A highly knowledgeable and experienced expert in Somali policy, security, Environment, Climate,Governance, peace and security in the Somalia and Horn of Africa.
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In Somalia, more than 95% of disputes are resolved through informal or alternative justice mechanisms. In 2025 alone, 5,300+ disputes were resolved — 200%+ more than in 2024.
Thanks to the @EU_in_Somalia and the Netherlands for supporting - through the Somalia Joint Fund- the much-needed training of community mediators.
Read more:https://t.co/WbjibrmLi8
Skills can open doors to opportunity. 🔧 From vocational training to connections with employers, young Somalis are gaining the tools and support to build their futures.
With support from KOICA, UNDP, through Elman Centre, is helping turn skills into pathways to work.
Read more: https://t.co/tWNoxXbyT9
Today in Mogadishu, I spoke at the @UNTMIS_ Joint Justice and Corrections closure event, marking the conclusion of 13 years of UNSOM/UNTMIS rule-of-law support to Somalia.
I emphasised that as #Somalia enters the next phase, stronger national ownership, independent oversight and institutional cooperation will be essential. Justice and corrections are fundamentally human rights matters, and people deprived of their liberty retain their dignity and fundamental rights.
I also acknowledged the important contribution of the @UN and our national and international partners to the development of Somalia’s justice and corrections institutions.
Building Somalia’s next generation of evaluators means investing in local expertise, evidence and learning to strengthen development results.
We’re grateful to @SwedeninSomalia for supporting this important work to build evaluation capacity in Somalia and strengthen locally led evidence for better decisions.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/GIgUcuCMQa
@UNDP-@SomaliPM initiative
H.E. @BihiEgeh, Minister of Finance, held a courtesy meeting with Mr. Christophoros Politis, @UNDPSomalia Resident Representative, to discuss strengthening cooperation and advancing shared development priorities, including the INFF and strategic development initiatives.
"Somalia is transforming — and Somalia is in its people."
Two weeks into the role, UNDP Somalia's new Resident Representative @Chris_Politis reflects on partnership across government, civil society and the private sector, and recommits UNDP to strengthening development gains nationwide and supporting the country's transformation agenda. 🇸🇴
استقبل معالي وزير الشؤون الخارجية والتعاون الدولي السيد @AbdisalamDhaay ، سعادة سفير جمهورية السودان لدى الصومال السيد عبد الرحمن خليل أحمد أفندي، بمقر الوزارة في مقديشو. واستعرض الجانبان المستجدات الإقليمية، وجددا التأكيد على مواصلة التعاون الثنائي.
H.E. Minister @AbdisalamDhaay received credentials of new @UNDPSomalia Resident Representative Christophoros Politis. PS Hamza Adan Haadoow later signed cooperation MoU strengthening partnership on Somalia’s development priorities.
Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim today officially launched SoDMA’s Drought Relief and Response Programme in North Eastern State, which will support vulnerable communities across the #Sanaag, #Sool, and #Togdheer regions.
Hollywood may have put the spotlight on the Mediterranean in the blockbuster film The Odyssey, but @UNEP says the sea today is on an epic journey of its own.
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I'm not some college student you can try & gaslight, Ben. The trailer portrays Islam, not ISIS, as a threat. The character literally says "Islam will conquer the West," not ISIS.
And you just put out a video warning of an "Islamic invasion."
So just own your bigotry, please.
⚡️BREAKING: #Uganda’s Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant General Sam Okiding arrived in #Mogadishu on Tuesday to attend a meeting of defence chiefs from African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in #Somalia (AUSSOM) troop-contributing countries, focused on strengthening coordination, counterterrorism efforts and support for Somali forces, per statement.
The meeting comes as @aussom_ faces renewed discussions over its future, including concerns about long-term financing, operational sustainability and the transition of security responsibilities to Somali forces. The mission, backed by UN logistical support, is mandated to continue stabilization efforts in #Somalia through the end of 2026.
🇸🇴 Somalia takes the spotlight in @UNDP's 2025 Funding Windows Annual Report — a full feature on how flexible funding is helping IDPs access digital IDs in Somalia 👉 https://t.co/mXFw3ZCXhL
With thanks to @LuxembourgUN@MFA_Lu@rok_mission@MOFAkr_eng @Denmark_UN@DanishMFA for providing flexible funding | #UNDPFundingWindows