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In Mogadishu, Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre met with Anders Hall, State Secretary of the Swedish Ministry of Justice. Barre and Mr. Hall talked about strengthening the ties between Somalia and Sweden in various beneficial areas. Barre commended Sweden for its support and encouraged more contribution to Somalia's development and democratization efforts. Mr. Hall praised the Somali government's firm stand against international terrorism and recognized progress in security against the Kharijites. Sweden, a major donor to…

In Jowhar, Hirshabelle Regional State leader Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe met with the Minister of Security, Middle Shabelle governor, Jowhar district commissioner, and army forces to discuss reclaiming remaining areas from al-Shabab in Hirshabelle State. The President was briefed on security operations, military strategies, and efforts to eradicate al-Shabab militants in the state. President Guudlawe emphasized the need to boost security measures and eliminate the Khawarij, praising the importance of security as his top…

In Mogadishu, Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed had a meeting with UN's Deputy Special Representative, Mr. Raisedon Zenenga. They discussed the progress in security and politics and the cooperation between Somalia and the UN. The meeting focused on creating a joint technical committee from Somalia and the UN to work on the transition process towards a UN country office. This collaboration aims to enhance the relationship between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations. Recently, UN…

In Mogadishu, the leader of Jubbaland State, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, held talks with Lower House Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe to discuss important national matters. The leaders focused on combating al-Shabab, dealing with potential floods, and addressing political issues in Jubbaland State. The Federal Government's Minister of Animal Husbandry, Hassan Hussein Mohamed Elaay, also joined the meeting to address the impact of floods on livestock in Jubbaland. Severe rains and flash floods have wreaked havoc and forced…

In Manama, Bahrain, Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre met with Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid, the President of Iraq, to discuss strengthening their countries' relationship. They also talked about enhancing cooperation in security and exchanging experiences in that field. The meeting focused on mutual interests in security, economy, culture, education, and health, aiming to benefit both nations. Prime Minister Barre highlighted the longstanding relationship between Somalia and Iraq, united in combating terrorist groups within…

Somalia's PM meets with US special envoy for the Horn of Africa in Nairobi. The region faces instability due to violent extremism, especially with Al-Shabaab and IS-Somalia. Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are also struggling with civil wars, making the area insecure for trade and investment. During the meeting, PM Barre and Ambassador Hammer discussed mutual interests and strengthening partnerships with the US. The US is a key ally in security and development efforts in Somalia. They explored avenues to enhance…

In Garowe (AX), the British Envoy to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, engaged with the chief of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, delving into key matters like the overhaul of the nation's constitution. In their discussion, the Envoy and local authorities deliberated on the UK's collaboration with Puntland, stressing the significance of open dialogue on crucial topics such as constitutional restructuring and ways to bolster economic development in the area. As a partner of Somalia on the global stage, the UK administration aims…

During a recent visit to Gambia, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Salah Ahmed Jama. The two officials discussed their satisfaction with the current level of cooperation in international organizations like the UN, Non-Aligned Movement, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Minister Bayramov highlighted Azerbaijan's efforts to strengthen ties with African nations during its chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement. The importance of mutual support for candidates and…

In Mogadishu on April 30, 2024, Ibrahim Kalın, the leader of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT), met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The head of MIT and Somalia's President conversed in the Somali capital about enhancing strategic cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia in various critical areas. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening security measures, intelligence sharing, collaborative counter-terrorism strategies, and efforts to promote stability in the region. Also attending the…

Jubaland submits the names of election officials when the elections gather in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The reality of holding elections in Somalia continues to gather momentum after some hiccups that were necessary from a dead end that was accused of Villa Somalia but which has since been fixed after the signing of the agreement before the election. Last week, leaders of the federal…