Tag: governance

The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation announced that Somalia has entered an inclusive and transparent electoral phase based on the rule of law. The statement highlights that elections are a constitutional right, essential for public trust and citizen participation. The process will be direct, free, and fair, grounded in democratic principles and accountability. All relevant institutions will carry out their duties in accordance with the law. The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening statehood, democracy, and a credible electoral system.

Southwest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen hails Banadir’s peaceful one-person, one-vote local elections, calling them a major milestone in Somalia’s democratic transition and a signal for broader direct polls.

Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Da’uud Aweys Jama, has led a high-level technical workshop to accelerate implementation of the 2026 National Transformation Plan. The meeting brought together senior officials to align sectoral priorities with national development goals, particularly in information management, cultural preservation, tourism development, and nationwide public awareness efforts.