Somali National News Agency
So
Ar
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
    Local NewsShow More
    NISA and International Partners Launch High-Stakes Operation Targeting Senior Khawaarij Leaders in Bu’aale
    January 15, 2026
    Minister of Labor Visits MEMUR-SEN Headquarters in Turkey to Operationalize Strategic 2016 Cooperation Agreement
    January 15, 2026
    Somalia Convenes High-Level Meeting in Mogadishu as Drought and Food Insecurity Worsen
    January 14, 2026
    Somalia’s Interior Ministry Highlights PPPs as Key to Sustainable Cities
    January 14, 2026
    Somalia’s Justice Minister Defends Government Move to Annul UAE Agreements
    January 14, 2026
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    Human heads found hanging on a beach in southwestern Ecuador
    January 12, 2026
    Nine Years of Standing Firm: Nigeria’s Commitment to the One China Policy
    January 12, 2026
    Laureates of King Faisal Prize 2026 to Be Announced On Wednesday
    January 6, 2026
    Libyan Army Chief and Top Military Brass Perish in Aviation Disaster Near Ankara Following High-Level Defense Talks
    December 24, 2025
    Russia–Africa: New Horizons for Old Friends
    December 19, 2025
  • Articles
    ArticlesShow More
    Draw a New Blueprint For China’s Development and Jointly Write a New Chapter in China-Somalia Cooperation
    December 31, 2025
    January Brings a Historic First as Somalia Leads the UN Security Council
    December 21, 2025
    Mogadishu’s Skyline Undergoes Rapid Transformation as Improved Security Fuels an Unprecedented Construction Boom in One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Cities
    December 19, 2025
    65 years on, China-Somalia relations thrive
    December 15, 2025
    A Challenge to Somali Men and a Wake-Up Call for Women
    December 8, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    America’s Tariff Weaponization: An Economic Analysis of 500% Tariffs and the Inevitable Bipolar Bifurcation
    October 19, 2025
    Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
    December 21, 2024
    Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
    November 25, 2024
    FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 2024
    President Hassan Sheikh Inaugurates New LPG Storage Center in Mogadishu
    May 12, 2024
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Somalia Falls to Oman in Penalty Shootout After Strong Performance in Arab Cup Qualifier
    November 26, 2025
    Somalia’s U-17 National Team Concludes CECAFA Campaign with a Strong Victory
    November 24, 2025
    Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, South Sudan set eyes on FIFA Arab Cup
    November 24, 2025
    Somali Ambassador to Kenya Congratulates Dekadaha FC on Historic CAF Confederation Cup Victory
    September 28, 2025
    Somalia’s Dekadaha FC faces Sudan’s Alzamala Sports Club in Nairobi
    September 20, 2025
  • Tenders
    TendersShow More
Reading: Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing
Share
Font ResizerAa
Somali National News AgencySomali National News Agency
  • SOMALI
  • ARABIC
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
Follow US
©2023 || All rights reserved SONNA
Somali National News Agency > Blog > Local News > Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing
Local News

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing

By Abdiqani Abdullahi
Last updated: April 5, 2024
6 Min Read
Share

Mogadishu, Thursday, 4th April, 2024

1-            President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and is expected to discuss the cooperation between the two countries with the leaders of the country.

2-            President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an encouraging visit to the battle lines against the Khawarij in Harardhere & Eeldhere districts.

3-            President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has promoted the soldiers and officers who served in the defense of the Harardhere districy which was liberated from the Kharijites Al Shabab.

4-            The Federal Parliament of Somalia approved by a majority vote the review and amendment of the four chapters of the Provisional Constitution.

5-            President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed the official version of the four chapters of the Somali Constitution passed by the Federal Parliament of Somalia.

6-            President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre praised the Federal Parliament’s move to approve the first 4 chapters of the Constitution.

7-            The Cabinet has approved the appointment of the new Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Sambalolshe), following the resignation of the former Director Mahad Mohamed Salad.

8-            The Cabinet of the Federal Republic of Somalia has decided to close the Ethiopian consulates in Hargeisa and Garowe, and at the same time ordered the Ethiopian ambassador to Somalia to return to his country for consultation.

9-            President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a farewell meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Feng Shengchao whose tenure has ended.

10-         President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed MP Abdirashid Jilay as his Health & Nutrition Envoy.

11-         Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre participated in an Iftar event to thank the two houses of the Somali Parliament for approving the first 4 chapters of the Somali Constitution.

12-         The Cabinet of the Federal Republic of Somalia has approved an agreement on oil and gas production between Somalia and Turkey.

13-         The Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mr. Salah Ahmed Jama had a meeting with the British Ambassador to Somalia Mike Nithavrianakis, where they discussed the relations and cooperation between the two countries.

14-         The Somali people in various districts and the regions in Somalia have greatly welcomed the approval of the four chapters of the Constitution passed by the Federal Parliament of Somalia.

15-         The Minister of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation, Mr. Ahmed Maallim Fiqi, met with the Director of the United Nations Integrated Electoral Support Group (IESG), Mr. Deryck Fritz, in his office.

16-         The Minister of Finance of Somalia Mr. Bihi Iman Ige had a meeting with the Ambassador of Sweden to Somalia Mr. Joachim Waern.

17-         The Minister of Planning of Somalia, Mr. Mohamud Abdirahman Sheikh Farah, had a meeting with a delegation from the African Development Bank.

18-         The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation  Fardowsa Osman Igaal inaugurated the headquarters of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority which has been rebuilt.

19-         The Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle met with the Algerian Ambassador for Somalia Mahi Boumediene in Nairobi.

20-         The Governor of Banadir Region and the Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Yusuf Hussein Jimale (Madaale) has warned the businessmen from importing narcotics into the country.

21-         The Somali National Disaster Management Agency, SoDMA, has issued warnings related to the spring rains that are expected to hit the country in the coming days.

22-         Somali National Forces have killed more than 80 Kharijites militiamen were killed in operations carried out in Mudug, Middle Shabelle and Bakool regions.

23-         The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Mr. Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, and the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Feng Shengchao, discussed the strengthening of cooperation in the fields of security and fighting terrorism.

24-         The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested two Kharijites conspirators who wanted to commit acts of insecurity in Mogadishu.

25-         The Ambassador of Somalia to Kenya Mr. Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle has hosted the international diplomats in Nairobi for an Iftar.

26-         The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency, Mohamud Macallin Abdulle, had a meeting with the Deputy Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General for Somalia and the Humanitarian Aid Coordinator, George Conway.

27-         One of the team leaders of the Kharijites Al Shabab, Ismail Hassan Ali, has surrendered to the Xinlabi local defense forces in Mudug region.

 

==============END=============

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

MORE NEWS

A Challenge to Somali Men and a Wake-Up Call for Women

ArticlesCulture
December 8, 2025

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Firm Support for Somalia’s Unity and Territorial Integrity

Mogadishu, SONNA — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reiterated its strong and unequivocal support for…

January 13, 2026

Turkish Red Crescent distributes food parcels in Somalia

MOGADISHU (SONNA):Turkish Red Crescent conducted food distribution in Mogadishu's Kahda district on Saturday. Red Crescent…

April 25, 2021

US imposes fresh visa restrictions on Ugandan officials over poll

NAIROBI (SONNA):The United States says it is imposing visa restrictions on “those believed to be…

April 17, 2021

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Ambassador Ilyas Ali Hassan Engages Haut-Katanga Leadership on Enhancing Services for Somali Diaspora in DRC

MOGADISHU (SONNA) – The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

Local News
October 26, 2025

New chairperson of the National Refugee Agency takes over from her predecessor

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The Minister of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ahmed Moalim Fiqi…

Local News
July 2, 2023

President Hassan Lays Wreath at Daljirka Dahsoon in Honor of Somalia’s 65th Independence Anniversary

Mogadishu – On the occasion of July 1st, marking the 65th anniversary of Somalia’s independence and national unity, the President…

Local News
July 1, 2025

Diplomatic Tensions Escalate as Somalia Orders Ethiopian Ambassador to Depart

In an unprecedented escalation of diplomatic tensions, the Federal Republic of Somalia has taken decisive action against the Federal Democratic…

Local News
April 4, 2024

Somali National News Agency established in 1964. It is one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
  • SNTV
  • RADIO MOGADISHU
  • DALKA JOURNAL
  • TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Follow US: 

  • MoICT
  • VILLA SOMALIA
  • OPM SOMALIA

All rights reserved SONNA

©2023

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?