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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is prioritising the development and use of its vast maritime resources to drive economic growth, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said.   Speaking at the inauguration of a new headquarters for the Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport in Mogadishu on Wednesday, the president said the government aims to upgrade the country’s ports to international standards to boost...

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s education minister has called for a unified national curriculum and stricter controls on teacher qualifications, warning that the federal system has complicated oversight and consistency in the sector.   Education Minister Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir said the decentralised structure had enabled communities and private actors to expand access to education across the country, particularly in areas long underserved by...

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s cabinet on Thursday approved the establishment of a centralized public service centre aimed at streamlining government services, as it also endorsed a key United Nations maritime agreement, officials said.   Meeting in its weekly session chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, the Council of Ministers signed off on the creation of the “Halmeel” one-stop service centre, which...

MOGADISHU — Somalia has formally joined Arab states in condemning alleged Iranian attacks on countries in the Middle East, expressing full support for Arab governments amid rising regional tensions.   Deputy Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hassan Mohamed Ali, took part in an emergency ministerial meeting of the Arab League, held via videoconference, Somali officials said. The meeting focused...

Muqdisho – Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa maanta kulankoodii toddobaadlaha ahaa ku ansixiyey dhismaha Xarunta Adeegga Mideysan ee “Halmeel”, oo hoostagi doonta Xafiiska Ra’iisul Wasaaraha.   Xaruntan ayaa loo asteeyey isku-duwidda, mideynta, jaangooynta iyo horumarinta adeegyada dadweynaha ee Dowladda Federaalka, si muwaadiniintu ay u helaan adeegyo kala duwan oo isku xiran oo hal meel laga wada maamulo. Xarunta Adeeg Bixinta...

Muqdisho – Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo Jamhuuriyadda Dadka ee Shiinaha ayaa si rasmi ah u daah-furay Xarunta Cilmi-baarista iyo Casriyeynta Shiinaha, taas oo laga hirgeliyay Machadka Diblomaasiyadda ee Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah.   Munaasabadda daah-furka waxaa ka qeyb galay Xoghayaha Joogtada ah ee Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Mudane Xamza Haadow, Safiirka Shiinaha ee Soomaaliya Mudane Wang Yu, iyo marti...

MOGADISHU — Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed voiced concern Wednesday over the dispute surrounding the mandate of the Federal Government of Somalia, warning of uncertainty over the country’s political direction.   Speaking after holding meetings in Mogadishu with elders from clans seen as close to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Sharif said opposition figures believe the government’s term expires on May...

MOGADISHU — Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport, saying the government is prioritising modernization of the country’s ports and protection of maritime resources.   The president said the Federal Government of Somalia aims to strengthen maritime security, safeguard natural resources and preserve the marine environment to ensure sustainable use of...

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Defence Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, said Wednesday that the Federal Government of Somalia will intensify operations against militants while expanding stabilization efforts in newly recovered areas.   Speaking at a national stabilization coordination forum in Mogadishu, Fiqi highlighted what he described as progress in liberating territories, improving security and accelerating stabilization programmes, adding that military operations would continue...

Muqdisho  – Madaxweynihii hore ee Soomaaliya, Sheekh Shariif Sheekh Axmed, ayaa ka hadlay muranka ka taagan muddada xilka dowladda Federaalka, isagoo muujiyey walaac ku saabsan jihada siyaasadeed ee dalka.   Sheekh Shariif, oo maalmahan kulamo kula lahaa magaalada Muqdisho qaar ka mid ah beelaha ku dhow Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa sheegay in mucaaradku aaminsan yahay in muddada xilka dowladda ay ku...