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Petroleum Minister Dahir Shire said the development represents a key moment for the nation, noting in a post on X that it reflects progress in Somalia’s efforts to tap into its offshore potential. He described the transition into drilling as a major shift in the country’s energy path, signaling the start of active exploration after years of groundwork.
In a statement issued on Sunday from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Youssouf emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation, urging all stakeholders to make constructive use of the National Consultative Council as a platform for consensus-building.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry described the incident as a “horrific assault” involving armed helicopters equipped with advanced weaponry.
It brought together senior Federal Government officials and international partners to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
Hassan Sheikh called for urgent reforms within the United Nations system to reflect current global realities.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that Osman is a Kenyan citizen by birth and found that state agencies violated his constitutional rights by removing him from the country without due process.
The new postings include Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Elias Bare Shill as Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia. Ambassador Joseph Warui has been redeployed to Moscow, Russia, while Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Nur is set to take up his position in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Prolonged drought, ongoing conflicts, and recurring disease outbreaks have left communities struggling to survive, while cuts in international funding are making it harder to reach those most in need.
With this approval, Somalia joins Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Kenya as the fifth member state to ratify the treaty.
Health facilities in Baidoa and Mudug are overwhelmed with cases of measles, diphtheria, and acute watery diarrhoea among displaced people and host communities seeking medical care.
AUSSOM said the operation was conducted jointly by the Somali National Army (SNA), AUSSOM troops, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and international partners, with support from air assets.
The UAE has long been influential in Somalia, participating in security initiatives, port management, and economic projects. Its presence has spanned the strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, a region affected by piracy and arms trafficking.