Author: Qaran24

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held an honorary dinner with the leaders and members of both houses of the Somali Parliament, formally requesting a special session to address Parliament. The event was attended by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, his deputies, and Presidents of regional states, including Galmudug’s Ahmed Abdi Karie, South West’s Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, and Hirshabelle’s Ali Abdullahi Hussein. During the gathering, President Hassan Sheikh expressed appreciation for the regional leaders’ participation in the National Consultative Council, which is focused on Somalia’s future, including securing territories from extremist control, strengthening security, rebuilding…

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, by taking decisive measures to protect the Somali national interests and maintain international diplomatic standards, affirms its commitment to protecting its sovereignty and the unity of its territories in accordance with international law. The Ministry announces that Mr. Ali Mohammed Adam, currently serving as the Second Counselor of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to Somalia, has engaged in illegal activities that are not in accordance with his diplomatic role, and these actions are a violation of the Vienna Agreement on Diplomatic Relations (1961), especially articles 41 and 42, which…

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Clan Dynamics, Gender Equality, and Ministerial Appointments in Somalia: Navigating Constitutional Rights and Social Perceptions The Somali Constitution and its legal framework do not explicitly restrict ministerial positions, including the Ministry of Family & Human Rights Development, to either men or women. Gender equality is broadly upheld by the Provisional Constitution of Somalia, particularly in Article 11, which guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination based on gender. This provision ensures that both men and women have the right to hold public office, including ministerial roles. In the specific case of the Ministry of Family & Human Rights…

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The Somali National Army (SNA) has launched operations in various regions to combat the insurgent group Al-Shabaab.

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