Somalia urges European investors to explore country’s strategic resources
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is ready to attract international investment in its natural resources and key economic sectors, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said as he closed a two-day business forum with the European Union in Mogadishu.
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Somalia is ready to welcome international investment, focusing on natural resources, strategic location, and economic opportunities.
Attributed to: Xamsa Cabdi Barre
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- Soomaali / English
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Goobjoog Somali
Somalia is ready to welcome international investment, focusing on natural resources, strategic location, and economic opportunities.
Attributed to: Xamsa Cabdi Barre
Event date: 2026-10-06
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Somalia is ready to attract international investment in its natural resources and key economic sectors.
Attributed to: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre
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Goobjoog Somali
The EU-Somalia Business Forum 2026 was held in Mogadishu, focusing on investment opportunities in Somalia.
Event date: 2026-10-06
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Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre participated in the closing ceremony of the EU-Somalia Business Forum 2026 in Mogadishu.
Event date: 2026-10-07
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Goobjoog Somali
The forum is organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Somalia and the EU Delegation to Somalia.
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The forum is organized jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia and the EU Delegation to Somalia.
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Goobjoog Somali
The forum focuses on investment opportunities in Somalia and areas for economic cooperation.
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The forum focused on investment opportunities and economic cooperation between Somalia and European countries.
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Goobjoog Somali
Prime Minister Xamsa Cabdi Barre emphasized the importance of aligning investment with security, unity, and national interests.
Attributed to: Xamsa Cabdi Barre
Event date: 2026-10-06
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Goobjoog Somali
Prime Minister Xamsa Cabdi Barre thanked the European Union for their support and encouraged European investors to take advantage of business opportunities in Somalia.
Attributed to: Xamsa Cabdi Barre
Event date: 2026-10-06
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Goobjoog Somali
The Business and Investment Forum between Somalia and the European Union was officially launched in Mogadishu.
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Event date: 2026-10-05
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Goobjoog Somali
Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama emphasized the need for tangible opportunities to boost investment and local production.
Attributed to: Saalax Axmed Jaamac
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Shabelle Media
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, opened the Business Forum between Somalia and the European Union in Mogadishu.
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Event date: 2026-10-05
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Shabelle Media
The forum will showcase investment opportunities in Somalia, particularly in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, energy, digital economy, technology exchange, transport, and logistics.
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Shabelle Media
Salah Ahmed Jama emphasized the importance of transforming economic reforms into investment opportunities that can enhance domestic production, create jobs, and increase citizens' income.
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Shabelle Media
Prime Minister Hamza stated that Somalia is ready for international investment in its strategic resources.
Attributed to: Hamza Abdi Barre
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Shabelle Media
The Prime Minister highlighted Somalia's potential for various types of investment due to its resources and strategic location.
Attributed to: Hamza Abdi Barre
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Shabelle Media
The EU-Somalia Business Forum 2026 brought together development partners, financial institutions and private-sector representatives from Somalia and European countries.
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Shabelle Media
Barre highlighted Somalia’s extensive coastline, mineral resources, livestock sector and large areas of agricultural land as areas with significant investment potential.
Attributed to: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre
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Shabelle Media
The government has increasingly sought to attract private investment as Somalia works to strengthen its economy, develop infrastructure and reduce its reliance on international assistance.
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Goobjoog Somali and Shabelle Media report the same central claim — Somalia is ready to welcome international investment, focusing on natural resources, strategic location, and economic opportunities.. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 08:41 UTC
Somalia urges European investors to explore country’s strategic resources
Somalia is ready to attract international investment in its natural resources and key economic sectors.
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7 October 2026 · 06:26 UTC
Prime Minister Hamza Closes the Somalia-European Union Business Forum6 October 2026 · 05:50 UTC
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Opens the Somalia-European Union Business Forum
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Most recent report · 6 October 2026 17:14 UTC
Somalia Claims It Has Met Investment Requirements
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6 October 2026 · 05:01 UTC
The Business and Investment Forum of Somalia and the European Union Launched in Mogadishu
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6 October 2026 05:01 – 7 October 2026 08:41 · UTC
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Somalia urges European investors to explore country’s strategic resources
Somalia is ready to attract international investment in its natural resources and key economic s…
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Prime Minister Hamza Closes the Somalia-European Union Business Forum
Mogadishu – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, participated in the closing ceremony of…
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Somalia Claims It Has Met Investment Requirements
Mogadishu, October 6, 2026 — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, stated that Somalia is ready to welcome…
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The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Opens the Somalia-European Union Business Forum
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Opens the Somalia-European Union…
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The Business and Investment Forum of Somalia and the European Union Launched in Mogadishu
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, officially launched the Business Forum of Somalia and the European…
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- Soomaali + English
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