Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 31th October, 2025

 

  • President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended in Djibouti the 25th anniversary commemoration of Somalia Peace Conference held in the city of Arta in 2000.

 

  • President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, speaking at the Arta Conference commemoration, said that Somalia will defeat terrorist organizations and continue efforts to strengthen governance based on consultation and reconciliation.

 

  • President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud awarded an honorary medal to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti for his role in supporting and rebuilding Somalia’s statehood.

 

  • President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, jointly unveiled the Somali Peace Monument in the city of Arta, Djibouti.

 

  • President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the headquarters of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Authority to review the key services the agency provides to the Somali people.

 

  • Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre participated in the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, held at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu, and noted that the diplomatic relationship between Somalia and Turkey stands as a symbol of sixty years of friendship and cooperation.

 

  • Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed Prof. Salim Aliyow Ibrow as the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in the Federal Government of Somalia.

 

  • Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, who was accompanied by the heads of the Favori Company that manages the Aden Adde International Airport.

 

  • The Cabinet has approved the Budgetary Quota Law for 2025-2026 and two memoranda of understanding with Uganda and Qatar on travel, security, and the fight against crime.

 

  • Deputy Prime Minister Salah AhmedJ ama opened a meeting to discuss the Water Storage Project for Jowhar, which will benefit more than 300,000 Somali citizens.

 

  • The Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Republic of Germany signed a development cooperation agreement in Mogadishu worth more than €75 million.

 

  • Minster of Commerce and Industry Mohamud Ahmed Aden met with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktas to discuss strengthening trade ties and investment opportunities.

 

  • Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali paid a visit to Djibouti to see President Ismail Omar Guelle.

 

  • Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bashir Mohamed Jama met with Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr, Secretary of State of the German Foreign Office.
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdisalam Abdi Ali has signed a cooperation agreement in Kigali with Rwanda focusing on economy, security, culture, and community development.

 

  • Minister of Transportation and Aviation Mohamed Farah Nuh stated that by the end of 2025 the national airline Somali Airlines will resume international flights.

 

  • Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur began consultation and awareness meetings on elections and citizen motivation in Waajid district, Bakool region.

 

  • Minister of Posts, Communications and Technology Mohamed Adan Moalim met with senior leaders of the country’s telecom companies to discuss improving the quality of telecommunications services in Somalia.

 

  • Minister of Interior, Federalism and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali (Hosh) has received equipment donation from the Government of the United Arab Emirates to bolster emergency and lifesaving services.

 

  • Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Daud Aweis Jama has received modern media equipment to the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper AKTAŞ.

 

  • Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Hassan Moalim Mohamud has opened a consultation on the Draft Law on Trial and Evidence Law and Draft Law of modernization of the judiciary.

 

  • Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Abdirahman Yusuf Omar attended CMD Awards in The Hague, Netherlands.

 

  • Ambassador of Somalia to Tanzania and the DRC Ilyas Ali Hassan met with the President of Haut-Katanga Province to discuss the situation of Somalis living in that province.

 

  • The National Auditor General Ahmed isse Gutale participated in the 3rd Forum on Transparency and anti-corruption in Arab states, held in Cairo, Egypt.

 

  • The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission launched the voter registration campaign in Warshiikh district of Middle Shabelle Region.

 

  • The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission launched the voter registration campaign in Cadale district of Middle Shabelle Region.

 

  • The Governor of Banadir Region and the Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Mungab), chaired a security conference addressing the situation in the capital and the Banadir region in general.

 

  • Somali National Army forces, with international support, conducted an operation in Bu’ale town, Middle Juba Region, killing a prominent Kharijites leader Mohamud Abdi Hamud aka Ja’far Gurey.

 

  • The Commander of the Land Forces of the Somali National Army, Brig. General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, met in Kigali, Rwanda with the Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, Major General Usman Abdulmumin Yusuf.

 

 

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