MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, has approved new regulations for the Office of the Auditor General. This approval came during the weekly Council of Ministers meeting, which also addressed key national security and education initiatives.
The Ministry of Defense briefed the Prime Minister on the impending withdrawal of the ATMIS forces and the subsequent transition plan for the Somali National Army to assume full responsibility for public security by December 2024. The Council commended the Somali National Army’s successful operations against the Khawarij insurgent groups, particularly noting recent victories in the Jubbaland and Galmudug regions.
In the realm of education, the Ministry of Education, Heritage, and Higher Education presented a report on the preparations for the National High School Examination for the 2023-2024 academic year’s 4th grade. The exams, marking a decade of consistent administration across the nation, will see over 37,000 students participating this year.
The newly ratified legal framework for the Auditor General’s Office is poised to reinforce the law’s application, a critical step for maintaining Somalia’s financial management system’s integrity. The Cabinet’s decision underscores the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency as Somalia continues to navigate its path towards stability and development.
