The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Somalia has today unveiled the results of forensic audits conducted from March 8, 2018, to April 20, 2023. These comprehensive audits have uncovered significant financial irregularities and embezzlement within several key government agencies, marking a critical step towards greater financial transparency and accountability in Somalia. The forensic
READ MORESomalia secured a historic win on Thursday, June, 6, 2024, being elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. This significant achievement marks the second time in over half a century that the Horn of Africa has been granted this opportunity, reflecting the nation’s substantial progress in diplomatic, security, and political arenas.
READ MOREOn the 24th and 25th of June, Somalia held a conference in its capital, Mogadishu, aimed at bolstering cooperation with the East African Community (EAC), a regional organization it recently joined. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the two-day conference in Mogadishu, which was being held at the Afisyoone Tent, to discuss strengthening cooperation between Somalia
READ MOREOn Thursday, 20th of July, 2024 Somalia through its candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Fawzia Yusuf Adam, have withdrawn from the race. A senior official within the Federal Government of Somalia, speaking to 5 Magazine, stated that the government has chosen not to participate in the African Union Commission Chairmanship race. This
READ MORESomalia’s inaugural National Fisheries Week continues to make waves as it enters its second day (July 4th, 2024). Launched by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy on Wednesday July, 3, 2024, this week-long initiative aims to celebrate the country’s rich marine resources and promote their sustainable management. Following a successful opening ceremony yesterday, led
READ MOREIt is an honor and a great privilege to visit with the Minnesota Member of Parliament of Somalia and the Somali envoy for Health and Nutrition, Dr. Abdirashiid Jiley. We had a great panel discussion to discuss the current situation in Somalia and the disputes over the constitutional amendment. Dr. Jiley talked about the challenges
READ MORET he Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ahmed Isse Gutale, between May 6 to 9, 2024, attended the 20th Conference of the African Association of Auditors in English (AFROSAI-E) in Kampala, Uganda. The theme of this year’s conference was the vision of 2029. It analyzed important points such as the review of
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