UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴

🎉 Kowda Luulyo Wanaagsan, Soomaaliya! 🇸🇴 The UK in Somalia sends warm wishes to all Somalis as you mark 65 years of independence. Today, we celebrate your strength, vibrant culture, and the deep, enduring ties between our two nations. Hambalyo! Maalinta Xorriyadda! 🇬🇧🤝🇸🇴

In Wisil, Xarardheere & Baxdo, communities are driving local peace & security. 🤝Through IOM’s Collaborative Safety & Security Framework, police, commissioners, women & youth engaged in inclusive dialogue, trust-building & community-led safety planning. 👏 @UKinSomalia

Thanks to @UKinSomalia, CARESOM under the GASHAAN project in partnership with Jubaland’s Ministry of Women, Family Affairs & Human Rights, we’ve launched a Women and Girls Safe Space in Kismayo,empowering and protecting women. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger community!

The 🇬🇧 funded ministerial buildings handed over in Baidoa will strengthen justice and security in @southweststat Proud to support Somalia’s state institutions and lasting peace. 🔗 Read more👇 ⁦@iom_somalia⁩ ⁦@Nabadaynta⁩ somalia.iom.int/news/iom-and-u…

To advance peace, justice & good governance, IOM handed over two ministerial buildings—Ministry of Justice & Ministry of Internal Security—to @SouthWestStat, enhancing institutional capacity & access to essential services. 👏Supported by @UKinSomalia. 🔗 somalia.iom.int/news/iom-and-u…

📣@EduCannotWait Scales-Up Funding for Education in #Somalia with $17M Catalytic Grant "The children and adolescents of crises have suffered far too long. Yet, they have so much to give – provided they are empowered with a #QualityEducation. We will not allow Somalia to be…

Working together with @SouthWestStat, @IOM_Somalia handed over two ministerial buildings to our partner Ministries of Justice and Security, thanks to the support of @UKinSomalia 🤝⚖️ Read more at the link below! #GoFarGoTogether

For a secure & safe Somalia 🔒 In their 1st meeting, Ambassador @CharlesKingFCDO transferred Defence Minister @AhmedMoFiqi the former British Security Training Centre in Baidoa to support the fight against al-Shabaab. The UK-Somali security partnership is stronger than ever.

The Minister of Defence, H.E. @AhmedMoFiqi, today welcomed HMA Charles Nicholas King, the newly appointed UK Ambassador to Somalia, at Villa Gaashaandhiga. He was accompanied by senior officials from the British Embassy. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between…

Giving every child the best start in life 🫂   Somalia has made significant progress to strengthen immunisation. Close collaboration between Federal Ministry of Health @unicefsomalia @gavi @WorldBank & @gatesfoundation means 70% full immunisation of Somali children.

Together, we are building safety and security through the Collaborative Safety and Security Framework (CSSF). 👏 Supported by @UKinSomalia.

💧In Baadcade village, a rehabilitated, and solar-powered, climate-resilient earth dam under the BRCiS Project is now delivering reliable water. Agropastoral communities draw water for both domestic use and livestock, supporting over 2,500 households. This is what resilience…

Coming to the UK to work or study? From 15 July 2025 some customers will no longer receive a vignette in their passport if granted a visa and will instead use their #eVisa to come to the UK. Watch our GIF to find out how to apply. Visit gov.uk/guidance/onlin…

Partnering for a more stable Somalia 🤝 🇬🇧 Ambassador @CharlesKingFCDO met 🇸🇴 Foreign Minister @AbdisalamDhaay in Mogadishu to advance UK-Somalia cooperation on shared priorities including security, politics & development. #GoFarGoTogether

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖. The 🇬🇧 works with African partners to invest in digital and green skills, creating opportunities that empower young people and help boost sustainable economic growth.

NSA @XuseenMacallin held an introductory meeting with the new UK Ambassador to Somalia, @CharlesKingFCDO, at @ONSSomalia. They discussed the security situation, joint efforts against Al-Shabaab & ISIS, the security transition, state-building, and other 🇸🇴–🇬🇧 shared priorities.

🇬🇧🤝🇸🇴 The UK is a committed partner to Somalia. Great first meeting between HMA @CharlesKingFCDO and PM @HamzaAbdiBarre covering: 🗳️ Somali politics 📊 The National Transformation Plan 🛡️ Security #GoFarGoTogether

📱UK immigration system is going digital Coming to the UK to work or study? If you apply for your visa after 15 July 2025, you may not get a visa vignette in your passport. You need to create your UKVI account and access your #eVisa before you travel to the UK.

We’re investing $15 million in Gashaan (Shield)—a life-saving program addressing GBV & child abuse across 18 districts in South Central Somalia, with @savechildrenSO: 💪🏾 Empowering communities 🛡️ Strengthening protection 👧🏽 Supporting women & children 📢 Driving social change

🇬🇧 HMA @CharlesKingFCDO has visited Garowe for the first time ⬇️ #GoFarGoTogether

⏳The countdown is on! Chevening applications open 5 August. @SamiaMahmet’s journey started here, yours could too! #MyFriendsACheveningScholar