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21 July 2026 — News story

Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Ed Miliband outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 20 July 2026.

20 July 2026 — News story

Andy Burnham's first speech as Prime Minister

The Prime Minister set out the government’s priorities in his first speech following his appointment

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FCDO travel advice: Somalia

Guidance for British people in Somalia, including information on safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.

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• 52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Somalia
  • 8 May 2026
  • Speech
• Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
  • 3 April 2026
  • Press release
• Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Somalia
  • 24 February 2026
  • World news story

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We oversee the work and implementation of the UK-Somalia strategy.

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• 52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Somalia
  • 8 May 2026
  • Speech
• Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
  • 3 April 2026
  • Press release
• Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Somalia
  • 24 February 2026
  • World news story

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Our publications

• Social Protection for Stability: a Catalytic Agenda
  • 4 November 2025
  • Policy paper
• Notice to Importers 2950: Somalia import sanctions
  • 30 April 2025
  • Notice
• Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Africa annual review summaries 2021 to 2022
  • 30 January 2025
  • Policy paper

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