Media Ethics Training for Election Coverage Concludes in Dhuusamareeb, the Capital of Galmudug

Dhuusamareeb, 14 August 2025 – The Media Ethics Training for Election Coverage in Somalia concluded today in Dhuusamareeb. The two-day training aimed to enhance journalists’ understanding of the role of the media in the country’s electoral process. The workshop, jointly organized by the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia […]

Minister of Information of Galmudug Opened Media Ethics Training on Election Coverage in Somalia

Dhusamareeb, August 13, 2025 – The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Galmudug State Government, Hon. Ali Mohamud Farah (Ali Seeko), officially opened a two-day training on Media Ethics in Election Coverage in Somalia, taking place in the city of Dhusamareeb. The training, jointly organized by the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism […]

Two-Day Training on Media Ethics in Covering Somali Elections Concludes in Baidoa, South West State

Baidoa, August 10, 2025 –The training, jointly organized by the Federal Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, and the South West State Ministry of Information and Awareness, brought together 20 journalists from various media outlets across the region. The Minister of Information for South West State, Hon. Mohamed Ibrahim Bilal, today officially closed a two-day […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 8th August, 2025

1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has received the letters of credence of the new ambassadors to Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Venezuela, Korea, Mauritania, and Iraq. 2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Ambassador Aweys Xaji Yusuf to be the National Security Advisor of the Federal Republic of Somalia. 3- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 1st August, 2025

1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a speech at the United Nations Food Security Summit held in Addis Ababa. 2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting in Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. 3- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had a fruitful meeting […]

Deputy Minister of Information Receives U.S. Embassy Counterterrorism Advisor

Mogadishu, 29 July 2025: The Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, today received Mr. Bob Flannery, the Counterterrorism Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in strategic communication and media engagement in counterterrorism efforts, as well as enhancing […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 25th July, 2025

His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held another consultative meeting with opposition politicians in Mogadishu, where they discussed the political future of the country. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with the Arab League Ambassador to Somalia, Abdalla Cuteybi, and they discussed strengthening cooperation mainly in politics, economics, and security. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre […]

PRESS RELEASE The Federal Government of Somalia condemns the hijacking and violation committed against the SEA WORLD vessel, which sails under the flag of the Comoros Island

Mogadishu, 23 July 2025: The Federal Government of Somalia categorically denounces the hijacking and aggression against the SEA WORLD vessel. The ship was on route to Mogadishu Port, transporting military equipment destined for the TÜRKSOM Military Training Centre. In accordance with the bilateral defense cooperation agreements between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 18th July, 2025]

1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Turkey, where they discussed strengthening security cooperation and the military operations aimed at eradicating the Kharijites Al Shabab.   2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed his condolences for the passing of former Nigerian President Major General Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London. […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 11th July, 2025

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in Cairo. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and strategic issues concerning both countries. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, speaking at the 3rd Development Forum of Eastern Africa, stated that nation-building fundamentally involves strengthening institutions and raising […]