Monday, September 8, 2025
President Mohamud welcomes Somalia’s validation to join EAC

President Mohamud welcomes Somalia’s validation to join EAC

President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, highlighted the significance of Somalia joining the East African Community (EAC), declaring it will benefit the country economically, politically, and in terms of security. On Thursday, the president welcomed the East African Heads of State verification report on Somalia's application, which was reviewed and debated at the 21st extraordinary summit in Bujumbura, Burundi, on May 31st. "The adoption of the verification report is a significant milestone that demonstrates Somalia is prepared and well-equipped to join the EAC." "Somalia will be an excellent addition to the EAC sisterly countries, contributing to the region's integration and prosperity," reads a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Regional leaders directed the East African Community Secretariat and the Council of Ministers to kick off negotiations with Somalia regarding the latter's request to join the seven-member bloc instantaneously   on Wednesday, May 31. The Secretariat, the Community's executive organ, and the Council of Ministers, the EAC's central decision-making ...

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