Somalia and Morocco are exploring opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation in energy, agriculture, fisheries, tourism and port development following a bilateral economic cooperation conference held in Rabat.
Abdullahi Hayir Duale, Director General of Somalia’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, said a Somali government delegation held meetings with three Moroccan ministries and 10 other institutions during the conference, which opened on October 19.
Hosted by the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), the engagements involved Morocco’s ministries responsible for trade and industry, agriculture and fisheries, and tourism, alongside institutions working in electricity, investment, ports, seeds, mining and commerce.
During the meetings, the Somali delegation presented the country’s economic potential, “highlighting its year-round solar and wind energy resources, approximately 10 million hectares of arable land and strategic seaports”, according to State Media .
The delegation also visited the Port of Tangier, where discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation with the Port of Mogadishu.
Duale said follow-up meetings would be held to advance the discussions, expressing confidence that the initiative would deliver benefits for both countries.
The conference forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Somalia-Morocco relations by identifying investment opportunities and expanding cooperation across key economic sectors.Article 2
Somalia Resumes Community Solidarity Conference to Strengthen El Niño Preparedness
MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 26, 2026 — Somalia has resumed its National Conference on Community Solidarity and Mutual Assistance, with discussions focusing on emergency preparedness and measures to mitigate the potential effects of El Niño.
The conference is jointly organised by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and World Vision Somalia, bringing together stakeholders to strengthen community-led emergency response and improve cooperation in disaster preparedness.
The gathering aims to promote coordinated action among government institutions, businesses, private-sector organisations and the wider public to help communities prepare for anticipated emergencies.
Organisers are emphasising the importance of community solidarity and mutual assistance in ensuring timely responses when disasters occur.
The conference also provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen local preparedness, improve coordination and reduce the potential impact of emergencies on vulnerable communities.
Somalia regularly faces climate-related hazards, including droughts and floods, which can disrupt livelihoods, displace families and place additional pressure on humanitarian services.
The organisers say stronger community participation and cooperation among institutions are essential to improving disaster resilience and ensuring more effective responses to future emergencies.
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