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The president said Somalia’s full membership in the EAC presents new opportunities that the country must embrace through linguistic and cultural connection.
The UK’s Minister for Development, Baroness Jennifer Chapman, said the contribution is part of a $30 million support package for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (Aussom) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). Out of this, $8 million will go to UNSOS to strengthen its non-lethal support to Somali forces.
The President made it clear that no political figure or group will be allowed to carry heavy weaponry within the capital, a city that has, in recent years, made fragile gains in security after decades of conflict.
In a statement on Friday, WFP said it would be able to support only 350,000 people with lifesaving rations in November, down from 1.1 million in August, a reduction of more than two-thirds.
The critical meeting comes as the fragile Horn of Africa nation grapples with insecurity, economic hardship and a governance crisis.
The announcement comes as Somalia continues to strengthen its energy sector regulatory framework to attract foreign investment.
The Ambassador commended the Kenya Police Service, the Kenya Police FC administration, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and Sports Kenya for their professionalism and support in hosting Mogadishu City Club at Nyayo National Stadium.
Police confirmed that the suspects are in custody and will be formally charged, though they have not spoken publicly since their detention.
Ferro’s mission began as a personal effort to save one life. But once inside Libya, his determination grew.
The entry of Egyptian forces into the AUSSOM mission is being closely watched, given fears that regional rivalries could spill into the Somali theater
The Electronic Visa and Travel Authorization System (E-Visa/ETAS) will officially take effect on September 1, 2025, according to the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency.
The framework provides that Somalia’s president will be elected by the Federal Parliament, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of federal member states.