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The State Minister for Foreign Affairs participated in the 21st Extraordinary Session AU Executive Council

Via video conference The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Cusman, participated on Wednesday in the twenty-first Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union through a virtual platform, where the issue of the African Continental…

Over 51 al-Shabab killed Ba'adweyne in Mudug region

The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed that its forces killed 51 al-Shabab during the latter's botched attack on the Somali National Army (SNA) base in the southern region on Monday.

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Mohamed Hussein Roble has today chaired a Federal Government, Federal Member States, international partners, United Nations organizations, and AMISOM, in Mogadishu to agree on specific actions to advance Somalia's security and rule of law in 2021 and beyond. Below is the communiqué of the meeting.

Senior representatives from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), Federal Member States (FMS) representatives, and international partners met in Mogadishu on 1st December 2020 for a Security and Justice Committee (SJC) ("the Committee") meeting. The meeting was Chaired by H.E. Federal Government…

AMISOM troops deliver medical supplies to Dhobley General Hospital, IDP camps

Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have handed over medical equipment to support the delivery of health services in Jubaland State.

AMISOM deploys 160-strong police unit to serve in Southwest State, Somalia

A newly deployed Ghanaian Formed Police Unit (FPU) has been inducted into the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) following nine days of intense induction in Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia. Ghana is one of the Police Contributing Countries (PCCs) to AMISOM, together with Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra…

New Somali foreign minister officially takes office

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud Abubakar, on Saturday, officially assumed office from his predecessor, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Isse Awad, in a ceremony held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, in the presence of some ministers, members…

Somalia participates in 47th session of OIC Foreign Ministers' Council in Niamey

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Cusman, headed the Somali delegation participating in the 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which was launched on Friday in Niamey, Niger.

Somalia's National Election Security Taskforce gets equipment for upcoming election

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) handed over an assortment of IT equipment to the Somali Police Force (SPF) to help build the capacity of the National Election Security Taskforce for the upcoming national elections.

State Department Designates Two Senior Al-Shabaab Leaders as Terrorists

Today, the Department of State has designated Abdullahi Osman Mohamed and Maalim Ayman, senior leaders of al-Shabaab, the Somalia-based al-Qa'ida affiliate, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under section 1(a) (ii)(B) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224.

Somali Commandos arrest three Al-Shabaab commanders

Somali National Army's Commandos Division arrested three senior Al-Shabaab commanders from Hiiraan, Middle Shabelle and Lower Shabelle regions after conducting operations in those regions in the south and central Somalia according to the officials.

President Farmajo: "Somalia is ready for the forthcoming elections"

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has assured the citizens and partners of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the country's readiness for a well coordinated elections as scheduled.

Somali president congratulates newly elected Hirshabeelle leaders

The president of the Federal Republic of HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has sent a message of congratulations and best wishes to Ali Abdullahi Hussein and Yusuf Ahmed Hagar following their win in Hirshabelle state electrons.

AMISOM supports Beletweyne youth with sports equipment

To help young people in Beletweyne develop healthy habits through participating in sports in a safe environment, Djiboutian troops serving under AMISOM have donated an assortment of sports equipment to be distributed to various centers and youth groups in the town.

SNA killed senior Al-Shabaab commander in lower Jubba regions

Somali National Army's Commandos Division killed senior Al-Shabaab commander and several others villages under Bar-sanguni approximately 50 kilometers north of Kismayo lower Jubba regions.

AMISOM extends support to IDP communities in Beletweyne

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over Personal Protective Equipment and sanitary supplies to the administration of the Hiran region in Beledweyne district.

Women hold advocacy forum for increased participation in Somali politics

Several Somali legislators, government officials, youth participants, and aspiring Parliamentarians on Monday joined Women's groups and Human Rights activists to discuss ways to increase the participation of women in politics and securing the 30 percent women's quota in Somalia's upcoming…

State Minister for Foreign Affairs receives a copy of the credentials of the Danish ambassador

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Osman, received on Tuesday in his office at the Ministry in the capital Mogadishu a copy of the credentials of H.E. Mr. Ole Thonke as the new Ambassador of Denmark to the Federal Republic of Somalia.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the credentials of Ireland's new ambassador

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Osman, received on Tuesday in his office at the Ministry in the capital Mogadishu a copy of the credentials of Her Excellency Ms. Fionnuala Quinlan as the new ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to the Federal…

ON RESOLUTION 1325 ANNIVERSARY, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND UNITED NATIONS CONGRATULATE SOMALI WOMEN FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PEACE AND SECURITY

As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today congratulated Somali women for their achievements and stressed the added value of their political participation and representation.

AMISOM conducts security sector training for troops in Kismayo

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has concluded a two-day training on International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Gender for AMISOM, Somalia National Army (SNA) and Jubbaland forces.

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