The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Holds Fruitful Meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia

Mogadishu, 25 May 2026: The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdulfataax Qaasim Mahmoud, today met with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Somalia, H.E. Wang Yu, at the Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations and cooperation between […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 22nd May 2026

  The President of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Somalia, Ambassador Col. Osman Dubbad Sugulle.   The President of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, officially inaugurated the new headquarters building of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia. […]

Somali Minister Of Information met with Turkish Ambassador at the Ministry headquarters in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu, May 21, 2026 — The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdufitaha Qasim Mohamud, today received the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, at his office. The two officials discussed strengthening the historic ties of cooperation and brotherhood between Somalia and Türkiye, particularly in […]

Minister of Information Meets with Directors of Independent Media Outlets

Mogadishu, Somalia – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, today held a meeting with directors and senior executives of independent media organizations operating in Mogadishu. The meeting, which served as both an introductory engagement and an exchange of views, provided the Minister with an […]

The Minister of Information Inspects the National Theatre and Praises the Role of National Artists in Public Awareness

Mogadishu, Somalia – 17 May 2026: The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, today conducted a working visit to the Somali National Theatre, where he held meetings with members of the National Artists, singers, actors, athletes, and the overall staff serving under the Ministry. The […]

Press Release: Federal Government Reaffirms Commitment to One-Person, OneVote Elections

Muqdisho, 15 May 2026: The Federal Government of Somalia, in fulfillment of its constitutional mandate to implement a one-person, one-vote electoral system that grants citizens the opportunity to exercise their constitutional rights, reaffirms that the country has entered a historic phase of transition toward a democratic system founded on the principle of universal suffrage and […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 15th May 2026

  The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held in Kampala.   The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, addressed the overall situation in the country, the peaceful one-person-one-vote elections conducted in the South West State, the security and situation in Mogadishu, […]

PRESS RELEASE Federal Government Reaffirms Right to Peaceful Assembly and Warns Against Violent Political Mobilization

10, May, Mogadishu, Somalia — The Federal Government of Somalia reaffirms its full respect for the constitutional rights of citizens to peaceful assembly, expression, and political participation. Peaceful demonstration is a legitimate democratic right, and the Government has no objection to citizens expressing their views in a lawful, peaceful, and orderly manner. In order to […]

The Ministry of Information Concludes Training on Preventing the Dissemination of Hate Speech During Elections

Mogadishu, May 4, 2026: The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially concluded a two-day training workshop on preventing the dissemination of hate speech during electoral periods. The training brought together 35 journalists from 21 media outlets, representing both public and private media institutions. The primary objective of […]

The Minister of Information Launches Training on Preventing the Dissemination of Hate Speech During Electoral Periods

Mogadishu, 03 May 2026: This two-day workshop has brought together more than 35 journalists from 21 media outlets operating in Mogadishu. The primary objective of the workshop is to strengthen journalists’ understanding of their critical role in ensuring responsible reporting throughout the electoral process, particularly in preventing the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech […]