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Troop-contributing countries have repeatedly raised concerns over the growing strain on the mission. Capitals such as Nairobi, Kampala and Addis Ababa have argued that expectations placed on AUSSOM continue to rise even as available resources shrink.
The Defence Ministry further thanked regional and international partners, emphasising that collaborative efforts are key to the success of peacekeeping missions.
The newly appointed ministers were instructed to assume office without delay and deliver “enhanced performance” in their respective portfolios.
Somalia is implementing reforms under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF), a zero-interest loan program that supports low-income countries facing long-term financial challenges.
The report documents that at least 33 countries in sub-Saharan Africa saw journalists detained, while at least 16 countries reported attacks on reporters. Arrests were concentrated in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, with Somalia accounting for the highest number, followed closely by Kenya.
The Federal Government has declared a national drought emergency and urged immediate humanitarian support as millions face hunger, displacement and severe water shortages.
The Court in Gaalkacyo, a divided city straddling the border of Puntland and Galmudug states of Somalia, delivered the verdict on Monday following weeks of intense national attention.
The announcement came on Tuesday during the 20th Meeting of the Bureau of EAC Speakers, where Senate Speaker Amason Kingi formally handed over the chairmanship to Somalia’s Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur.
Addressing the media in the capital, NEC Chairperson Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan said voters will be informed in advance about when and where to collect their cards. He highlighted that the Commission has designed a clear system to guide each registered voter through the process.
Somalia's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Mareye), reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the EAC integration agenda and to creating a vibrant, inclusive business environment for entrepreneurs.
If confirmed, this would be the first Somali piracy attack against a merchant ship since May 2024, raising risks for critical energy and goods transported through the region, maritime sources said.
Save the Children said the move marks an important step toward greater accountability and the establishment of stronger legal and policy frameworks that safeguard the rights of all Somalis, especially children.