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Dec 16 (Jowhar) The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, chaired the National Security Council meeting held today at the National Security Office.

After reading the statement on the Ankora Agreement, I was able to identify the following key points bygathering additional information from stakeholders directly involved in the matter:.

On 5 th Dec 2024, the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) participated in the first scientific conference of the Somali Medical Association, a landmark event for the Somali medical community. At the conference, SORDI presented pivotal research findings addressing critical health issues in Somalia. Among the key studies shared were:

The Federal Government of Somalia, inaugurated the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) at the Somali Police Force’s Department of Coast Guard headquarters in Mogadishu Port.

Nov 10 (Jowhar) - The Council of Ministers of the XFS is expected to re-appoint the Commander of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Yusuf Raagge.

Nov 09 (Jowhar) - The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulqadir Mohamed Noor, said that the Ethiopian forces have been officially excluded from the new operation of the African Union forces, which will begin in Somalia in early 2025.

Oct 13 (Jowhar)-Somalia and Uganda have recently signed a security agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and collaboration in the fight against terrorism and other security threats in the region. The agreement was signed by Somali Defence Minister Hassan Ali Mohamed and his Ugandan counterpart, Adolf Mwesige, in the capital city of Mogadishu.

The United Kingdom announces a further funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to bolster Somalia’s security.

The Egyptian government has recently ordered its citizens to leave Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northern Somalia. This decision comes amidst escalating tensions between Egypt and Somaliland, with the Egyptian government citing security concerns as the reason for the evacuation.

Tragedy struck the Kaxda district as about 20 people lost their lives in a series of explosions. The incident, which occurred in a residential area, has left the community in shock and mourning.