In-Focus/Events
2012
17/12/12 - The EU marks the International Human Rights Day with a special focus on freedom of expression
Together with the Somali media sector, media stakeholders and federal authorities, the EU and its partners have organized, in Mogadishu on Human Rights Day (10/12), a Media Round Table to discuss the causes and the solutions to these problems, with Somalia continuing to remain one of the most dangerous countries for journalists to operate in.
04/10/12 - The President of Yemen awarded the "Unity medal" to EU Ambassador Michele Cervone d'Urso
The new EU Special Envoy to Somalia and former EU Ambassador to Yemen, Michele Cervone d'Urso, has been awarded the "Unity medal" by the President of Yemen. The EU diplomat was honoured for his efforts in consolidating and developing the bilateral relations between Yemen and the European Union. Michele Cervone d'Urso, who recently moved to Somalia to become the first EU Ambassador to Somalia, confirmed " the EU will continue to follow a "people's agenda" supporting unequivocally a flowering Somali Spring".
27/09/12 - The EU appoints first Ambassador to Somalia
The EU is gearing up its presence in Somalia by nominating the new EU Special Envoy to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso, as the first EU Ambassador to Somalia. The top diplomat, who assumed his duties on the 21st of September 2012 and succeeds the former EU Representative to Somalia Georges-Marc André, has confirmed to the Somali authorities that he will hand over his credentials during his next visit to the country and …
28/08/12 - Catherine Ashton travelled to Somalia
Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,travelled to Mogadishu on 27 August, where she met with Somali leadership.
16/05/12 - EUTM: EU visit to mark the training of 2.300 Somali soldiers
The European Union Military Mission (EUTM), that contributes to the training of Somali security forces, has ended its third phase and has trained so far 2.300 soldiers and officersThe European Union Military Mission (EUTM), that contributes to the training of Somali security forces, has ended its third phase and has trained so far 2.300 soldiers and officers.
15/05/12 - Celebrating Europe Day in support of Research for Development
On the 9th of May, the European Union (EU) Delegation to the Republic of Kenya has celebrated "Europe Day" at ICIPE to highlight the EU's support for Research for Development in Kenya and Somalia
16/04/12 - EU Education mission to Somaliland and Puntland
Education is one of the three focal sectors of EU support because it plays a crucial role in the fight against poverty.
28/03/12 - High level EU mission to Kenya and Somalia
A high-level EU mission highlights the EU's long-term commitment to the Horn of Africa.
02/03/12 - HR/VP Ashton and Commissioners Piebalgs and Georgieva in London for International Conference on Somalia
On 23rd of February, High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioners for Development Andris Piebalgs and for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva will be in London for the International Conference on Somalia.
08/03/13 - Women in Somalia - the heroes of a generation
Women in Somalia face systemic discrimination and endemic violence, with devastating consequences for their lives. Despite difficult odds, Somali women have shown resilience. After enduring more than 20 years of war and hardship, of hunger and violence, of poverty and oppression, the country's future lies in their hands. Today is a special International Women's Day here in Somalia: women are finally looking to a brighter future, supported by greater stability in parts of the country and authorities attempting to rebuild the social contract between the State and its people. But we cannot rest in our laurels, women have yet to find their voice in society. Read more … 
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19/03/13 - Enhancing food security by combatting desertification in Puntland
The European Union will assist Puntland, the North East region of Somalia, in managing the fragile and heavily degraded rangeland. With a total amount of 25 million EUR, the EU will contribute to reversing the desertification cycle by assisting the Puntland authorities in effective management of rangelands and by empowering 120 communities in the region to identify the conservation priorities of natural resources in their territories.Listen to BBC Somali Service: http://bbc.in/YYmU7MRead more http://bit.ly/XntcTo
12/04/13 - Dadaab: the EU enhances education opportunities for Somali children and youth in the refugee camps
The EU and its implementing partners have launched on 12th of April 2013 the Support to Education for Refugees in Dadaab (SERD) Programme. This 36 months EU funded programme aims at providing increased access to quality of formal, non-formal education and vocational training opportunities for Somali children who reside in the world's biggest camp. Read more [158 KB] Watch our video on this new education programme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l89Mw60hBk&feature=youtu.be
16/04/13 - Somalia values strategic partnership with EU
His Excellency Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon welcomed, on Tuesday, Francesca Mosca, the EU’s Director of Cooperation for Sub-Saharan Africa, to Villa Somalia to discuss the security partnership and strengthen bilateral relations.“Our relationship is much closer than partnership,” the Prime Minister said. “We are friends and I thank you for coming to Villa Somalia.” Read more [84 KB]
26/04/13 - Spotlight on Africa's life source – first Soil Atlas of Africa
The European Commission has today presented the first Soil Atlas of Africa, highlighting a vital natural resource which provides food, fodder, fuel wood, reduces flood risk and protects water supplies. With full colour maps and illustrations, the atlas explains in a simple and clear manner the diversity of soil across the African continent and emphasizes the importance of this non-renewable resource. For more . . . [72 KB]
15/05/13 - First Europe Day in Mogadishu
Press ReleasePresident's SpeechEU Special Envoy's SpeechConclusions on Somali Youth Roundtable [44 KB] Hiran News: http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2013/May/29416/somali_youth_celebrate_europe_day_in_mogadishu.aspx
Shabelle news: http://shabelle.net/somali-youth-celebrate-europe-day-in-mogadishu/
20/05/13 - EU hands over Sheikh Technical Veterinary School to IGAD
Today, the European Union has launched the handing over phase of the Sheikh Technical Veterinary School to the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD). The pioneer school specialised in animal health and initiated by the EU in Somaliland 10 years ago, will indeed soon become a regional centre of excellence within the Horn of Africa. For more . . . [47 KB]