Somali Foreign Minister meets Ethiopian Deputy PM in Addis Ababa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E Absher Omar Jama, met with the Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the Executive Council of the African Union.

The two sides discussed strengthening and deepening bilateral relations between the two countries and joint cooperation in the areas of security, development, and economy.

The Foreign Minister praised the Ethiopian role in the recent summit of neighboring countries and Somalia held in Mogadishu, pointing to the need for the two countries to cooperate in combating terrorism.

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Minister of Finance visits AfDB headquarters in Kenya

The Minister of Finance of the Government of Somalia, Dr. Elmi Mohamed Nur visited the headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Nairobi, where he had a productive meeting with the heads of the Bank in East Africa, including Somalia. The discussion between the two sides was focused on the country’s financial reform program in which the Bank has played a major role and the continuous support it provides to Somalia. AfDB is an important partner in increasing the country’s income as it has built the most important centers in Mogadishu to collect the country’s taxes.

First Lady and First Deputy Speaker visit kitchen for Somali soldiers

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Madam Sara Omar Hassan and the First Deputy Speaker of the Lower-House of the Somali Parliament, Mrs. Sadia Yasin Samatar visited kitchen established by the Somali women for making food for the Soldiers who are on the frontlines fighting the insurgents ti liberate their country. Madam Sahra said “the Somali women are ready to support the liberation of Al-Shabab terrorists from Somalia”. Mrs. Sadia said “we as Somali women are standing by our Somali men and Soldiers who put upon themselves to liberate Somalia and fight the insurgents”.

Al-Sbabab member surrenders to SNA

A member of the Al-Shabab terrorist group called Abdullahi Ali Hussein (Ali Qudaari) surrendered to Somali National Army (SNA) in Galmudug regional state. Ali Qudaari says he was forcefully recruited by the terrorist group during his childhood in Bacaadwayne village of Mudug province. SNA command in the region told the media that they are have welcoming several militants defecting from the insurgents in recent weeks. “The ongoing nationwide military offensive has put pressure on the terrorists, forcing them to flee from the hideouts,” a military sources told the media. So far in the operation, more than 40 areas were liberated, over 200 militants killed and up to 300 terrorists apprehended, pending for interrogation and trial process.

Somali Local News.

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