With a view to promoting stability and preserving unity among the communities of Jubaland, Somalia’s international partners (Canada, Ethiopia, European Union, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, African Union Mission in Somalia [AMISOM], Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD] and United Nations) have engaged all stakeholders in Jubaland to ... Read More»

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the July 24 terrorist attack in Mogadishu.  We offer our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who were killed.  We also pray for those who were injured, including Mayor Abdirahman Omar Osman.  We commend the Somali security forces and first responders who provided ... Read More»

The United States will partially resume the provision of security assistance to non-mentored units of the Somali National Army (SNA).  This resumption will be implemented on a pilot basis with a unit taking part in critical transition operations in Lower Shabelle.  On the basis of internal reforms made by the Federal Government of Somalia and ... Read More»

The United States Mission to Somalia wishes the people and government of Somalia a joyous Eid al-Fitr.  As Muslims around the world, including in the United States and Somalia, celebrate the completion of the fast during the Holy month of Ramadan, we join in reflecting on elements of humanity such as gratitude, patience, and yielding. ... Read More»