1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a special Iftar for members of both chambers of the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised the MPs of both houses for the historic step they took in approving the country’s constitution, which underwent a long process of review and amendments.
3- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a telephone dialogue with King Abdullah II of Jordan and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
4- The Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia ratified the final chapters of the constitutional amendments by a majority vote.
5- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre welcomed the Parliament’s approval of the constitutional amendments by both houses.
6- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre attended an orphanage Iftar honoring the Day of the Orphan.
7- The Cabinet in its weekly meeting discussed national security, drought response, the latest military operations the Somali Armed Forces have conducted in newly liberated areas, and reports on modernization of governance and accelerating government service delivery.
8- A section of politicians from the opposition group- The Future Council, which accepted the government’s negotiations, welcomed Parliament’s approval of the country’s constitution.
9- The Minister of Constitutional Affairs Hassan Moalim Mohamud has welcomed Parliament’s constitutional approval.
10- Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism H.E. Daud Aweis Jama has called the completion of the constitution a historic milestone and stated that the Federal Government of Somalia is ready to strengthen public awareness of the constitution and statehood.
11- The Federal Government of Somalia confirmed the payment of US$3.88 million as the Takaful livestock insurance. The money was directly disbursed to herders benefiting from the DRIVE program, reaching 17,734 herders.
12- The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission opened the voter registration campaign in the Jalalaqsi district in Hiiraan region.
13- The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), with the help of international partners, killed the Kharijites Al Shabab commander who was the mastermind of planning attacks in Godka Jilocow (NISA offices) and other terrorist attacks that caused civilian, officer, and security personnel casualties.
14- The Commissioner of the the National Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, accompanied by the Galmudug Drought Emergency Committee, arrived on the third day of their drought relief mission to Wisil District, Mudug region.
15- The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Authority, Mustafa Dhuhulow, officially launched the implementation of the National Identity Card for domestic travel, aimed at strengthening the management system and smooth operation of domestic travel.
16- Somali National Army, with assistance from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSOM) and UPDF, seized Mubaarak and Daaru Salaam towns in Lower Shabelle Region, following a successful military operation against the terrorist group.
17- Somali Armed Forces Commander Brig. General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud Maxamuud ordered all branches of the army to fully participate in relief and support for the civilians affected by the famine in various parts of the country.
18- The Somali Armed Forces launched a new operation named “Lightning” in areas of Lower Shabelle to dismantle Kharijites Al Shabab positions.
19- Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji Aadan inaugurated in Mogadishu a School Health Screening project focusing on eye care and protection for schoolchildren.
20- The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism announced Somalia’s participation for the first time in the 61st Venice Biennale, the International Art and Culture Exhibition.
21- The Drought Relief Committee of NorthEast State of Somalia is conducting water provision and relief assistance as residents face water shortages.
22- Somali community in South Africa warmly welcomed Parliament’s approval of the country’s official constitution.
23- Senior officials from Somalia and the United States discussed investment in the country’s resources, especially in trade and energy.
24- The administration of the Bakol Region in South West State cut the rope on a project to dig a water well so that residents of Xuddur town could use it for free.
25- Somalia’s Minister of Trade Jamal Mohamed Hassan and local businesspeople discussed the impact of the Middle East conflict to the economy of Somalia.
26- The administrations of Benadir, Hirshabelle, and North-East regions praised Parliament’s approval of the country’s constitution.
