President Hassan Sheikh meets President Obama
President Obama meets Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 17.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with U.S Congress
During his visit to the U.S, the Somali president meets with the U.S Congress and briefed on the political and economic developments in Somalia since he took office in late 2012.
Under Secretary Sherman in Mogadishu
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman with the Somalia President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Under Secretary Sherman Visits Mogadishu
The Under Secretary of State for political Affairs, Wendy Sherman and The Special Representative for Somalia, Amb. James Swan with the SPeaker of Somalia Parliament
VPP Headlines
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Peace Run Held in Mogadishu Raises Hope in the Capital City of Somalia
Hopes of peace are arising in Somalia capital Mogadishu which witnessed the first ever peace run for over 20 years.
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U.S Government Calls for Working Together to End Tolerance of FGM/Cut
U.S Special Representative for Somalia calls for international cooperation to end tolerance of female genital mutilation/cutting
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U.S Concern About Somalia Rape Case Verdict
U.S government is deeply concerned by a Mogadishu Court's decision to convict and sentence an alleged rape victim and a journalist
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Threat to Westerners in Somalia
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens residing in or planning travel to Somalia that the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has become aware of an imminent threat against westerners...
Regional News
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Statement by Victoria Nuland, Spokesperson: Adoption of Roadmap for Ending the Transition in Somalia
The United States welcomes the adoption by key Somali leaders of the Roadmap for Ending the Transition in Somalia. We thank the United Nations Special Representative...
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White House Statement on Sudan
The United States condemns the offensive operations being undertaken by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in and around Abyei town and today's Presidential decree dissolving the Abyei Administration
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Secretary Clinton Statement: Pirate Attack on the S/V QUEST
The United States strongly condemns the murder of four U.S. citizens, whose yacht, the QUEST, was seized by pirates off the coast of Oman. This deplorable act firmly underscores the need for continued international progress toward confronting the shared security challenge posed by piracy in the waters off the Horn of Africa.
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United States Condemns February 21 al-Shabaab Terror Attack
This criminal assault at the Hamar Jajab District police station resulted in both police and civilian deaths. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families and the survivors of this horrendous attack.
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U.S. Intends to Recognize Independent South Sudanese State
“After decades of conflict, the images of millions of southern Sudanese voters deciding their own future was an inspiration to the world ...
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U.S. Dedicates New Embassy Compound in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
In an important symbol of America’s commitment to an enduring friendship with Ethiopia, as well as our bilateral relationships with the Government of Ethiopia and the African Union,
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UN Envoy to Somalia says Transition must end in August
Nairobi, 26 January 2011 – Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, announced that a Special High Level Meeting on Somalia will take place in Addis Ababa on the side lines of the African Union Summit which opened today
