President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged a systemic overhaul of Somali politics, calling for a shift from personality-driven governance to stable, institutional leadership. Speaking at the 25th anniversary of the Arta Reconciliation Conference in Djibouti, he emphasized that enduring institutions, not individuals, must guide Somalia’s future. Mohamud said this transformation is vital for constitutional reforms and achieving a universal “one person, one vote” system to ensure lasting political stability.

The Somalia Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that all civil aircraft must secure an Overflight Permit before entering or transiting its airspace, effective November 10, 2025. The directive, aligned with international aviation standards, aims to enhance safety, air-traffic management, and emergency operations at Hargeisa Egal International Airport and Berbera International Airport. The ministry warned that unauthorized overflights violate national sovereignty and may face enforcement actions, reaffirming Somalia’s jurisdiction over its land, maritime, and airspace.