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.
Somalia’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, urged immediate international measures to address growing food insecurity and water scarcity, highlighting the impact of climate change and recurrent droughts on Somali agriculture.
Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhsuumi, launched the 16-Day Campaign to Combat Violence Against Women in Mogadishu. The campaign will run nationwide, promoting awareness, legal reforms, and community engagement to protect women’s rights and ensure their safety and dignity.
Somalia will host its First National Justice Sector Convention in Mogadishu on 22–23 November 2025, bringing together key actors to discuss reforms and strengthening of the country’s judicial system.
