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Our first

@StateIVLP

exchange participant of the year! Nearly 5,000 International Visitors from around the world come to the United States for short-term visits through #IVLP annually. We wish you well

@MohamedAZubeyr

& are excited for more #Somalia participants in 2023! 🇺🇸🇸🇴

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Mohamed A. Zubeyr

@MohamedAZubeyr

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Off to USA to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (@StateIVLP) on a Global Moment in Time: Reflections on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. @StateDept @ECAatState @MeridianIntl @US2SOMALIA @exchangealumni

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Welcome back,

@MogBF

! Excited to see what #MBF2023 has in store. #education

@USAIDSomalia

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The Mogadishu Book Fair

@MogBF

Feb 3

It's official: we are glad to announce the dates for this year's festival; May 24, 25, 26 insha Allah. We are so excited to be back in full force and bring together so many authors, book lovers, publishers, academics and specialists in one space, in beautiful Mogadishu. #MBF2023

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Feb 2

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Martin Luther King, Jr. #BlackHistoryMonth

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Feb 2

Food. School. Financial stability. Women like Halima Aden reinforce our commitment to assistance - cash-based with verification and accountability mechanisms - to save lives & support local markets & livelihoods while doing so. #Somalia

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"The money helped us a lot. We bought food with it, we enrolled to school, we paid off debts" With support from @USAIDSomalia, FAO's cash transfers are a lifeline for drought affected farmers like Halima Aden in Gedo region, Somalia.

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U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Feb 1

We congratulate the leadership of #Somalia

with #Djibouti

, #Ethiopia

& #Kenya

, & their unity for a final push to liberate the whole of Somalia from terrorist violence & extortion & increase security for all East Africa.

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 31

United States government official

This is my call to the international community: Let's be ambitious. Let's end famine forever. Let's do it together. And let's make that horrific 'f' word irrelevant once and for all.

apnews.com

US urges donors to give far more as Somalia faces famine

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The first U.S. Cabinet member to visit Somalia since 2015 urged the world’s distracted donors Sunday to give immediate help to a country facing deadly famine , which she...

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@US2SOMALIA

Jan 31

The partnership between the people of #Somalia and the United States advances in both our countries. We are grateful for the visit by NSA

@XuseenMacallin

last week to Washington, DC & the progress made to advance #security & #stabilization. 🇺🇸🇸🇴

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Bureau of Conflict & Stabilization Operations

@StateCSO

Jan 30

CSO was pleased to chair an interagency discussion on #stabilization with Somalia’s National Security Advisor Hussein Sheikh-Ali @XuseenMacallin and his delegation. The U.S. Government stands with our Somali partners in their fight for a peaceful and more secure Somalia.

CSO staff chairs a stabilization-focused meeting with Somali National Security Advisor Hussein Sheikh-Ali and his team.

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Bureau of African Affairs

@AsstSecStateAF

Jan 30

Congratulations to Somalia, which through training, testing and equipment investment, has reclaimed its

@IATA

Class A Status after 30 years. This step forward in aviation safety clears the runway for greater economic benefits from Somalia’s aviation industry.

@fardowsaegal

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was pleased to meet in #Mogadishu today with

@USAmbUN

@LindaT_G

to discuss continued intl. support for the #humanitarian response to the #DroughtinSomalia while also supporting #Somalia's progress on state-building, peacebuilding and stabilization priorities.

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 29

United States government official

NGOs play a critical role in responding to the effects of Somalia’s catastrophic drought. Today, I sat down with humanitarian leaders to thank them for all they do and better understand how the

@UN

can support their lifesaving work.

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 29

United States government official

Met with humanitarian leaders from

, and

. I made clear that the United States remains committed to addressing acute humanitarian needs in Somalia, including the present threat of famine.

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 29

United States government official

I’m proud to announce over $40 million in new U.S. funding to Somalia to save lives and meet humanitarian needs. This

@USAID

funding will address extreme food gaps, treat severe malnutrition in women and children, and combat the current outbreak of deadly diseases.

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U.S. Mission to the UN

@USUN

Jan 29

United States government organization

U.S. funding last year accounted for more than 80 percent of the @WFP’s emergency operations in the Horn of Africa. Four times every other country combined. That aid has brought food, water, and shelter to the Somali people. usun.usmission.gov/remarks-by-amb

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 29

United States government official

In a speech I just made in Mogadishu, I called on int'l donors to increase their contributions to humanitarian response efforts in Somalia. To provide food, health care, access to water, sanitation, and shelter, and protection for the most vulnerable. To end famine forever.

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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

@HassanSMohamud

Jan 29

In a fruitful discussion held with U.S. Representative to the UN Ambassador

@USAmbUN

in Mogadishu today, we discussed #Somalia's state-building endeavours, including progress made in areas of security, strengthening our state institutions & the U.S critical support for Somalia.

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As a member of

Cabinet,

Thomas-Greenfield reaffirmed directly with President

@HassanSMohamud

the U.S. commitment to supporting the Somali-led counterterrorism effort & responding to #Somalia’s humanitarian emergency. 🇺🇸🇸🇴

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 29

United States government official

Appreciated the chance to meet Somali President @HassanSMohamud. I reaffirmed our commitment to support Somali-led counterterrorism efforts, and we discussed the ongoing humanitarian emergency and the need to diversify international donor support. usun.usmission.gov/readout-of-amb

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 29

What a way to start our day! An honor to see

@USAmbUN

Linda Thomas-Greenfield in Mogadishu to meet with Somali leaders and international partners to discuss how we can better work together on humanitarian, economic, and security priorities. #Somalia

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Jan 29

United States government official

Today, I’m in Mogadishu, Somalia 🇸🇴 to meet with government officials and humanitarian leaders. I'll be sure to share updates throughout the day.

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U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 29

Today! Join us at 10:00am Minnesota / 7:00pm Somalia for a discussion with students from Somali and American universities about their educational journeys - and share your own. RSVP to the email below to join on Zoom. #Somalia

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 27

This

@MFMR_SWSS

leadership will strengthen #Somalia’s economy & food security. Between 2018-2020 with

@USAIDSomalia

support in fishing boats & more, the volume of seafood from Somaliland, Puntland & Benadir for export & local markets increased by 74%. Let’s do more together. 🇺🇸🇸🇴

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Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (SWSS)

@MFMR_SWSS

Jan 26

The Minister of MFMR-SWSS and the delegation he led concluded a consultation meeting related to the IriS Project held in Barawe district on January 24, 2023. The meeting focused on prioritizing the fishing needs of the KGS area. @USAIDSomalia @UKaid @southweststat @MFMRSomaliya

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

Jan 26

United States government official

I’m grateful to our extraordinary service members & our intel & interagency partners for their support to this successful CT operation. (1/2)

defense.gov

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Somalia Opera

On orders from the president, the U.S. military conducted an assault operation in northern Somalia that resulted in the death of a number of ISIS members, including Bilal-al-Sudani, an ISIS leader in

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US AFRICOM

@USAfricaCommand

Jan 26

The U.S. military conducted a successful counterterrorism operation in Somalia. bit.ly/3DlvEBx

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With

and

, we celebrated the graduation ceremony of the NFE Girls held in Mogadishu. The colorful event was graced by top officials from

, and the MoE of the FMS. Let's invest in girls’ education.

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 26

Hambalyo

@Som_CAA

on this aviation safety achievement as #Somalia’s skies connect to the world! 🎉✈️🌍

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IATA

@IATA

Jan 25

One minute past midnight on 26 January 2023, the reclassification of airspace over Somalia and its surrounding region to Class A, will take place after a 30-year disruption. This will significantly improve safety in the region and enhance efficiency

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U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 26

“Investing in the futures of women & girls is investing in a brighter future for all #Somalia’s citizens.” - Amb. André at the graduation ceremony for some of the more than 10,700 graduates of the Adolescent Girls Education in Somalia (AGES) program.

@USAIDSomalia

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Samantha Power

@PowerUSAID

Jan 25

An unprecedented 6th failed rainy season is predicted in Somalia. I spoke with President

@HassanSMohamud

about the resulting hunger crisis and the urgency of mobilizing the int’l community to step up and join the US in providing humanitarian relief. usaid.gov/news-informati

Children help carry home food aid provided by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and WFP at Qoorqoora village, 30km southwest of Galkayo in the Mudug region of Somalia. Working with partners such as BHA, WFP has continued to support vulnerable communities through droughts, floods, desert locust infestations, and COVID-19. Photo by WFP/Ismail Taxta.

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@US2SOMALIA

Jan 25

Amb. André expressed the condolences of the American people to the father & family of

@SNAForce

#Danab Maj. Hassan Tuure. Their sacrifice & solemn pride in his leadership to liberate so many communities from al-Shabaab’s oppression deepen our resolve to continue support for #SNA.

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@US2SOMALIA

Jan 25

Hambalyo to #Somalia’s newest graduates, 10,700 young women whose increased literacy, numeracy & financial skills - product of the AGES partnership among

@moechesomalia

@USAIDSomalia

@UKinSomalia

- will lead to greater contributions to Somalia’s full revival. 🇺🇸🇸🇴🇬🇧

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US AFRICOM

@USAfricaCommand

Jan 24

NEWS: Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia The strike occurred in a remote area near Xaradheere, Somalia, approximately 396 km northeast of Mogadishu where Somali forces were conducting operations. Release: bit.ly/3DafH11

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 24

Join us on Sunday, January 29 at 10:00am Minnesota / 7:00pm Somalia for a discussion with students from Somali and American universities about their educational journeys - and share your own. #EducationDay #Somalia

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USAID Somalia

@USAIDSomalia

Jan 24

Although children desire education, many still drop out of school due to lack of finances. Zakaria, a 14-year-old student, is getting a second chance to attend school through

@moechesomalia

free ABE program with @USAIDSomali's

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USAID Somalia

@USAIDSomalia

Jan 24

Working with Somali experts & publishers,

@moechesomalia

in collaboration with

@USAIDSomalia

developed textbooks & teaching materials for the ABE program in languages, civics, mathematics, & sciences to make quality education accessible for out of school children. #EducationDay

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 24

Hambalyo! 🎉📚 More than 100,000 of #Somalia’s young people back in school because of the partnership between

@moechesomalia

@USAID

@USAIDBarAmaBaro

is changing lives & Somali students shaping their own futures. #EducationDay

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USAID Somalia

@USAIDSomalia

Jan 24

In collaboration with @moechesomalia, @USAID's education program, @USAIDBarAmaBaro, successfully enrolled over 100k girls & boys. These inspiring students are striving to improve their literacy & numeracy skills in order to contribute positively to their society. #EducationDay

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 23

The United States congratulates the Federal Government of #Somalia &

@ATMIS_Somalia

on the handover of the #Maslah FOB & their continued close coordination to strengthen Somalia’s security forces & achieve the successful completion of the #ATMIS mandate.

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ATMIS

@ATMIS_Somalia

Jan 21

#ATMIS today officially handed over #Maslah Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Federal Government of #Somalia, ceding control of the facility it had occupied since 2012. Read more: bit.ly/3WrkQIH

U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 22

Yesterday, #Somalia celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first newspaper printed in the Somali language. Around the world, in hand or online, may credible media articles & their authors continue to inform our work for a more peaceful & prosperous future.

nytimes.com

Opinion | Where Moms Hover Over Starving Children

With famine threatening Somalia, tiny sums can save kids’ lives.

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US AFRICOM

@USAfricaCommand

Jan 21

At the request of the Somali Government, USAFRICOM conducted a collective self-defense strike yesterday against al Shabaab terrorists who were attacking partner forces in a remote area approx. 260 km NE of Mogadishu.

africom.mil

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Jan. 20,...

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UNSOM

@UNSomalia

Jan 20

In a joint statement today, #Somalia's international partners welcomed the country's state-building efforts and called for continued progress. Read more here: bit.ly/3XG88qI

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U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 20

We admire the determination & professionalism of the

@SNAForce

#Danab & their courage to defend the Somali people from the forces of murder & destruction. Maj. Hassan Tuure gave his life for #Somalia & its people. Together we continue the unfinished work he so nobly advanced.

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Jan 19

U.S. President Lyndon Johnson meets with Somali Ambassador to the United States Ahmed Mohamed Adan and U.S. Ambassador Raymond Thurston in the Oval Office of the White House in 1966. #diplomacy #Somalia #ThrowbackThursday #tbt

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WFP Supply Chain

@WFPLogistics

Jan 19

The #BlackSeaGrainInitiative continues to be vital to addressing global hunger. Watch below to see just what this means for #Somalia, where a recent delivery of grain from #Ukraine will feed 450,000 people for five months.

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U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia

@US2SOMALIA

Jan 19

“We & Somalia’s other international partners support the efforts of #Somalia’s government, security forces & civil society to achieve their nation’s full revival.” - Ambassador André at the

@Mogadishuinsti2

discussion on the future of U.S.-Africa relations.