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Situation Overview Politics: On July 29, 2023, significant developments took place in Somalia. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee to discuss progress in disrupting the financial networks of Al-Shabaab terrorists. Efforts by the committee have raised awareness among Somalis and undermined the terrorists’ ability to extort and loot from local

Situation Overview Politics: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s emergency security meeting, following a suicide attack highlights the government’s urgency to address security breaches and maintain stability. Collaboration with international partners is evident in the meeting between Somali and Czech ambassadors, emphasising good governance. The Minister of Defence’s meeting with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister signifies efforts to

Situation Overview Politics: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting with Brian Nelson from the U.S. Treasury to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorism financing, discuss debt relief, and address the offensive against al-Shabaab. The President also extended an invitation to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to visit Mogadishu, aiming to enhance bilateral relations.

Situation Overview Politics: On July 26, 2023, several significant developments occurred in Somalia. A committee of 45 members from the self-proclaimed SSC-Khaatumo administration was sworn into office in Las Anod. Their objective is to govern the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn (SSC) regions and liberate them from Somaliland forces. Dr Aden Abdullahi Aw Hassan, an expert

Situation Overview Politics: Politics in Somalia have been characterized by various activities and engagements both domestically and internationally. Somalia has shown a commitment to resolving disputes through legal mechanisms, as evidenced by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs confirming Somalia’s adherence to the International Court of Justice’s ruling on the maritime dispute with Kenya. Collaboration

Situation Overview:The political situation in Somalia is characterised by significant events occurring both domestically and internationally. The Puntland parliament is scheduled to vote on amending the constitution, raising concerns about potential clashes. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud highlighted Somalia’s struggle with drought and the need for sustainable development at a UN conference. Prime Minister H.E Hamza

Situation Overview Politics: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the United Nations Food Systems Summit to address food insecurity in the country. Yasin Haji Mohamud Hiir Faratoon was elected as the new chairman of the House of Representatives in Somaliland. The Director General of the Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency inspected passport issuance activities. Somali Prime

Situation Overview Politics: Tensions between Somalia and Kenya persist as the Somali government rejects recent claims by Kenyan President William Ruto about ongoing talks concerning a maritime dispute. The dispute involves establishing a sea boundary in a region rich in oil and gas reserves, with Somalia being favoured in a ruling by the International Court