The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, visited the capital of Somalia Mogadishu amidst fifth consecutive rain failure resulting food insecurity and livelihood crisis to 7 millions popualtion. The UNSG is also expected to visit Baidoa the second largest IDP concentrated area within the country. Mr. Guterres is expected to pledge funding for Somalia'a humanitarian crisis.
The UNSG Mr. Antonio Guterras visited Somalia in March 2021 at a time Somalia was facing a similar humanitarian crisis caused by conflict, displacement, and drought. During his last visit, he met with senior government officials, representatives of civil society organizations, and members of the United Nations country team to discuss the challenges facing the country and explore ways to support Somalia's efforts to address them.
The Secretary-General's last visit came at a crucial time as Somalia was facing multiple challenges, including ongoing conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a humanitarian crisis that was affecting millions of people, particularly women and children.
During his last visit in 2021, the Secretary-General called for an end to the conflict and urged all parties to engage in dialogue to find a peaceful and sustainable solution. He also highlighted the importance of addressing the root causes of the crisis, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, and emphasized the need for greater international support to help Somalia build a more resilient and prosperous future.
The draft Constitution of Somalia was developed by the Constitutional Commission between 2010 and 2012 and was approved by the National Constituent Assembly in August 2012. However, its adoption has been delayed due to political instability and disagreements between different political actors in Somalia. In fact, the process to finalize the draft Constitution of Somalia became long and complex one, with numerous challenges and obstacles that have prevented its completion. Some of the main reasons why Somalia has been unable to finalize the draft Constitution include: 1. Political instability: Somalia has been affected by political instability and conflict for many years, which has made it difficult to establish a stable government and political system. In such an environment, it can be challenging to build consensus on a new Constitution that reflects the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders. 2. Clan-based politics: Somalia's political system is based on clan affiliations, w
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