Cabinet
Cabinet Approves National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025-2029)
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre formally approved Somalia's five-year National Transformation Plan.
Development
PM Hamza Abdi Barre Launches the National Transformation Plan 2025-2029
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre unveiled a five-year roadmap to make Somalia a stable, developed and self-sustaining nation by 2029.
Cabinet
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle
PM Barre appointed several new ministers to key portfolios in a significant reshuffle of the Federal Government's Council of Ministers.
Security
Somalia Backs Counterterrorism Campaign Against Al-Shabaab
PM Hamza Abdi Barre reaffirmed the government's all-out war on Al-Shabaab, with security forces engaged in operations across the country.
Security
Somalia Hosts High-Level Financing Event for AUSSOM
Somalia and partners convened a high-level event seeking sustainable funding for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.
Development
Prime Minister Inaugurates Somalia Internet Governance Forum 2025
PM Hamza Abdi Barre opened the third Somalia Internet Governance Forum in Mogadishu, calling the internet the backbone of national development.
Humanitarian
Federal Government of Somalia Declares Drought Emergency
The government declared a national drought emergency and appealed for urgent international assistance after four failed rainy seasons.
Humanitarian
Deputy Prime Minister Chairs Humanitarian Forum on Drought Response
Deputy PM Salah Ahmed Jama chaired the Somalia Humanitarian Forum and emphasized accelerating drought prevention efforts.
Humanitarian
PM Hamza Abdi Barre Launches National Immunization Campaign
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre launched a national immunization drive to protect Somali children against preventable diseases.
Diplomacy
PM Hamza Abdi Barre Declines to Escalate Over Trump Remarks
Speaking at a youth summit, the Prime Minister said it was better to ignore US President Trump's derogatory comments than to respond.
Cabinet
Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Reshuffle for Commerce and Public Works
PM Barre appointed new ministers for Commerce and Industry and Public Works to accelerate the economic and infrastructure agenda.
Humanitarian
UK Announces GBP 6m Drought Response Funding During Mogadishu Visit
Deputy PM Salah Ahmed Jama hosted a UK delegation announcing GBP 6 million in additional humanitarian assistance for drought-affected Somalis.
Development
PM Hamza Abdi Barre Attends 'Daaci 2026' Awards, Urges Youth to Lead Change
The Prime Minister attended the Daaci 2026 awards and called on Somali youth to champion positive change and national development.
Development
PM Barre Launches Doolow Urban Resilience Project for Displaced Communities
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre helped launch a USD 20.55 million project to support displaced and host communities in Doolow, Gedo region.