Situation Overview
Politics: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the United Nations Food Systems Summit to address food insecurity in the country. Yasin Haji Mohamud Hiir Faratoon was elected as the new chairman of the House of Representatives in Somaliland. The Director General of the Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency inspected passport issuance activities. Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre held a meeting with members of Parliament to address conflicts in Las Anod and political issues in Puntland. Three non-executive directors of the Somali central bank resigned. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia discussed cooperation with Russia’s Foreign Minister. Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi announced a presidential pardon for 388 prisoners. The SSC community called for political interactions with the Elders of SSC-Khaatumo. The Minister of Defence visited military institutions in Qatar. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed explored options to secure a port for the country and reduce reliance on neighboring countries, including negotiation and force.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia attends the United Nations Food Systems Summit in Rome to address food insecurity in Somalia.
- Yasin Haji Mohamud Hiir Faratoon elected as the new chairman of the House of Representatives in Somaliland.
- Director General of the Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency inspects passport issuance activities and services.
- Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre holds a meeting with members of Parliament to address the conflict in Las Anod and political conflicts in Puntland.
- Three non-executive directors of the Somali central bank resign following the reappointment of the governor.
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia discusses cooperation with Russia’s Foreign Minister.
- Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi announces a presidential pardon for 388 prisoners.
- SSC community addresses an open letter to the Elders of SSC-Khaatumo, urging political interactions.
- Minister of Defence pays visits to military institutions in Qatar.
- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed explores options, including negotiation and force, to secure a port for the country and reduce reliance on neighbouring countries.
Security: Amid ongoing clashes and security challenges in Somalia, Al-Shabaab militants successfully took control of Goofgaduud after clashing with the regional army. Heavy fighting was reported at the Arbacow military base near Mogadishu. UNOPS handed over two police stations to authorities in Puntland, marking progress in the Joint Police Programme. In Mogadishu, the former Agriculture Minister of Hirshabele, Hassan Ahmed Muudeey, was killed by Al-Shabaab militants. Additionally, a militia from the Garxajis clan expressed their intention to combat the allegedly corrupt Somaliland government and showed support for defectors from Goojacade.
- Al-Shabaab seized control of Goofgaduud, near Baidoa, after clashes with the southwest regional army.
- Heavy fighting occurred at the Arbacow military base on the outskirts of Mogadishu.
- UNOPS handed over two police stations in Bargal and Balibusle to authorities in Puntland, marking progress in the Joint Police Programme.
- Former Hirshabele Agriculture Minister Hassan Ahmed Muudeey was killed by Al-Shabaab militants in Mogadishu.
- A militia from the Garxajis clan expressed their intention to combat the allegedly corrupt Somaliland government and declared support for defectors from Goojacade.