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UN appoints James Swan as special representative for Somalia
Summary
The United Nations announced that James Swan has been appointed special representative for Somalia and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia after serving in the role on an acting basis since May 2024.
The United Nations announced Friday that James Swan of the United States has been appointed as the secretary-general’s Special Representative for Somalia and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
The spokesperson said Swan has been serving as acting special representative since May 2024 and that the secretary-general is “pleased to announce” Swan accepted the permanent appointment to lead UN efforts in Somalia during a period the UN described as critical for the country’s transition. The briefing cited Swan’s long diplomatic experience in African countries that have faced complex political transitions.
No further operational changes or new mandates for UNSOM were announced during the briefing; the statement conveyed continuity of leadership as a matter of personnel and diplomatic representation.
