MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the launch of a major national initiative aimed at resettling 12,000 families affected by the evacuation of state-owned lands in the capital, Mogadishu, as part of a comprehensive housing and urban development project. H.E. Ayub Ismail Yusuf, Minister of Public Works, …
Read More »Somali-international partnership to enhance reconstruction and resettlement
MOGADISHU — H.E. Ayub Ismail Yusuf, Somali Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing, held a high-level strategic session today in Mogadishu with the leadership of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to discuss accelerating national infrastructure development, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The executive meeting …
Read More »Somali foreign ministry discusses strategic cooperation with UN
MOGADISHU — Somalia, represented by H.E. Hamza Hadow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received yesterday, Sunday, in Mogadishu, Ms. Shoko Noda, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Crisis Bureau, as reported by the Ministry’s official Facebook page. The bilateral discussions focused on …
Read More »Somalia launches national “Bulsho” project supporting governance, development
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia officially launched in Mogadishu the national “Bulsho” project, an ambitious strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the foundations of inclusive governance, improving the quality of public services, and advancing efforts toward sustainable peace and stability across the country. H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, Minister …
Read More »Somalia establishes authority for national army orphans
MOGADISHU — In a national gesture embodying the highest meanings of loyalty, the Federal Government of Somalia launched the construction of the headquarters for the National Army Orphans Care Authority, coinciding with the 66th anniversary of the army’s establishment. This initiative stands as an official commitment from the state towards …
Read More »Somalia leads African efforts in urban development and housing
NAIROBI — As part of her persistent efforts to strengthen social stability and modernize urban planning, Somalia actively participated in the “2nd Africa Urban Forum” in Nairobi, under the theme “Adequate Housing for All.” This marks a pioneering national and continental step toward building a secure and sustainable residential future …
Read More »Somalia, FAO discuss youth empowerment via national projects
MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to achieve comprehensive national transformation and leverage youth energy for sustainable development, the Somali government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held extensive discussions in Mogadishu this Tuesday. The meeting aimed to expand youth empowerment programs, aligning …
Read More »National initiative to root peace and reconciliation values in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Reflecting a national vision aimed at building a cohesive and sustainable society, the Somali government continues its tireless efforts to bolster community peace through the adoption of advanced educational and intellectual strategies designed to eliminate conflict origins and establish values of peaceful coexistence. In this context, H.E. Abdulkadir …
Read More »Somalia and UNICEF align national transformation plans
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman (Beenebeene), Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, discussed with Ms. Sandra Lattouf, UNICEF Representative, ways to align international programs with ambitious national directions. The two sides explored mechanisms for integrating UNICEF’s Country Programme (2026–2030) within the framework of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), as …
Read More »Somali interior ministry leads stabilization in recovered areas
MOGADISHU — Within the strategic framework to bolster state authority and enforce the rule of law, H.E. Abdulkadir Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, chaired a high-level meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Stabilization in recovered territories. The discussions focused on aligning roles among …
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