Somalia and Saudi Arabia strengthened cooperation in transport and aviation following talks in Riyadh between Somali Transport Minister Mohamed Farah Nuh and his Saudi counterpart Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser. The ministers discussed establishing direct flights, enhancing logistics, and expanding trade routes to facilitate the movement of goods and people. Both sides agreed to form a joint technical committee to oversee new initiatives and explore investment opportunities in aviation and infrastructure.

Rwanda and Somalia have signed a General Cooperation Agreement to enhance bilateral ties and expand collaboration across trade, education, ICT, and agriculture. The deal, signed in Kigali by Foreign Ministers Olivier Nduhungirehe and Abdisalam Abdi Ali, establishes a Joint Permanent Commission to oversee implementation and identify new areas of partnership. Both nations emphasized mutual respect, Pan-African solidarity, and cooperation in international forums to promote regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity.

Somalia’s Minister of Communications and Technology, Mohamed Adan Maalim, met with top telecom executives to strengthen public-private collaboration and accelerate the country’s digital economy. Discussions at the Mogadishu headquarters centered on enhancing service quality, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure investment to expand national connectivity. The Minister highlighted digital transformation as a key growth driver, reaffirming government support for technology innovation and sustainable sector expansion through improved coordination with private operators.

Somalia’s national carrier, Somali Airlines, will resume operations before the end of 2025, according to Transport Minister Mohamed Farah Nuuh. The government has acquired two Airbus A320 aircraft and completed key preparations for the relaunch, marking the airline’s return after more than 30 years. The revival forms part of Somalia’s aviation modernization plan, which includes airport renovations and infrastructure upgrades to meet international standards and strengthen the country’s air transport network.

Somalia and China held a high-level roundtable in Mogadishu to strengthen bilateral cooperation under the theme “Mutual Support and Joint Efforts.” Organized by the Chinese Embassy, the meeting brought together Somali ministers, officials, and scholars to explore economic and development partnerships. Discussions focused on enhancing trade, investment, and social development through China’s zero-tariff policy and technical support, marking 64 years of diplomatic relations and reaffirming both nations’ commitment to shared growth.

Somalia’s economy and tax revenues have declined following the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), according to Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank president Hodan Osman. Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, Osman said the aid cut severely affected GDP, sales tax revenues, and overall economic activity. USAID had supported Somalia’s health, education, and development sectors before being shuttered earlier this year.