Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Daud Aweis Jama, attended the Tripoli Media Days ceremony in Libya, joining Arab League ministers and diplomats to celebrate journalists contributing to the country’s recovery. He praised Libya’s progress and reaffirmed the strong, long-standing ties between the two nations.
Somaliland’s Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle resigned following deadly clashes in Borama over the controversial Xeer Ciise event. The minister said the responsibility lay with the President, who had approved the event, and urged the public to maintain peace while grievances are addressed through dialogue.
Somalia is mourning the loss of Ali Mohamed Hiraabe (Ali Hagareey), the country’s first Minister of Information and a veteran leader of the Somali Youth League (SYL). Minister Da’ud Aweys described Hiraabe as “a towering figure whose contributions left a deep imprint on the Somali nation” and extended condolences to his family and all Somalis.
