Ethiopia, a landlocked nation with ambitions for sea access, is reportedly seeking a lease arrangement akin to the 1903 Guantanamo deal. Somalia must tread carefully.
* 1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated the people on Somalia's membership in the United Nations Security Council. * 2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the 25th anniversary of the foundation of SIMAD University.
Egypt is beefing up its military presence in Somalia to take part in a new African Union mission to fight the terrorist group Al Shabab, ferrying troops there by sea and air in what sources and analysts say is a significant step in Cairo's efforts to broaden its footprint in the strategic Horn of Africa region.
A Turkish company controversially awarded the management of Somalia’s international airport through a questionable contract and seemingly involving Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long been shielded from scrutiny despite facing allegations of corruption, labor exploitation, sexual harassment and abuse of authority.
* 1- PresidentHassanSheikhMohamudheldtalksatVillaSomaliawiththeMinister of Foreign Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Mohamud Thabit Kombo and his delegation who is on a official trip to the country. * 2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched the New Mogadishu Initiative, which includes the construction of a modern airport, an international port and the economic zone of Mogadishu.
The Ankara Declaration, signed on December 12, 2024, under Turkey’s mediation,represents a significant diplomatic step to address longstanding tensions betweenEthiopia and Somalia.
Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara.
Acknowledgements-This technical report is published through the SupportingPastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crisis(SPARC) programme, which is supported by the United Kingdom’sForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has flown to Arusha, Tanzania to attend the EAC Summit.
* 1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated Somali teachers on Teacher's Day on November 21.
* 2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated once again how the Federal Government of Somalia is committed to the development of the country's democratic process and to give the Somali people the opportunity to elect their leaders.
