Following the conclusion of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) mandate yesterday, @UNTMIS_ Officer-in-Charge and UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga, was today accorded a Guard of Honour by the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in #Mogadishu, ahead of his departure from Somalia.
Present at the occasion were the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, George Conway, and Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of UNSOS, Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai.
🇺🇳🇩🇯 Acting Assistant Secretary-General & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with Djibouti’s Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Osman Dubbad Sugulle, in #Mogadishu at @DjiboutiEmbSO .
The exchange focused on the #UNSOS drawdown, its logistical support to #AUSSOM & the UN–Djibouti #partnership.
Ms. Sadozai expressed appreciation for #Djibouti’s longstanding contribution to peace & security in Somalia, recognising the commitment & sacrifices of #DNDF personnel in advancing the country’s security & stability.
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Peace in Somalia is vital to the security, stability and prosperity of Kenya and the wider region.
Met with Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (@UNSOS_ ), to review ongoing peace and security efforts and acknowledge UNSOS's critical logistical support to African Union-led operations.
We reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to working closely with Somalia, the African Union, the United Nations and international partners to strengthen security, consolidate peacebuilding gains and advance lasting regional stability.
For Kenyans, a peaceful neighbourhood means safer communities, stronger cross-border trade, greater investment and more opportunities for our young people.
📍 #Beledweyne
Today, Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, visited Beledweyne to oversee sector logistics operations, engage with #UN personnel & #AUSSOM.
During her visit, Ms. Sadozai met with AUSSOM Sector 4 Commander from the Djiboutian National Defence Force #DNDF 🇩🇯, thanking them for their #partnership & reaffirming #UNSOS’s 🇺🇳 commitment to providing critical logistical & life-support services to troops.
Ms. Sadozai also toured the UN camp & commended staff for their dedication to delivering on the UN’s mandate in #Somalia 🇸🇴.
#SupportedByUNSOS #UNSOSInTheSectors
📍 #Jowhar
This morning, Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, visited Jowhar to oversee sector logistics operations, engage with #UN personnel & #AUSSOM.
During the visit, she met with AUSSOM Sector 5 Commander from the Burundian National Defence Force (#BNDF) 🇧🇮, thanking them for their #partnership & reaffirming #UNSOS’s 🇺🇳 commitment to providing critical logistical & life-support services to troops.
Ms. Sadozai also toured the UN camp and commended staff for their dedication to delivering on the UN’s mandate in #Somalia 🇸🇴.
#SupportedByUNSOS #UNSOSInTheSectors
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🇺🇳🇸🇴🇬🇧 Today in #Mogadishu, Acting ASG and Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with UK Ambassador to Somalia Charles King (@CharlesKingFCDO).
Discussions focused on the #SSF Trust Fund, #UNSOS drawdown, the UN–UK partnership, and continued coordination in support of #AUSSOM and Somali Security Forces (#SSF).
Ms. Sadozai thanked the UK for its longstanding support and significant contributions to the UNSOS-administered SSF Trust Fund, which provides vital non-lethal logistical support to advance Somalia’s security priorities.
🔧💧 #UNSOS has completed a four-day technical course for nine Somali National Armed Forces (@SNAForce) personnel on the operation and maintenance of United Nations-Owned Equipment (UNOE), with a focus on generator sets and water treatment plants.
This capacity-building effort is part of ongoing #UNSOS support to strengthen the skills of Somali Security Forces and equip them with the knowledge needed to operate and maintain essential equipment, contributing to a sustainable transition in #Somalia.
Led by the Engineering and Facilities Management Section (EFMS), the course also included a dedicated session on global water challenges and water-quality monitoring.
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🇰🇪🇺🇳 Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with Kenya’s Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Cyprian Kubai Iringo, in #Mogadishu.
Discussions focused on the #UNSOS drawdown, the UN–Kenya partnership and logistical support to peace operations.
Ms. Sadozai expressed appreciation for #Kenya’s longstanding contribution to peace and security in Somalia, recognising the commitment and sacrifices of @kdfinfo personnel in support of the country’s security and stability.
🇺🇳🇸🇴 Today in #Mogadishu, Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar (@AliOmarMP), State Minister for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (@MOFASomalia).
Discussions focused on the #UNSOS drawdown and enhanced coordination with @MOFASomalia in support of the Somali Security Forces.
🇺🇳🇸🇴 Today, Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with Somalia’s National Security Adviser, Amb. Awes Hagi Yusuf Ahmed (@HagiAwesAhmed), @VillaSomalia in #Mogadishu.
Discussions focused on #UNSOS drawdown, logistical support to the Somali Security Forces (#SSF) and #AUSSOM, and strengthening coordination between the Federal Government and UNSOS in support of the Somali Security Force.
📍 #Baidoa
Acting ASG and Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, visited Baidoa today to oversee sector logistics operations, engage with #UN personnel and #AUSSOM.
During the visit, she met with AUSSOM Sector 3 leadership from the Ethiopian National Defence Force (#ENDF) 🇪🇹, thanking them for their partnership and reaffirming #UNSOS's 🇺🇳 commitment to providing critical logistical and life-support services to troops.
Ms. Sadozai also toured the UN camp and commended staff for their dedication to delivering on the UN’s mandate in #Somalia. 🇸🇴
#SupportedByUNSOS #UNSOSInTheSectors
🇺🇳🇸🇴🇹🇷 Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with H.E. Ferhat Alkan, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, at the @TC_MogadisuBE in #Mogadishu today, expressing her appreciation for #Türkiye’s engagement in #Somalia.
Their discussion covered UNSOS drawdown, the UN–Türkiye #partnership & the role of #UNSOS in providing logistical support to #AUSSOM & the Somali Security Forces.
🟢 This #WorldMentalHealthDay2026, the UN🇺🇳 in #Somalia🇸🇴 joins the global call under the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”.
“Today's commemoration is more than an opportunity to raise awareness. It is an opportunity to listen, to learn & to strengthen our collective commitment to one another. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger & more resilient #UnitedNations workforce, better equipped to serve the people of #Somalia & advance the ideals of our organization.”
—Acting ASG & Head of #UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai
🇺🇳🇸🇴🇬🇧 Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met yesterday with H.E. @CharlesKingFCDO, the UK Ambassador to Somalia, at @UKinSomalia in #Mogadishu, reaffirming the strong UN-UK #partnership in support of #Somalia.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss #UNSOS drawdown, shared priorities & continued international coordination in support of #AUSSOM & the Somali Security Forces.
🇺🇳🇸🇴🇪🇹 Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met today with Mr. Nurhussen Nuru, Chargé d’Affaires of the Ethiopian Embassy to Somalia, @ETEmbassyMGQ, in #Mogadishu.
The conversation centred on the UNSOS drawdown & #UNSOS’ logistical support to #AUSSOM, underscoring the importance of the UN–Ethiopia #partnership in support of #Somalia’s peace & security.
♻️A sustainability investment with operational impact
#UNSOS transformed the #MombasaSupportBase into a model of operational efficiency & sustainability, fostering support to operations in #Somalia🇸🇴.
☀️ Generates up to 90% of its electricity from solar power
⚙️ Boosts operational resilience
🌱 Reduces emissions
🚛 Strengthens the supply chain supporting #AUSSOM & the Somali Security Forces
🌍 Advances the #UN’s climate goals
🔗 Read the story: unsos.unmissions.org/en/news…
#SupportedbyUNSOS #ClimateAction #SolarEnergy
🇺🇳🇸🇴🇩🇰 Today in #Mogadishu, Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, welcomed Ms. Anna Brostrøm Hansen, Political Officer & Team Leader for the Peace & Stabilisation Programme on the Horn of Africa at @DKinSomalia.
They discussed the drawdown, shared priorities & continued international coordination in support of #AUSSOM & the Somali Security Forces.
🇺🇳🇸🇴🇫🇷 Today in #Mogadishu, Acting ASG & Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, received Mr. Romain Joly, Deputy Head of Mission for Somalia & Regional Affairs at the French Embassy in Nairobi & expressed appreciation for @FranceinSomalia's #partnership & continued engagement in #Somalia.
The exchange addressed the drawdown, while highlighting the importance of #UNSOS continued support to #AUSSOM & the Somali Security Forces.
