March 10
Somalia: Somalia Labour Minister Meets WFP Delegation to Boost Social Protection Programmes
Somalia's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Prof. Salim Caliyoow Ibrow, held talks with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) in Mogadishu tostrengthen cooperation… Read more »
March 03
Somalia: UN Supports Nationwide Labour Rights Education Campaign Led By Somali Trade Unions
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), with the support of the United Nations (UN), has rolled out a nationwide labour rights education campaign aimed at enabling workers… Read more »
February 08
Somalia: Somalia Unveils Modern Labour Law to Promote Fair Work and Stronger Social Dialogue
The Federal Government of Somalia took a major step toward strengthening labour governance with the official launch of the revised Somali Labour Code (Law No. 36, 2024), during a… Read more »
January 06
Somalia: ITUC Voices Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing… Read more »
December 01, 2025
Somalia: UN Cuts Over 680 Jobs in Somalia As Donor Funding Declines
United Nations agencies operating in Somalia have laid off more than 680 staff since the beginning of 2025, officials said, citing severe funding shortages. Read more »
November 23, 2025
Somalia: Somali President Praises Teachers' Role in Nation-Building On Somali Teachers' Day
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud lauded the country's teachers for their central role in rebuilding the nation's education sector, as he addressed a major ceremony marking… Read more »
November 10, 2025
Somalia: Somalia's New Labour Minister Meets Civil Service Committee to Boost Government Workforce
Somalia's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Prof. Salim Caliyow Ibrow, on Monday met with the National Civil Service Commission (NCSC) to discuss ways to strengthen the… Read more »
October 27, 2025
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Appoints New Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday appointed Professor Saalim Aliyow Ibrow as the country's new Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, according to a statement from… Read more »
October 21, 2025
Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Labour, Hormuud Salaam Foundation and Buruuj Technical Training Institute Join Forces to Empower Somali Youth
A graduation ceremony for nearly 1,000 Somali youth who completed the Baxnaano Inclusive Economic Empowerment Program was held in Mogadishu on Sunday. The initiative, jointly… Read more »
