Video: DALSAN NEWS BULLETIN: New Military Pact, EALA Seats Cleared, and Security Updates

In tonight’s broadcast, we bring you comprehensive coverage of a significant shift in Somalia’s international relations and key developments in the nation’s state-building journey. The program leads with the major diplomatic breakthrough in Doha, where Somalia and Qatar have formalized a new defence cooperation agreement. This landmark deal, signed by Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, prioritizes military training and capacity-building. This strategic move signals a clear pivot in Somalia’s regional security framework as the government seeks to diversify its international partnerships and strengthen the national armed forces during this critical security transition. Turning to the domestic front, the Federal Government is laying the groundwork for the National Consultative Forum set to convene in Mogadishu on February 1st. In a move toward broader political inclusivity, the Federal Cabinet has approved the participation of the Somali Future Council. Under the guidance of a ministerial committee, the forum will serve as a vital platform for dialogue between political and civic actors to address governance and security priorities. The nation also celebrates a significant legal victory in the East African Court of Justice. The court has dismissed challenges against the selection of Somalia’s representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly, ruling that the process adhered to the country’s established power-sharing framework. This decision ends months of legal delays and allows the Somali delegation to formally take their seats within the East African Community’s legislative body. Finally, we turn to a developing crisis in Lower Juba, where a communications blackout has left nearly 30,000 people in Dhuuyac-Garoon without essential services. Following the destruction of a mobile network facility, Hormuud Telecom has raised serious allegations regarding cross-border movements, while local residents warn of a growing humanitarian impact as access to vital mobile money transfers is cut off during a period of severe drought. For more stories visit our website www.radiodalsan.com #somalia #mogadishu #qatar #eastafrica #Hormuud #somalianews #EAC #securityupdate