- The President of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, joined hundreds of Somali citizens in performing the Eid al-Adha prayers at the Islamic Solidarity Mosque in Mogadishu.
- The President of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held consultations with representatives of Somali civil society, focusing on the completion of the country’s democratic transition, state-building efforts, and the progress achieved in security, good governance, and the implementation of universal suffrage elections based on the principle of one person, one vote.
- The Prime Minister of Somalia, His Excellency Hamza Abdi Barre, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the security and stability of the capital and the nation as a whole, noting Somalia’s significant recovery from years of insecurity and hardship.
- The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Bihi Iman Egeh, held productive discussions with the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, during the Annual Meetings currently taking place in Brazzaville.
- The Ministry of Health of the Federal Government of Somalia convened a National-Level Conference on Ebola Preparedness, outlining key resolutions and strategic measures adopted during the meeting.
- The Minister of Health and Social Care of the Federal Government of Somalia chaired a high-level meeting on Ebola preparedness and prevention. The gathering was attended by ministers responsible for security and transport, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, senior directors, and public health experts.
- The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Fatah Qasim Mahmoud, met with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia welcomed the joint statement issued by the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Djibouti, Palestine, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Mauritania, which strongly condemned the unlawful and unacceptable action undertaken by the authorities of the northern regions known as “Somaliland” concerning the proposed opening of a so-called embassy in occupied Jerusalem.
- Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights closely monitored the inclusion and representation quotas of women and persons with disabilities in the one-person, one-vote elections conducted in South West State.
- The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Mohamed Ali, received Judicaël Elidje, the newly appointed Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Somalia.
- The Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces, General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, accompanied by senior military officers, welcomed a delegation from the Italian Government at the Armed Forces Headquarters, alongside the Italian Military Attaché.
- The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia (INHRCS) and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mogadishu aimed at supporting and strengthening the institutional foundations of the Commission in accordance with the Paris Principles.
- The Independent National Human Rights Commission of Somalia expressed grave concern over the incident in Digta Margoos, Lower Jubba region, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and injuries.
- Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya participated in the 6th African Export and Agricultural Trade Conference.
- The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Somalia announced the list of elected MPs of the South West State of Somalia.
- Youth from the Banaadir Region gathered at the Taleex Junction in Hodan District to stage a peaceful demonstration under the theme “Voice of the Capital,” expressing support for the prevailing security situation in Mogadishu.
- The Commander of the Banaadir Regional Police Division, Colonel Mahdi Omar, held a press conference in Mogadishu in which he strongly condemned acts of unrest allegedly orchestrated by former politicians, while issuing a stern warning to individuals attempting to destabilize the security of the capital.
- The Commander of the Ground Forces, General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, officially inaugurated training for the 12th Battalion of the Danab Commandos at the Col. Hassan Tuure Military Training camp in Baledogle.
- The Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ahmed Issa Gutale, together with a delegation he led, participated in the 22nd Assembly of the African Organization of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E) in Monrovia, Liberia.
- The Federal Government of Somalia has temporarily suspended travel to Egypt under the “OK-to-Board” travel authorization system. A statement issued by the Immigration and Citizenship Agency indicated that the government is closely monitoring the situation of Somali citizens traveling to Egypt who have encountered difficulties exiting airport terminals upon arrival.
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