United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS

19/10/2026

🔧💧 The United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS has completed a four-day technical course for nine Somali National Armed Forces 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.

18/10/2026

🇰🇪🇺🇳 Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of , Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with Kenya’s Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Cyprian Kubai Iringo, in .

Discussions focused on the drawdown, the UN–Kenya partnership and logistical support to peace operations.

Ms. Sadozai expressed appreciation for ’s longstanding contribution to peace and security in Somalia, recognising the commitment and sacrifices of personnel in support of the country’s security and stability.

15/10/2026

🇺🇳🇸🇴 Today in Mogadishu, Acting ASG and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar , State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Discussions focused on the United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS drawdown and enhanced coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia in support of the Somali Security Forces.

14/10/2026

🇺🇳🇸🇴 Today, Acting ASG & Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with Somalia’s National Security Adviser, Ambassador Awes Hagi Yusuf Ahmed , at Villa Somalia in Mogadishu.

Discussions focused on the United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS drawdown, logistical support to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia-AUSSOM, and strengthening coordination between the Federal Government and UNSOS in support of the Somali Security Force.

13/10/2026

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Acting ASG and Head of , Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, visited today to oversee sector logistics operations, engage with personnel and .

During the visit, she met with AUSSOM Sector 3 leadership from the Ethiopian National Defence Force ( ) 🇪🇹, thanking them for their partnership and reaffirming '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 . 🇸🇴

12/10/2026

🇺🇳🇸🇴🇹🇷 Acting ASG and Head of UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met with H.E. Ferhat Alkan, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu today, expressing her appreciation for ’s engagement in .

Their discussion covered UNSOS drawdown, the UN–Türkiye and the role of in providing logistical support to and the Somali Security Forces.

12/10/2026

🟢 This , the UN 🇺🇳 in 🇸🇴 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, and to strengthen our collective commitment to one another. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient workforce, better equipped to serve the people of and advance the ideals of our organization.”
— Acting ASG & Head of , Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai

WHO Somalia
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia
UN in Somalia

09/10/2026

🇺🇳🇸🇴🇬🇧 Acting ASG and Head of United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met yesterday with H.E. Charles King, the UK Ambassador to Somalia, at UK in Somalia in , reaffirming the strong UN-UK in support of .

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss drawdown, shared priorities and continued international coordination in support of and the Somali Security Forces.

07/10/2026

🇺🇳🇸🇴🇪🇹 Acting ASG and Head of , Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met today with Mr. Nurhussen Nuru, Chargé d’Affaires of the Ethiopian Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia
in .

The conversation centred on the UNSOS drawdown, and ’ logistical support to , underscoring the importance of the UN–Ethiopia in support of ’s peace and security.

06/10/2026

♻️ A sustainability investment with operational impact

transformed the into a model of operational efficiency and sustainability, fostering support to operations in .

☀️ Generates up to 90% of its electricity from solar power
⚙️ Boosts operational resilience
🌱 Reduces emissions
🚛 Strengthens the supply chain supporting and the Somali Security Forces
🌍 Advances the UN’s climate goals

🔗 Read the story: https://unsos.unmissions.org/en/news/unsos-mombasa-support-base-boosts-operational-efficiency-and-sustainability-through

Mombasa, Kenya. The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Mombasa Support Base is now meeting approximately 90 per cent of its electricity requirements through renewable energy,