Somalia: Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation

Somalia: Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation

Ouagadougou -- Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials said.

Somalia, Sudan discuss ways to enhance their military cooperation and combat armed groups.

Somalia’s defense minister, Mr. Ahmed Ma’alin Fiqi, held a high-level meeting with his Sudanese counterpart, Mr. Hassan Daud Kabruun, as the two ministers attended a major international defense and aerospace exhibition held in Istanbul from May 5-9, 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. During the meeting, the two sides focused on strengthening the defense cooperation between Somalia and Sudan. The two sides discussed ways to further expand the mili…

Somalia, Burkina Faso leaders discuss bilateral counterterrorism cooperation

Thursday May 7, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, held talks with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday during an official visit to Ouagadougou. Fartaag carried a message from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, signaling Mogadishu’s push to deepen ties with Burkina Faso and widen cooperation […]