Somalia has adopted a national tobacco control framework, introducing new regulations for tobacco products, including shisha. The measure sets rules on advertising, access, and consumption, creating a clearer operating environment for tobacco retailers and distributors. Officials said the framework responds to rising tobacco use and aims to reduce health-related costs, which affect household spending and labour productivity, while supporting more structured oversight of the tobacco market.

Somalia showcased its mineral potential at the Arab League Mining Ministers meeting and the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, where Deputy Minister Abdiwahab Abdi Omar sought international investment. Officials said Somalia aims to attract high-quality partners to develop its extractive sector, create jobs, and support economic diversification. The government highlighted untapped mineral resources, sustainable management frameworks, and progress in hydrocarbons exploration to position Somalia as an emerging destination for global mining investment.

Türkiye and Somalia have launched a two-year labour cooperation program aimed at strengthening workforce development and labour market systems. The 2026–2027 action plan focuses on vocational training, labour migration management, occupational health and safety, and labour inspections. Officials said the initiative will support skills development, improve workplace standards, and enhance institutional capacity, contributing to productivity growth, employment creation, and long-term economic resilience in Somalia.

Somalia reviewed progress on fiscal reform during a Financial Governance Committee meeting focused on economic performance, revenue collection, and expenditure management. Officials assessed the impact of recent reforms across key sectors, discussed the efficiency of development projects, and examined risks linked to conflict and climate pressures on agriculture. The review emphasized fiscal discipline, transparency, and alignment with Vision 2030 to strengthen economic governance, support financial stability, and improve the investment environment.

Somalia is seeking to accelerate investment and strengthen economic cooperation following high-level talks with the World Bank in Mogadishu. Discussions focused on macroeconomic stability and scaling up investment in priority economic infrastructure, including roads, energy projects, and regional connectivity initiatives under the Horn of Africa framework. Officials said the engagement supports Somalia’s ongoing economic reforms and aims to unlock long-term, inclusive growth through infrastructure-led development.

Somali-owned businesses in Minneapolis are experiencing severe disruption following intensified immigration enforcement actions affecting the Somali community. At Karmel Mall, a central hub for Somali traders, many shops have closed temporarily as Somali customers and employees avoid the area due to fear of detention. Business owners report sharp drops in sales, staffing shortages, and uncertainty about reopening, threatening incomes and the sustainability of a commercial center that supports Somali families and community networks.

Egypt expanded the scope of its military and security mission in Somalia following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, citing heightened concerns over Red Sea security and regional stability. Sources said Cairo now prioritizes protecting Somalia’s federal government and preventing external influence that could threaten its interests. Egypt already has troops, advisers, and counterterrorism support in Somalia under a bilateral defence agreement and plans to join a new African Union peacekeeping mission.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Somali Special Envoy Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir in Algiers, where he delivered a written message from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The delegation included Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs and its ambassador to Algeria. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, diplomatic coordination, and cooperation in education, underscoring Somalia’s efforts to strengthen ties with Algeria within African and Arab multilateral frameworks and broader regional engagement across key continental institutions.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met traditional elders from Puntland in Las Anod, stressing their role in promoting unity, peace, and state-building. The elders, led by King Burhan Boqor Muse, were attending the inauguration of the leadership of the North Eastern State of Somalia. Discussions focused on reconciliation, territorial integrity, and governance, with elders pledging support for national stability and development efforts across Somalia.