By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabellemedia
The European Union’s new ambassador to Somalia, László Máthé, met media representatives in Mogadishu to discuss press freedom and journalists’ working conditions. The talks also covered security, support for women journalists and disinformation, Shabellemedia reports.
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In Mogadishu, South West Somalia President Aadan Madoobe met former regional leader Shariif Xasan to discuss security and the political situation in the region. Their talks also covered reconciliation and the recapture of districts controlled by forces loyal to Cabdicasiis Lafta-gareen, Caasimada Online reports.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Axmed Xasan Aadan, and new Turkish ambassador Ferhat Alkan discussed developing cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy in Mogadishu. Their talks included ways to develop Somalia’s marine resources and potential investment opportunities, according to Goobjoog.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Goobjoog ·
The president of Somalia’s House of the People, Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac), received Türkiye’s new ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, in Mogadishu. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and Turkish support, notably through projects in Somalia, according to Shabellemedia.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabellemedia ·
Somalia’s disaster management agency discussed strengthening warnings and preparedness for El Niño with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Norwegian representatives. The talks focused on coordinating anticipatory action, financing and community resilience in the face of flood risks and other climate-related disasters, reports Shabelle Media.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabellemedia ·
Somalia reserves marriage ceremonies for authorised peopleSomalia’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has published a new procedure governing marriages, reserving the solemnisation of marriage contracts for authorised persons. The measure was announced by the federal government in Mogadishu, Caasimada Online reports.
Paul Kagame discusses internet costs with 10,000 young RwandansPaul Kagame spoke with nearly 10,000 Rwandan young people about internet prices, public services, clothing and the remuneration of social media creators. Rwanda’s minister for technology and innovation explained that some providers had raised their tariffs with the shift to faster internet, during the 21 October 2026 meeting.The week in Africa
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