Speaking in the Egyptian city of El Alamein, the President emphasized the need for African nations to bolster their financial markets, domestic revenue systems, and private sector investment to overcome the economic challenges facing the continent.

The President highlighted the steps Somalia has taken regarding security, political reform, and the strengthening of government institutions, noting that the country’s economy has grown by between 3 and 4 percent annually over the past four years, despite security and climate-related challenges. He also highlighted the opportunities arising from Somalia’s accession to the East African Community, noting that membership has opened up a vast regional market for Somali businesspeople and established Somalia as a vital gateway connecting East Africa, the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean.

Hassan Sheikh stated that Somalia possesses a coastline of approximately 3,400 kilometers, creating investment opportunities in ports, logistics, fisheries, agriculture, livestock, and energy. He also noted the growth of digital services and mobile money usage.

The President stated that relations between Somalia and Egypt have reached the level of a strategic partnership, following the elevation of bilateral ties between the two nations in January 2025. According to him, this partnership encompasses trade and investment, agriculture and livestock, fisheries, construction, transport, financial services, oil and gas, and renewable energy. “We want African investors to view Somalia not merely as a country recovering from hardships, but as an emerging market, a vital strategic location, and an economy still offering numerous investment opportunities,” said Hassan Sheikh.

Finally, the President called upon African businesspeople, Egyptian companies and financial institutions, and international investors to collaborate with Somalia on the next phase of economic development, stating that Africa’s economic future will depend on cooperation and projects jointly developed by the continent’s nations.

Speaking in the Egyptian city of El Alamein, the President emphasized the need for African nations to bolster their financial markets, domestic revenue systems, and private sector investment to overcome the economic challenges facing the continent.

The President highlighted the steps Somalia has taken regarding security, political reform, and the strengthening of government institutions, noting that the country’s economy has grown by between 3 and 4 percent annually over the past four years, despite security and climate-related challenges. He also highlighted the opportunities arising from Somalia’s accession to the East African Community, noting that membership has opened up a vast regional market for Somali businesspeople and established Somalia as a vital gateway connecting East Africa, the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean.

Hassan Sheikh stated that Somalia possesses a coastline of approximately 3,400 kilometers, creating investment opportunities in ports, logistics, fisheries, agriculture, livestock, and energy. He also noted the growth of digital services and mobile money usage.

The President stated that relations between Somalia and Egypt have reached the level of a strategic partnership, following the elevation of bilateral ties between the two nations in January 2025. According to him, this partnership encompasses trade and investment, agriculture and livestock, fisheries, construction, transport, financial services, oil and gas, and renewable energy. “We want African investors to view Somalia not merely as a country recovering from hardships, but as an emerging market, a vital strategic location, and an economy still offering numerous investment opportunities,” said Hassan Sheikh.

Finally, the President called upon African businesspeople, Egyptian companies and financial institutions, and international investors to collaborate with Somalia on the next phase of economic development, stating that Africa’s economic future will depend on cooperation and projects jointly developed by the continent’s nations.

The sailors arrived at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport on Saturday, where they were welcomed by the Egyptian Ambassador to Somalia. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the sailors were taken to the embassy premises, where accommodation and security were provided while they await their journey back to Egypt.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the embassy had maintained constant contact with the sailors, their families, and relevant parties throughout the ordeal.

Efforts to resolve the situation also involved the Egyptian embassy communicating with officials from the Federal Government of Somalia, the Puntland administration, the ship’s owners, and other concerned parties. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has previously confirmed the release of these eight sailors from the vessel M/T Eureka, which had been held off the coast of Puntland since May 2, 2026.

Meanwhile, Somalia’s ambassador to Cairo, Ali Abdi Aware, stated that he had made contact with the sailors, confirming that they are all in good health and safe.

Egypt and Somalia are also continuing to coordinate efforts to ensure the sailors’ safe return to their home country.

Badmaaxiinta ayaa Sabtidii shalay soo gaaray garoonka diyaaradaha Aadan Cadde ee Muqdisho, halkaas oo uu ku soo dhaweeyay safiirka Masar ee Soomaaliya. Sida ay sheegtay Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Masar, badmaaxiinta waxaa loo qaaday xarunta safaaradda, halkaas oo loo diyaariyay hoy iyo amni, iyadoo la sugayo safarkooda ku aaddan Masar.

Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Masar ayaa sheegtay in safaaradda ay si joogto ah ula xiriiraysay badmaaxiinta, qoysaskooda iyo dhinacyada ay khusayso tan iyo markii ay bilaabatay xaaladdooda.

Dadaallada lagu xallinayay arrinta ayaa sidoo kale waxaa qayb ka ahaa xiriir ay safaaradda Masar la sameysay mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya, maamulka Puntland, milkiilayaasha markabka iyo dhinacyada kale ee ay khusayso.

Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Masar ayaa horay u xaqiijisay in siddeeddan badmaaxiin laga sii daayay markabka M/T Eureka, kaas oo lagu hayay meel ka baxsan xeebaha Puntland tan iyo 2-dii May 2026.

Dhanka kale, safiirka Soomaaliya ee Qaahira, Cali Cabdi Awaare, ayaa sheegay inuu xiriir la sameeyay badmaaxiinta, isagoo xaqiijiyay in dhammaantood ay xaalad wanaagsan ku jiraan oo ay ammaan yihiin.

Masar iyo Soomaaliya ayaa sidoo kale sii wada isku-duwidda dadaallada lagu xaqiijinayo in badmaaxiinta si nabad ah loogu celiyo dalkooda.

Abdikariin Ahmed Hassan, a member of the National Electoral Commission, stated that the election took place across 10 districts in HirShabelle, noting that the commission peacefully concluded the processes of voting, counting, and tallying the results.

Thirteen organizations contested the election for the HirShabelle Council, vying for 95 seats. According to the commission, over 124,000 people voted; 121,451 votes were deemed valid, while 2,182 were declared invalid.

The results announced by the commission indicate that the Justice and Unity Organization (Ururka Caddaaladda iyo Wadajir) secured the largest share of seats in the Council, winning 78 seats.

The Iftiin Qaran Organization won 5 seats, Karaama won 6 seats, Sincad won 3 seats, and the Somali Democracy Organization won 2 seats. The organizations of Caddaaladda iyo Midnimo, Madalsan, Muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed, and Ramaas each secured one or two seats, according to the commission’s results. The commission also announced the results of the local council elections across 10 districts; a total of 222 seats were contested, with the commission confirming that 121,466 votes were valid.

The *Cadaalada iyo Wadajir* organization secured the highest number of seats, winning 158. *Karaama* won 17 seats, *Madalsan* 14, *Iftiin Qaran* 12, and *Sincad* 8, while *Ramaas* secured 7 seats.

The commission chairman noted that, amidst the conflicts in HirShabelle and Galmudug, they had conducted a significant campaign aimed at preventing further strife in Somalia.

He stated that the commission is prepared to play a role in future processes, including the elections for both houses of Parliament.

The chairman also commended the people of HirShabelle and Galmudug, as well as the security forces—particularly the police—for their role in ensuring security at the polling stations.

Guddoomiyaha Guddiga Doorashooyinka Qaranka, Cabdikariin Axmed Xasan, ayaa sheegay in doorashadu ka dhacday 10 degmo oo ka tirsan HirShabelle, isagoo xusay in hannaanka cod-bixinta, tirinta iyo isku-geynta natiijooyinka ay guddigu ku soo dhammeeyeen si nabad ah.

Doorashada Golaha Wakiillada HirShabelle waxaa ku tartamay 13 urur siyaasadeed, iyadoo la isku hayay 95 kursi. Sida guddigu sheegay, waxaa codeeyay in ka badan 124,000 qof, halka 121,451 cod loo aqoonsaday kuwo ansax ah, halka 2,182 cod ay noqdeen kuwo aan ansax ahayn.

Natiijada uu guddigu shaaciyay ayaa muujisay in Ururka Caddaalad iyo Wadajir uu helay tirada ugu badan ee kuraasta Golaha Wakiillada, isagoo ku guuleystay 78 kursi.

Ururka Iftiin Qaran ayaa helay 5 kursi, Karaama 6 kursi, Sincad 3 kursi, halka Dimuqraadiyadda Soomaaliyeed ay heshay 2 kursi. Ururrada Caddaaladda iyo Midnimo, Madalsan, Muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed iyo Ramaas ayaa midkiiba helay hal ama laba kursi, sida ku cad natiijada guddiga.

Guddigu sidoo kale wuxuu shaaciyay natiijada doorashada golayaasha deegaanka ee 10-ka degmo, Doorashadan waxaa loogu tartamay 222 kursi, iyadoo guddigu sheegay in 121,466 cod ay ansax noqdeen.

Ururka Caddaalad iyo Wadajir ayaa mar kale ku hoggaamiyay tirada kuraasta, isagoo helay 158 kursi. Karaama ayaa helay 17 kursi, Madalsan 14 kursi, Iftiin Qaran 12 kursi, Sincad 8 kursi, halka Ramaas uu helay 7 kursi.

Guddoomiyaha guddiga ayaa sheegay in doorashooyinka ka dhacay HirShabelle iyo Galmudug ay yihiin tallaabo muhiim ah oo loo qaaday dhinaca hannaanka doorashooyinka Soomaaliya.

Waxa uu sheegay in guddigu uu diyaar u yahay inuu door ka qaato diyaarinta doorashooyinka federaalka ee mustaqbalka, oo ay ku jiraan doorashada labada aqal ee Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya.

Guddoomiyuhu wuxuu sidoo kale ammaanay shacabka HirShabelle iyo Galmudug, iyo ciidamada amniga, gaar ahaan booliiska, milatariga iyo hay’adaha nabadgelyada, kuwaas oo uu sheegay inay door ku lahaayeen sugidda amniga goobihii doorashadu ka dhacday..

This decision was conveyed in a diplomatic note issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 1, 2026, and formally sent to the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa.

In the note, the Ministry stated that the measure was taken in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and informed the Egyptian Embassy of Soliman’s expulsion.

The Ministry also stated that it expects the diplomat to depart the country within 48 hours of the notification being delivered to the Egyptian Embassy.

The Ethiopian note did not specify Soliman’s diplomatic role or rank at the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa, nor did it disclose the official reason for his expulsion or any specific action that prompted the move. The expulsion of this diplomat comes at a time when relations between Ethiopia and Egypt have been sensitive, particularly due to the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its impact on the waters of the Nile River.

The two countries also hold differing views on security issues and the situation in the Horn of Africa, with the dam dispute remaining a major factor affecting relations between Addis Ababa and Cairo. However, the situation deteriorated further after Addis Ababa accused Cairo of involvement in the conflict in the Tigray region.

Go’aankan ayaa lagu sheegay qoraal diblomaasiyadeed oo ay Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Itoobiya soo saartay 1-dii October 2026, kaas oo si rasmi ah loogu diray Safaaradda Jamhuuriyadda Carabta ee Masar ee Addis Ababa.

Wasaaraddu waxay qoraalka ku sheegtay in tallaabadan la qaaday iyadoo la raacayo qodobbada Heshiiska Vienna ee Xidhiidhka Diblomaasiyadeed, iyadoo Safaaradda Masarna lagu wargeliyay in Axmed Moharam Axmed Soliman laga caydhiyay Itoobiya.

Wasaaradda ayaa sidoo kale sheegtay inay filayso in diblomaasigan uu dalka ka baxo 48 saacadood gudahood laga bilaabo waqtiga ogeysiiska loo gudbiyay Safaaradda Masar.

Qoraalka Itoobiya laguma caddeyn xilka ama darajada diblomaasiyadeed ee uu Soliman ka hayay Safaaradda Masar ee Addis Ababa, sidoo kalena laguma sheegin sababta rasmiga ah ee keentay in dalka laga caydhiyo ama fal uu ku kacay oo tallaabadan salka ku haya.

Caydhinta diblomaasigan ayaa ku soo beegmaysa xilli xidhiidhka Itoobiya iyo Masar uu muddooyinkii u dambeeyay ahaa mid xasaasi ah, gaar ahaan khilaafka labada dal ee ku saabsan Biyo-xidheenka Weyn ee Itoobiya (GERD) iyo saamaynta uu ku leeyahay biyaha Webiga Nile.

Labada dal ayaa sidoo kale ku kala aragti duwan arrimo la xidhiidha amniga iyo xaaladda gobolka Geeska Afrika, iyadoo khilaafka ku saabsan biyo-xidheenka Itoobiya uu weli yahay mid ka mid ah qodobada ugu waaweyn ee saameeya xidhiidhka Addis Ababa iyo Qaahira. Lakiin xaalada ayaa sii xumaatay kadib markii ay Addis Ababa ku eedaysay Qaahira in ay lug ku leedahay dagaalada ka socda gobolka Tigray.

This call was made in a statement delivered in Geneva by Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Fakhro, Acting Head of Qatar’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, during a discussion on the UN Human Rights Office report regarding support for Somalia.

Fakhro noted that Somalia faces numerous challenges affecting its stability, security, and economic growth, and urged the international community to intensify its support for the country’s national plans and initiatives.

He also highlighted that the country continues to face severe humanitarian conditions requiring a coordinated international response, emphasizing the need to link emergency aid with development plans that strengthen community resilience.

Qatar also welcomed the agreement reached between Somalia and the UN Human Rights Office to establish a human rights office in the country. Doha stated that this measure could help strengthen the capacity of Somali institutions to protect and promote human rights.

Fakhro also commended the steps taken by the Somali government, including the implementation of the Transitional Human Rights Plan (2025–2026) and the establishment of the Independent National Human Rights Commission.

The Government of Qatar reiterated the importance of continued technical support and institutional capacity-building for Somalia, enabling it to fulfill its national and international human rights obligations.

Reports presented to the Human Rights Council also highlighted measures taken by Somalia, such as the civilian protection policy adopted in April 2026 and efforts to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and improve access to health, education, water, sanitation, and social protection services.

Baaqan ayaa ka soo baxay hadal uu magaalada Geneva ka jeediyay Cabdiraxmaan bin Maxamed Fakhro, ku-simaha madaxa ergada joogtada ah ee Qatar u qaabilsan Qaramada Midoobay ee Geneva, xilli uu ka qaybgalayay dood ku saabsan warbixinta Xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee Xuquuqda Aadanaha ee ku saabsan taageerada Soomaaliya.

Fakhro ayaa sheegay in Soomaaliya ay wajahdo caqabado badan oo saameynaya xasilloonideeda, amnigeeda iyo kobaca dhaqaale, isagoo ku baaqay in beesha caalamku sii xoojiso taageerada ay siiso dadaallada iyo qorshayaasha qaran ee Soomaaliya.

Waxa uu sidoo kale tilmaamay in dalka uu weli wajahayo xaalado bani’aadannimo oo culus, kuwaas oo u baahan jawaab caalami ah oo isku dubbaridan, iyadoo gargaarka degdegga ah lagu xiriirinayo qorshayaal horumarineed oo xoojinaya awoodda bulshada ay ugu adkaysan karto dhibaatooyinka.

Qatar ayaa sidoo kale soo dhaweysay heshiiska ay Soomaaliya iyo Xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee Xuquuqda Aadanaha ku gaareen in dalka laga sameeyo xafiis u qaabilsan xuquuqda aadanaha. Doha waxay sheegtay in tallaabadan ay gacan ka geysan karto xoojinta awoodda hay’adaha Soomaaliya ee ilaalinta iyo horumarinta xuquuqda aadanaha.

Sidoo kale, Fakhro wuxuu bogaadiyay tallaabooyinka ay dowladda Soomaaliya qaaday, oo ay ka mid yihiin hirgelinta Qorshaha Xuquuqda Aadanaha ee Marxaladda Kala-guurka 2025–2026 iyo sameynta Guddiga Madaxa-bannaan ee Qaranka ee Xuquuqda Aadanaha.

Dowladda Qatar waxay ku celisay muhiimadda ay leedahay in Soomaaliya loo sii wado taageerada farsamo iyo dhismaha hay’adaha, si ay awood ugu yeelato fulinta waajibaadkeeda qaran iyo kuwa caalamiga ah ee dhinaca xuquuqda aadanaha.

Warbixinno laga horjeediyay Golaha Xuquuqda Aadanaha ayaa sidoo kale xusay tallaabooyin ay Soomaaliya qaaday, oo ay ka mid yihiin siyaasadda ilaalinta rayidka ee la ansixiyay Abriil 2026 iyo dadaallada lagu horumarinayo xuquuqda dadka naafada ah iyo helitaanka adeegyada caafimaadka, waxbarashada, biyaha, fayadhowrka iyo ilaalinta bulshada.