Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has spoken out against the political situation in the South West State, questioning the reduction of its powers to a subordinate authority that directly commands the Federal Government of Somalia.
Omar Abdirashid said there is no law that allows for the replacement...
Presidential candidate Abdinur Ahmed Darman is intensifying his political campaign for the country’s leadership, after traveling to some countries around the world, especially Europe and the United States. This highly organized campaign aims to gain the support of the Somali diaspora and strengthen diplomatic relations with the international community.
Recently,...
The Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially registered the first ship to fly the Somali flag since the collapse of the country, with the move being described as historic and reviving the country’s reputation and maritime power.
The vessel, named “Guney” (IMO...
The Somali Cabinet held its weekly meeting today, chaired by the country’s Prime Minister, Hamsa Abdi Barre. The meeting approved bills, agreements and regulations that are important for the development of government institutions, strengthening international cooperation and accelerating the country’s growth.
The laws and agreements approved include the Somali Airports...
The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Somali Government, Mohamed Abdi Xayir (Maareeye), said that the government will stop what he described as illegal fees charged to farmers, and strict action will be taken against the so-called “gate keepers” who take people away from agricultural land.
The minister said...
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Faisal Adan Hassan, today opened a consultation meeting focused on the establishment of a National Committee for the Implementation of International Law in Times of War.
The meeting, which was attended by experts...
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has reshuffled and appointed the cabinet, regional governors and other government agencies, according to a recent decree issued by the Puntland presidency.
The new cabinet consists of 43 members appointed to various ministries, including justice, interior, health, planning, information and fisheries. Their appointments come as...
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received ambassadors and representatives of international organizations operating in the country at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, sharing with them an update on the general situation in Somalia.
The meeting focused on, according to the presidency, the achievements of the Somali government and people, including improving...
Somalia has officially entered a new era in energy after the Çağrı Bey oil drilling vessel arrived in the country’s waters this week, specifically at the Curad-1 well site.
A statement from the Transparency Somalia Initiative (TSI) said the move marks a significant shift, as the country moves to a...
The President of the South West State, Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta Gareen), has officially announced his resignation from the presidency, according to a brief statement he posted on his official Facebook page.
The decision comes hours after the Somali Federal Government forces and the opposition group known as the South...