By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 11 October 2026 Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdulfatah Kasim Mohamud, met Robert Flannery, the U.S. East Africa Counterterrorism Program Adviser, at his office on Saturday, to discuss cooperation in strategic communications and counterterrorism messaging.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in public awareness, countering terrorist propaganda and extremist ideologies, and coordinating government messaging related to counterterrorism efforts.
Minister Abdulfatah Kasim Mohamud stressed the importance of developing a unified media strategy, implementing effective public awareness campaigns and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. He said these measures could help Somali communities access accurate information and improve public understanding of and participation in counterterrorism efforts.
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Flannery underscored the importance of continued cooperation between Somalia and the United States, particularly in media and strategic communications, to support counterterrorism efforts and related U.S. government assistance.
The minister was accompanied by Abdishakur Ali Ahmed, director of the Strategic Communications Department, and his adviser, Dr. Abdiaziz Jeylani.
The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by Somalia and the United States to strengthen strategic communications, raise public awareness and counter terrorist propaganda and extremist ideologies.