January 30
Somalia: Somalia's Ambassador to Benelux and EU Presents Credentials to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
On Wednesday, Somalia's Ambassador to the Benelux countries and the European Union (EU) Representative, Khadija Osoble Ali officially presented her credentials to His Majesty King… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Participates in Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of Somalia, Yusuf Mohamed, participated in the World Bank and Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
January 29
Somalia: A Factory Turns Plastic Waste Into Jobs for Displaced Women
Plastic pollution is one of the main environmental challenges in the world today, with global plastic waste reaching 400 million tonnes annually, according to the UN Environmental… Read more »
Africa: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Highlights Somalia's Energy Vision At Africa Energy Summit
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia delivered a key address at the Africa Energy Summit, outlining the country's ambitious plans to enhance energy… Read more »
Somalia: Director General of Immigration and Citizenship Agency Holds Key Meeting With IOM Somalia Representatives to Strengthen Migration Cooperation
On Tuesday, the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Duhulow, held a crucial meeting with Manuel Pereira, the Representative of the… Read more »
January 28
Africa: President Hassan Sheikh Attends Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Dar es Salaam to participate in the "Mission 300" Africa Energy Summit, which officially… Read more »
Somalia: UNDP Somalia Trains Journalists in Mogadishu On Climate Change Reporting and Awareness
In a significant effort to strengthen climate change journalism in Somalia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Somalia hosted a training session for 15 Somali… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Police Chief and UN Police Commissioner Discuss Strengthening Cooperation On Peacekeeping and Security Efforts
The Commander of the Somali Police Force, Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, held a meeting with Faisal Shahkar, the Head of the United Nations Police, and a delegation from the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Chief Justice Leads Delegation At 8th Conference of Constitutional Court Presidents in Cairo
The Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court of Somalia, Bashir Yusuf Ahmed, led a delegation to participate in the 8th Conference of Constitutional Court Presidents of African… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Chief Justice Attends 8th Conference of Constitutional Court Presidents in Cairo
The Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court of Somalia, Bashir Yusuf Ahmed, sand his accompanying delegation participated in the 8th Conference of Constitutional Court… Read more »
January 27
Somalia: Governor of Banadir and Mayor of Mogadishu Chairs Meeting On Enhancing Security and Strengthening Collaboration
The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Amir, presided over a key meeting today focused on accelerating security measures and strengthening… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Egypt Conclude Technical Discussions On Egyptian Military Participation in Aussom Operation
The Federal Government of Somalia has on Monday officially concluded a series of technical discussions with the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning Egypt's involvement in the AUSSOM… Read more »
January 24
Somalia: Somali Minister of Interior Leads Delegation to Jowhar Local Government Office for Key Discussions On Decentralization, Stabilization, and Reconciliatiion
A high-level delegation led by Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, visited the Jowhar Local Government Office today to engage in… Read more »
January 23
Somalia: Major General Odawa Yusuf Inaugurates New Headquarters for 23rd Battalion of National Army's Military Police in Mogadishu
On Thursday, Major General Odawa Yusuf, the Chief of the National Armed Forces, officially inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters for the 23rd Battalion of the National… Read more »
Somalia: Breaking Barriers - Mogadishu Women Traffic Police Pave the Way for Change
In Somalia, where traditionally certain jobs are meant only for men, a group of women are breaking these barriers and re-writing the narrative. The role of traffic police has long… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Arrives in Cairo for Official Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, along with a high-level delegation, has arrived in Cairo for an official visit to Egypt, following an… Read more »
January 22
Somalia: Somalia Launches 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan As Crisis Escalates
The Commisioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Maalin Abdulle, and the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Mr. George Conway,… Read more »
Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Emergency Relief Center At De Martino Hospital
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, today officially inaugurated the newly constructed emergency relief center at De Martino Hospital in… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Receives Africa Presidential Leadership Award for Excellence in State-Building, Debt Relief, and Counterterrorism'
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been awarded the esteemed Africa Presidential Leadership Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Finland Strengthen Security Cooperation During Official Visit
In a significant step towards deepening bilateral relations, the Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail… Read more »
January 21
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Attends World Economic Forum in Davos
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is currently in Davos, Switzerland, participating in the World Economic Forum. Read more »
Somalia: African Union Special Envoy Meets Somalia's Education Minister to Discuss Role of Education in Peace and Stability
The Special Envoy of the African Union (AU), Mr. Souef Mo Elamine, held a productive meeting with Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, the Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Defence Minister Meets With AUC Director to Discuss Strategic Priorities and Peacekeeping Mandate
The Somali Defence Minister, Abdullahi Mohamed Nur, held a key meeting on Monday with the Director of the Conflict Management Directorate at the African Union Commission (AUC),… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Government Officials Meet With IOM Chief of Mission to Discuss Migration Cooperation
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Hoosh, and Deputy Minister Abdihakim Ashkir, welcomed a courtesy visit by Manuel Marques… Read more »
Somalia: President of Somaliland Visits the Somaliland Correctional Services Headquarters
The President of Somaliland, Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Ciro), today made a working visit to the headquarters of the Somaliland Correctional Services. Read more »