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 […]

National Consultative meeting on the Policy for Managing the Risks of Social Media Misuse Concludes in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, 7 July 2025 – The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially concluded the two-day National Consultative meeting on the development of a Social Media Policy aimed at addressing the risks associated with the misuse of social media platforms. The consultation forum, held in Mogadishu, brought together […]

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Friday, 4th July, 2025

H.E President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held another round of talks at the Presidential Palace (Villa Somalia) with opposition members to discuss the country’s political future. H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded the celebrations of Independence and Unity Week, marking the 65th anniversary of the unification of Somalia’s regions and the founding of the Somali Republic. […]