Tag: state-building

Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has cautioned that the federal government’s approach to political tensions in Southwest State threatens regional stability and civilian safety. He called for genuine dialogue, stating that a peaceful resolution remains possible if the federal leadership engages in good faith.

Somalia has appointed veteran politician and doctor Maryan Qasim Ahmed to chair its first Independent Human Rights Commission, a key step in building accountability and aligning with international rights standards.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud met a Djibouti government delegation in Laascaanood, where both sides reiterated Djibouti’s firm support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and ongoing state-building efforts.

Ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Sudan left Mogadishu on 17 January 2026 to attend the Northeast Somalia President’s inauguration, underscoring rising foreign support for Somalia’s federal state-building.

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is set to visit Las Anod for the inauguration of North Eastern State President Abdikarim Firdhiye, amid heavy security and efforts to reinforce federal authority.

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi welcomed Somalia’s first direct Benadir Regional Council elections since 1969, calling them a historic step for state-building, stability and broader public participation.

Somalia’s Federal Parliament has approved a nearly $1.4 billion national budget for 2026, slightly higher than 2025, to fund development, jobs and social services amid ongoing security and climate pressures.