MOGADISHU, April 30, 2026 — Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, convened the Coordination Forum on Preventing Extremist Ideology today in the capital. Organized by the National Center for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (TUBSAN), the summit represents a critical escalation in the state’s ideological offensive against regional terrorist networks.
The high-level gathering focused strictly on fortifying national capacities to dismantle radical narratives before they can fracture local communities. A primary operational objective established during the session is the rapid acceleration of grassroots awareness campaigns. By specifically targeting the youth demographic, the federal government aims to sever the deceptive recruitment pipelines utilized by militant organizations seeking to exploit and radicalize vulnerable populations.
Addressing the assembly of domestic and international leaders, the Deputy Prime Minister outlined the strategic trajectory of the DanQaran Government. He reported that the administration has secured concrete, undeniable victories on the kinetic battlefield and across broader national security operations. However, he firmly established that military success must be immediately followed by aggressive ideological countermeasures to ensure lasting, generational stability.
“The government is resolutely committed to ensuring national security and engineering a future generation entirely free from the contagion of extremist ideologies,” stated H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, projecting a clear and uncompromising mandate for state institutions.
The strategic forum was heavily attended by key global stakeholders. Representatives from the international diplomatic community and specialized counter-extremism agencies participated directly in the dialogues. These global partners publicly commended the Somali government’s proactive methodology, signaling continued international alignment with Mogadishu’s comprehensive security architecture and its transition from defense to ideological offense.
