Cabinet Approves the 2027 Federal Budget

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia on Tuesday approved the federal budget for 2027, amounting to $1,259,238,253.

The decision was taken during a special Cabinet meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, which focused on the 2027 budget, national security and ongoing military operations against Al-Shabaab.

The Council also received a security briefing from the Ministry of Internal Security on recent gains by the Somali security forces and ongoing operations against Al-Shabaab.

During the meeting, the Cabinet appointed Shukri Hassan Osman as Director of the Civil Servants’ Pension and Gratuity Agency, following a proposal by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs.

The Council of Ministers also welcomed the successful and peaceful conclusion of the work of the United Nations political office in Somalia and commended its contribution during the country’s transition and national recovery.