SEMA_SOMALIA

At the 22nd MSP of the APMBC (1–5 Dec 2025), Somalia reported key progress: a new IED Risk Education package, 3.9M m² of land released, 21.7M m² surveyed, and 9,796 hazards cleared. @KhadraDuale joined the SEMA DG, reaffirming Somalia’s commitment to a safer, mine-free future.

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As well as sharing ideas with colleagues from the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia.

SEMA was pleased to participate in the Senior Leadership Development Course, organized by the UK Embassy in Somalia—a valuable opportunity to strengthen leadership, prioritization & decision-making. Grateful to @UKinSomalia for supporting Somalia’s security sector & HMA. 🇸🇴1/2

@Habiba_amin1 @CheveningFCDO @UKinSomalia @UniOfYork Congratulations

Key objectives include: ✅ Strengthening national ownership and commitment to mine action ✅ Sharing knowledge and best practices across countries ✅ Building sustainable capacity to realize a Mine-Free Africa

This platform represents a joint commitment by mine and ERW-affected African countries and international partners to achieve a future where communities live free from fear, want, and the threat of explosive hazards.

Toward a Mine-Free Africa – TICAD 9 Launch of the Africa Mine Action Platform On 21 Aug 2025, during TICAD 9 in Yokohama, the Africa Mine Action Platform was officially launched by JICA, the Cambodian Mine Action Center, & UNMAS, with the presence of the AUC & the MoF of Japan.

Many thanks to UNMAS for delivering the training and developing tailored awareness materials, including RETD, flipcharts, leaflets, and radio messages — and special appreciation to @ChineseSomalia for funding this vital initiative.

The interactive sessions aimed to strengthen participants’ capacity to deliver IED risk awareness messages effectively and extend outreach to vulnerable communities.

SEMA conducted an important training on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Risk Education for representatives from the Ministry of Internal Security (MoIS) and local NGOs across the Federal Member States and the Banadir Region. 1/2

Our 3-day workshop on Operational Data Analytics is closed. The DG awarded certificates to our dedicated attendees. Equipping participants with skills to interpret IMSMA reports. These insights are crucial for making life-saving decisions in highly contaminated areas.

Excited to share that today in Mogadishu, we held a key workshop focused on operational data analytics for mine action reports. Participants included SEMA, local mine action organizations, and MoIS, all benefiting from a capacity-building project funded by @ChineseSomalia

Together, we’re paving the way to eliminate the impact of mines and ERW, aiming for a mine-free Somalia by 2027! 🇸🇴💚#MineAction #CapacityBuilding #Somalia2027

The DG of SEMA has opened a three-day workshop on operational data analytics for mine action reports! DG Dahir expressed gratitude to the People's Republic of China for their generous support of Capacity Development and EORE @ChineseSomalia 🇸🇴💚#MineAction #CapacityBuilding 1/2

📢 Today we kicked off the second batch of SEMA’s capacity development training on Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming in Mine Action. Participants include MoIS, SEMA, and local NGOs.@ChineseSomalia #MineAction #GenderEquality #Somalia

The DG of SEMA is attending the Intersessional Meeting in Geneva (17–20 June 2025). Somalia has made key progress: developed national MA standards, launched its 1st EORE WG & migrated to IMSMA Core. Main challenge: withdrawal of some IPs due to funding shortages.

In #Somalia victim assistance continues to be underfunded making efforts pale in comparison with the ever growing needs as civilians continue to fall victim to #landmines and unexploded ordnance says @SomaliaSema Director during #MineBanIM