UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴

Official tweets from the British Embassy Mogadishu #Somalia 🇬🇧 🇸🇴 Follow His Majesty’s Ambassador @CharlesKingFCDO & Development Director @PycroftC

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

🇬🇧 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh has concluded her visit to Somalia 🇸🇴

Nabad gelyo! 👋

Watch the highlights ⬇️

[ICA Somalia @Icasomalia]

🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧 Somalia and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on border security and migration management.

@Icasomalia welcomed a high-level UK delegation to Mogadishu for discussions on migration governance, border security, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing Somalia’s migration management systems and national security.

The meeting reflects the strong and growing partnership between Somalia and the UK in promoting secure, orderly, and well-managed migration.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Meet Sally, our 🇬🇧 Deputy Head of Mission.

From building partnerships to representing the UK abroad, her journey in diplomacy is helping shape a stronger, safer and more equal world for women and girls.

#WomenInDiplomacy #GrowingTogether 🌍

[UNICEF Somalia @unicefsomalia]

Supported by @UKinSomalia, the #BetterLives Programme strengthened 15 health facilities, expanded access to neonatal and essential health services, improved water and sanitation infrastructure, and strengthened the capacity of health workers across #Jubaland.

[UNICEF Somalia @unicefsomalia]

#UNICEF, together with @trocaire, has officially handed over health facilities and assets supported through the #BetterLives Programme to @JubalandMoH. The programme has improved access to quality primary health care and strengthened health services for communities. @UKinSomalia

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Helping build resilience 🇬🇧 🤝 🇸🇴

We joined SODMA and partners in Nairobi to discuss how to use evidence to support effective drought preparedness in Somalia.

Working together for a stronger, more secure future for all Somalis 💪

[SODMA Somalia @SoDMA_Somalia]

Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim, alongside Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya @Ijabril, today opened a SoDMA-organized forum in Nairobi focused on preparedness for the upcoming Deyr rains and potential flooding risks.

The meeting brought together government officials, international partners, UN agencies, and donors to strengthen early warning systems, improve flood preparedness planning, and explore financing mechanisms to support vulnerable communities at risk from natural disasters.

Ambassador @Ijabril highlighted the important role Somali businesses and the diaspora can play in supporting emergency response efforts and assisting communities affected by disasters.

Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among government institutions, donors, and humanitarian partners to enhance disaster preparedness and ensure timely assistance reaches affected communities.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

.@MoPICJubaland and IOM convened a quarterly Durable Solutions Technical Working Group in Kismayo, bringing together government, partners and stakeholders to strengthen coordination and advance durable solutions across Jubaland State.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Pride, heritage and an unmistakable spirit, Scotland’s football story goes beyond the pitch. Scotland returns to the global stage, carrying a legacy that began in 1872.

Let’s go Scotland!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#GrowingTogether ⚽

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Conflict-related sexual violence is preventable, prosecutable and must be confronted with urgency.

Today, we stand with survivors and reaffirm our commitment to supporting women and girls across Somalia.

#OneVoiceAgainstCRSV

[UNSOS @UNSOS_]

Acting ASG and Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met on Thursday with the UK Ambassador to Somalia, @CharlesKingFCDO, to discuss ongoing cooperation and updates on the Somali Security Forces (SSF) Trust Fund. 🇸🇴🇬🇧

Discussions focused on UNSOS’s logistical and operational support to #AUSSOM and the Somali Security Forces (SSF), and the importance of predictable support to sustain operations and strengthen long-term capacity.

Ms. Sadozai thanked @UKinSomalia for its continued support through the SSF Trust Fund, which plays an important role in strengthening Somalia’s security institutions.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Proud to support regional media and help tackle irregular migration ⬇️

[Omar Faruk Osman @OmarFarukOsman]

Leaders of journalists’ organisations from 10 Eastern African countries have gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, to strengthen regional solidarity, advance media freedom, shape informed migration narratives and build common advocacy on the challenges facing journalists across the region.

With support from @ILO through the Better Regional Migration Management Programme funded by 🇬🇧 @FCDOGovUK, the meeting reinforces our collective commitment to stronger, safer and more independent journalism.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Football in England is more than a game, it’s history, identity, and a passion that echoes across generations.

This legacy and innovation connects fans worldwide.

Come on England, it’s coming home!⚽🇬🇧

Kick-off: 23:00 (EAT) today.

#GrowingTogether

[AUSSOM @aussom_]

On Tuesday in #Mogadishu, the Deputy SRCC and OiC @AUSSOM, Amb. Mouktar Osman Karie, chaired a joint meeting with @iom_somalia, @UKinSomalia, @FCDOGovUK & Lower Shabelle Governor, Mr. Abdifatah Sayid Ahmed Siidii.

The meeting highlighted that #Stabilisation is a shared responsibility between all stakeholders and agreed that efforts should be locally identified, Somali-led, coordinated and sustained.

All parties commended the significant progress achieved in #Somalia through close #partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate through a community-centered approach in supporting the Somali Stabilisation Agenda.

[Caafimaad+ Consortium @CaafimaadP]

No one should be denied healthcare because of distance.

In drought-affected villages in Galmudug, @Caafimaadp brings health services to families, because disaster should never determine who gets care.

Supported by @UKinSomalia 🇬🇧 🇸🇴
#Somalia

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Good luck to the record-breaking 10 African nations competing at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup! ⚽🏆🌍

This time for Africa! ✨

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

42,000+ people, including displaced families & host communities, now have access to safe, reliable water through a new climate-adaptive water system in #Baidoa.

👏Supported by @UKinSomalia 🇬🇧 & implemented through @Danwadaag_DS led by IOM.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/NFC7CS7qyl

[AUSSOM @aussom_]

Today in #Mogadishu, the SRCC and Head of @aussom_, Amb. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, received a delegation of @UKinSomalia led by the Deputy Head of Mission, H.E. Sally Orr, and the Defence Attaché, Col. Ben Ramsay Obe.

The discussions focus on AUSSOM mandate, challenges and ways ahead, underscoring the UK's continued support to @_AfricanUnion & #AUSSOM in advancing #Peace #Security and #Stability in #Somalia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening joint efforts with Somali Security Forces to support #Stabilization, #EarlyRecovery & #Resilience initiatives, addressing the interconnected challenges of insecurity, climate shocks and stabilisation.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

The UK is deeply concerned by reports of violence in Mogadishu overnight.

Violence is unacceptable and we call on all parties to exercise restraint and engage in inclusive, constructive dialogue to resolve tensions peacefully.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Joint statement from the international community ⬇️

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Eid al‑Adha Mubarak to our brothers and sisters in Somalia 🌙

May this blessed day bring peace, unity, and barako to every home 🇸🇴

#EidMubarak