- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially closed the National Consultative Forum held in Mogadishu.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised the outcomes of the National Consultative Forum and stated that discussions remain open and will continue to strengthen national unity, national cohesion, and to reach decisive national-level decisions that serve the country’s interests.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has attended an event in which the newly appointed Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA),Mahad Mohamed Salad took office from the former director, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud emphasized the importance of government leaders consulting with the public and listening to their opinions, while avoiding actions that upset the populace.
- The National Consultative Forum, which discussed the country’s future political direction, strengthening national unity, completing the constitution, election processes, counter-terrorism efforts, and reinforcing governance, concluded in Mogadishu and issued a communiqué.
- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated that the Federal Government has approved the largest number of laws necessary for the country’s governance.
- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre launched the official exams for high schools across the country, with over 39,000 students sitting for the exams in various regions.
- The Somali Embassy in Turkey informed Somali citizens in Iran that assistance is being provided to those wishing to leave due to ongoing conflicts there.
- Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, paid an official visit to Qatar and visited the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College’s Infantry Academy.
- The Chairperson of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamud Moalim Abdulle, opened a conference in Mogadishu to review national disaster management policies.
- Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing, Dr. Elmi Mohamud Nur, held a meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş.
- Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, who is also the Chair of the ReSCo Organization (comprising 14 countries in East and Central Africa), presided over a ministerial meeting of the ReSCo organization.
- Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Sheikh Yusuf Al Addala, stated that the security situation in Somali cities is directly linked to the public’s responsibility for security and their cooperation with security agencies.
- Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Ali (Ali Hosh), stated that the Independent Electoral Commission is an autonomous body free from government interference.
- Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mustaf Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow, officially signed the new organizational structure of the agency, guiding its operational direction, management of departments, and service development.
- Somali Ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, held an important meeting with the President of the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kouidri Chakib Ismail.
- Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, presided over a steering committee meeting for the Joint Police Program Phase Two (JPP II).
- Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ahmed Hassan Adan, and the Turkish company OYAK signed an agreement to develop Somalia’s fisheries sector.
- The national coordination committee for Independence and Unity Days held regular meetings to prepare for the celebrations scheduled for June 26 and July 1.
- Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohamud Ahmed Adam Gesod, met with the Saudi ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Muwalid, to discuss bilateral trade cooperation.
- Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met in Doha, Qatar, with the Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister of Defense of Qatar, Sulaiman bin Abdirahman bin Hassan Al Thani.
- Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Ali, inspected the construction site of the new, modern Ministry headquarters.
- The Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing completed the construction of a modern bridge in Garowe, Puntland.
- Mogadishu Mayor and Governor of Banaadir, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), participated in an awareness-raising meeting regarding the registration of voters for direct elections.
- State Minister of Defense,Omar Ali, provided details on military operations targeting Al-Shabab militants in the Lower Shabelle region.
- Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, attended a luncheon hosted by the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, for the leadership and staff of the Oruc Reis oil exploration vessel.
- Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Yusuf Mohamed, held a fruitful meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi.
- The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the completion of the initial phase of oil and mineral exploration along Somalia’s coasts.
- Banaadir Governor and Mogadishu Mayor, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), appointed Mohamed Abdullahi Abubakar as the Director of the Banaadir Governor’s Office.
- Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, participated in an international conference in Tunisia on health, livestock, environment, and natural ecosystems.
- Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohamud Ahmed Adan Gesod, officially launched the promotion exhibition for Somali exports, held in Mogadishu.
- Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with the Egyptian Ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Al-Saciid Ahmed.
- General Manager of the National Communications Agency, Mustafa Yasin Sheikh participated in the 30th Conference on technology of the East African Community (EAC) in Juba, South Sudan.
- Somali National Army and Jubbaland’s Darawish forces conducted a military operation in Buulo Xaaji, Lower Juba, killing 25 militants affiliated with Al-Shabab.
- Al-Shabab terrorists blew up a bridge in the Barire area of Lower Shabelle, which was used by residents for crossing.
- Ibrahim Nur, known as Farhan, a member of the terrorist group al Shabab, has surrendered to security forces in Afmadow District, Lower Juba.
- Abbas Mohamed Hol, who was in charge for terrorist plots and assassinations in southern Somalia, succumbed to injuries sustained in earlier clashes with government forces.
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