend the response of the Somali security forces that quickly ended the attack and restored order. Al-Shabaab’s attacks on Somali civilians striving …

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2018   United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for African Countries Facing Severe Food Insecurity Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced nearly $533 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Nigeria, as well as countries in the …