Tag: Somali Government

The Federal Government of Somalia has taken decisive action against the management of Turkish-owned Favori LLC, the company operating Aden Adde International Airport. The arrests follow long-standing complaints over working conditions, with authorities confirming an ongoing investigation into the firm's conduct. Security sources confirmed the development, noting that the operation is tied to preliminary inquiries into the company's operations. A full government statement is expected within days.

The Somali Ministry of Health has officially opened a fully modernized National Health Laboratory, upgraded to Level 3 status, ending the need to send complex tests abroad. Two new office buildings were also inaugurated as part of a broader plan to rebuild the nation’s healthcare system.

In a move aimed at bolstering administrative efficiency, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced a minor reshuffle, appointing six new Director Generals. The changes affect critical sectors ranging from national security to economic planning, signaling a strategic realignment of the federal government’s executive leadership.

In an interview with state media, Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, H.E. Jamal Mohamed Hassan, expressed deep concern over rising drug abuse among the nation’s youth. He firmly denied that the government collects taxes or issues licenses for narcotics trafficking and urged security agencies to take decisive action against those profiting from the illicit trade.