Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing
Mogadishu, Friday, 19th September, 2025
1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud participated in the three-year Government Performance Exhibition (2022–2025) held in Mogadishu.
2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre and his cabinet had implemented important plans and laws for the state-building of Somalia.
3- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in a keynote speech at the urgent summit of Arab and Islamic States held in Doha, once again condemned Israel’s attack inside Qatar.
4- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met in Doha with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
5- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held an important meeting in Doha with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed that the Somali people and government stand in solidarity with their brothers in Qatar.
6- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud inaugurated the new Headquarters Center for the Intelligence for the Somali National Forces, aimed at strengthening national defense and security.
7- President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an interview with Al-Arabiya TV, affirmed the resilience and strengthening of historical and strategic ties between Somalia and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
8- The Federal Government of Somalia, led by Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, presented to the Somali people the achievements of the three-year period in which it served the country, noting programs and projects that have proven effective, as testified by the Somali people.
9- Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, who participated in the Government Performance Exhibition for the three-year period (2022–2025), said the achievements of the government laid the foundation for laws enacted that carry unity and solidarity.
10- Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre discussed with Wang Yu, the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.
11- Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, on an inspection tour evaluating key public services, visited the central headquarters of the Passport and Citizenship Authority.
12- Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, responding to public sentiment about improving government services, visited Aden Adde International Airport.
13- Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, attended a public meeting and answered questions from Somali people about what his government has accomplished in the last three years.
14- Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, met with Abdalla Uteybi, the Arab League Ambassador to Somalia, discussing cooperation between the two sides.
15- Speaker of the House of the People Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe) held a meeting in Mogadishu with the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley.
16- President of the Senate Abdi Hashi Abdullahi Cabdi hosted the new EU Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, in his office.
17- Minister of Education, Heritage and Higher Education Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir attended the ALECSO conference in Tunis, Tunisia.
18- Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Ali Haji Adam participated in a event marking World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17.
19- Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Ali Haji Adam opened a coordination meeting on Drug Regulation and Medical Supplies organized by the Somali Medicines Agency.
20- Director General of the National Disaster Management Authority, Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, held a productive meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu.
21- Minister of Defense Ahmed Moalim Fiqi hosted the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, discussing defense, training, and Turkish support for Somalia.
22- State Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Hersi Jama Gani inaugurated in Mogadishu a workshop on Public Service Improvement and Results-Based Management.
23- Minister of Commerce and Industries Mohamed Ahmed Aden (Geesood) attended the Second National Quality Infrastructure Conference, focusing on inspecting imported goods and exports.
24- Ramla Said Ahmed Ali, the first Somali woman to win a global gold medal in boxing, arrived in Mogadishu.
25- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdisalam Abdi Ali participated in a ministerial-level gathering bringing together member countries of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
26- Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, participated in the International Forum on Culture and Diplomacy, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and held meetings with his counterparts.
27- Somali security forces repelled a heavy assault by the Kharijites Al Shabab extremists in Ceel Dheer district, Galgadud region, capturing many members of the group.
28- Benadir Regional Court sentenced Nadifo Hassan Abdulkadir to 15 years in prison and a $20,000 monetary fine for financing terrorism and money laundering.
29- Somali Police Service issued strong warnings against defaming or insulting national leaders and against violations of our true faith.
30- Commander of the Land Forces, Brig. General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, visited Ceel Dheer to encourage and pray with the troops stationed there who recently registered a huge victory against Al Shabab terrorists.
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