Somalia’s Cabinet reviewed preparations for the upcoming local elections, including the municipal vote in Mogadishu, and approved several key laws. Chaired by Hamza Abdi Barre, the meeting addressed election security, public participation, and governance reforms. Ministers endorsed amendments to the Central Bank law, the National Defence Bill, and family-related legislation. The Cabinet also approved the National Education Development Fund framework to support education financing nationwide.

Abdisalan Abdi Ali is leading Somalia’s delegation at the second Russia–Africa Partnership Forum ministerial conference in Cairo. The two-day meeting brings together African foreign ministers, senior Russian officials, and regional bodies to review cooperation since the previous forum. Somalia’s participation underscores its efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement, diversify international partnerships, and align with broader Africa–Russia dialogue on political coordination and long-term cooperation priorities.

Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur inspected newly completed office facilities at Somalia’s House of the People headquarters in Mogadishu. Accompanied by lawmakers and parliamentary officials, he reviewed modern offices and functional sections built to support legislative work. The speaker said the additions will strengthen parliamentary efficiency and service delivery, underscoring the importance of investing in infrastructure to enhance the performance of constitutional institutions.