London Conference

Future for Somalia: Press Conference (English)

Somalia’s ‘golden opportunity?’

Somalia’s president says his country has a ‘golden opportunity’ to move on from its troubled past. But can words be translated into...

Somalia signs security pact with backers at London talks

Somalia has signed a security pact with the international community aimed at building a national force to fight al-Shabab militants. World powers...

Communique: Future for Somalia Conference – London May 11th, 2017

Watch Somali President Farmaajo’s opening remarks at London conference (FULL)

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UN secretary General António Guterres opening Speech at London Future for Somalia Conference

UK PM speech at the London Somalia Conference

Presidents, Prime Ministers, Secretary-General Guterres, I am delighted to welcome you all to London as we come together today to support President...

Somalia and Its Backers Seek Security Pact to Beef up Army

LONDON (Reuters) – Somalia’s government and its foreign backers said on Thursday they were hammering out a plan to try and strengthen...

Farmajo calls for arms’ embargo end to defeat al-Shabab

President tells London conference Somali troops need access to heavy weapons in fight against armed group al-Shabab. London, UK – Somalia’s president...