By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabelle Media Network
Somali President Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud held talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on security and the humanitarian situation in Somalia. Discussions also covered the security transition and efforts to secure international climate change-related funding, according to the Somali president.
Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, received Turkey’s new ambassador, Ferhat Alkan, and his delegation in Mogadishu. Discussions covered defence and security cooperation, strengthening the Somali national army and the regional security situation, according to Caasimada Online.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has dismissed Baashe Yusuf Ahmed as president of the Supreme Court and appointed lawyer Ibrahim Iidle Suleyman to replace him, according to Caasimada Online. The decision is part of a judicial reform sought by the head of state after complaints from judges and legal professionals.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Somali Interior Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail and Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov discussed training for Somali police and increased support against terrorism. Talks also covered criminal investigations, cybersecurity and institution-building, according to a statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabelle Media Network ·
The Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is due to travel to Antalya, Turkey, for COP31 with a large delegation. He plans to present national plans to tackle climate change, including the development of green energy, according to Shabelle Media Network.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabelle Media Network ·
European court rejects Geos challenge over EUCAP Somalia security contractPrivate security company Geos was rejected by the Court of Justice of the European Union after challenging the award of the contract to secure the EUCAP Somalia mission, based in Mogadishu. The decision confirms the failure of its bid against the incumbent contractor, according to business intelligence publication Intelligence Online.
European Union pledges €20 million to Kenya’s armyThe European Union has pledged €20 million to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces, William Ruto announced on 12 November. The funds are to be provided before the end of the year through the European Peace Facility, according to the Kenyan president.The week in Africa
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