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Tobias Ellwood and Mike Penning highlight UK’s continued commitment to security and stability in Somalia
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Minister for the Middle East and Africa, Tobias Ellwood, condemns attack in Mogadishu and offers his condolences to families of victims.
Embassy hosts Mogadishu Book Fair reception as BBC journalist launched a book on Somalia
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Tobias Ellwood highlights UK’s enduring relationship with both countries and need for regional solidarity.
Minister for the Middle East and Africa, Tobias Ellwood, condemns attack in Mogadishu and offers his condolences to families of victims
PM Theresa May spoke with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who congratulated her on her appointment as Prime Minister.
HMA Mathews has sent congratulations to the President of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on the celebration of Somalia’s Independence Day.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Philip Hammond visits as British troops deploy to support UN security effort
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council briefing at the end of the Egyptian Presidency
Philip Hammond welcomes decree issued by the President of the Federal Government of Somalia enabling plans for elections in August
UK Armed Forces personnel have arrived in Somalia to support a United Nations-backed mission in Africa, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Prime Minister David Cameron gave a statement at a joint press conference with President Barack Obama following talks at Downing Street.
UK promoting stability and prosperity in Somaliland
The UK’s Defence relationship with Kenya has been strengthened and UK support to Somalia boosted after a visit by the Armed Forces Minister.
James Duddridge brands Al Shabaab attack on Somali civilians barbaric
Prime Minister announces £200 million to help tackle causes of migration, and £2 million UK contribution to the EU’s Africa Trust Fund.
Minister for Africa James Duddridge has condemned the callous attack on the Sahafi hotel in Mogadishu by al Shabaab.
Grant Shapps speech at the Royal United Services Institute on Africa and security
UK Prime Minister David Cameron pledged additional assistance to the UN to reinforce progress made on the path to stability in Somalia.
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