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Somalia’s Immigration agency unveils landmark reforms 0
- Politics
- June 4, 2025
Major gains in passport modernization, border security, and digital transformation mark a new chapter for migration governance Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has announced sweeping reforms and milestones in its mid-year performance report, signalling a transformative leap in how the country manages migration, border control, and public services. In a press release this week,
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US Ambassador Reaffirms Support for Somali Immigration Agency in High-Level Meeting with Director Duhulow 0
- Politics
- January 8, 2025
By: Harun Salat Mogadishu, Somalia – The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mustafa Duhulow, along with departmental heads, held a key meeting today with the United States Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley. Discussions centered on enhancing collaboration between the two governments in immigration management and combating illegal migration. In a statement
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Somali Police Commander Meets FBI Officials in Mogadishu 0
- Politics
- November 6, 2024
Today, General Asad Osman Abdullahi, the Commander of the Somali Police Force, held a significant meeting with experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Mogadishu. The discussion centered around the FBI’s involvement in training Somali police officers and enhancing police reforms, with the Commander commending their strong commitment to developing and modernizing police
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All Set for 2025 as Somalia Transitions to Direct Elections 0
- Politics
- November 4, 2024
The top political leaders of Somalia have reached a pivotal agreement to transition the country from its long-standing clan-based power-sharing system to a democratic framework, allowing citizens the right to elect their leaders through a ballot. On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Villa Somalia announced the conclusion of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, which resulted
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Hamza Barre: Banadir First in Line for Direct Elections 0
- Politics
- November 4, 2024
On October 16, 2024, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, attended the presentation outlining the performance of the Banadir Region administration for the years 2023-2024. During this event, he highlighted significant achievements made in the fields of security, infrastructure development, and social services over the past two years. Prime
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Somalia’s Southwest State president Abdiaziz Laftagareen outlines vision for region.0
- Politics
- July 19, 2024
Somalia’s Southwest State president Abdiaziz Laftagareen has outlined an ambitious plan to transform the region, with emphasis on security, economic development, opportunities for the youth and social reconciliation. The 53-year-old politician, in an interview with 5 Magazine, highlighted the challenges faced in the region including minimal job opportunity and security concerns. He appreciates that the
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