By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 5 January 2026 Somalia’s cabinet, today held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the country's security situation, the recent Banadir elections, and key bilateral agreements on security and maritime transport.
The cabinet, chaired by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, approved a security cooperation agreement between Somalia and Uganda, focusing on strengthening regional security. Also approved is the agreement between Somalia and Saudi Arabia on maritime cooperation.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved several legislations and policies, including the following five:
1. The Evidence Law: A draft law on the management of evidence within Somalia’s courts.
2. International Training and Certification Agreement: An agreement on training and certification for maritime security personnel.
3. Somali Maritime Institute Law: A law to establish the Somali Maritime Institute aimed at improving training and the development of maritime skills.
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4. Public Data Protection Law: A new law to protect the personal data of Somali citizens.
5. National Disability Policy: Approval of the national policy for people with disabilities in Somalia.
The meeting also discussed the current security situation and the recent local elections in Mogadishu, which were praised.
The Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, Dahir Shire Mahamed, and the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamud Moallim Abdule presented reports on the current drought situation and the anticipated start of oil exploration in the country's marine waters.
