The Somalia Pavilion at the Venice Biennale was presented in Mogadishu. (ANSA) - ROMA, 17 APR - The Italian Embassy in Mogadishu organized an event to present Somalia’s first participation in the International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di... #ANSA ow.ly/1LT7106xmzM

Deputy Minister of Information H.E. Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala participated in the Somalia National Pavilion preview in Mogadishu, hosted by the Italian Embassy. For the first time in history, a delegation of three Somali female artists will represent the republic at the 2026 Venice Biennale in Italy, projecting our rich culture and literature to the world. #Somalia #VeniceBiennale #CulturalDiplomacy #Art #Mogadishu #SONNA

A landmark diplomatic gathering happening today in Mogadishu highlighting Somalia’s participation in the 61st Venice Biennale 2026. Ambassadors & diplomats from across the globe joined to celebrate this win for Somali Culture! 🇸🇴✨ #SomaliaVenice2026 #Culture

History in the making. 🇸🇴 For the first time, Somalia takes its place at one of the world’s most prestigious art platforms, La Biennale di Venezia — with SADDAXLEY, a powerful multidisciplinary pavilion shaped through poetry. @cyprints 🎨🌍 #Saddexleey #SomaliArt

A landmark diplomatic gathering in Mogadishu celebrated Somalia’s historic participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale. Government officials, global ambassadors, local artists, and the National Museum united to mark this monumental cultural milestone. 🇸🇴 #Somaliapavilion

Somalia 🇸🇴 is officially reclaiming its global narrative. At the 61st International Art Exhibition — @la_Biennale, ‘SADDEXLEEY’ is capturing the attention of the global art community.

“To go a step further, Marx effectively argues that a genuine political democracy requires an economic democracy as its ground and partner.” Understanding Marxism book by @profwolff, page 71! #Marxism #Democracy #Somalia

The Ministry of Information is pleased to announce 🇸🇴 Somalia’s first participation in the 61st La Biennale di Venezia. A historic step for Somalia. “This reflects Somalia’s growing presence on international platforms.” Minister @DaudAweis labiennale.org/en/news/natio…

Leading experts are delivering impactful insights and strategic perspectives at the NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop in Mogadishu. The Director General, along with senior representatives from federal ministries, are attentively participating in this discussions . These dynamic discussions are essential to shaping and validating Somalia’s national response to climate change.Experts on stage are sharing crucial insights and ideas at the NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop in Mogadishu! The Director General and representatives from federal government ministries are actively engaged, listening to these vital contributions. This dynamic exchange is fundamental to validating Somalia's national climate action plan.

On his concluding remarks, the Director General stated: "I extend deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to this effort — including the experts who drafted the plan, and the national and international institutions that provided support. There is a clear need to address the gaps identified by the during the discussions including strong alignment with NTP, improved financing projections to implement the various aspects of the NDC3:0, which I am confident will significantly contribute to our country’s vision for climate resilience."

In his concluding remarks today, Sulayman Sheikh Omar, Director General of the @MoF_Somalia , stated: "Achieving national resilience is the only path to addressing the severe impacts and threats posed by climate change, and today we all bear witness to Somalia’s firm commitment to tackling these challenges. What lies ahead is the implementation and realization of this national effort, which will serve as a foundation for a Somalia that finds sustainable solutions — in livelihood, knowledge, economy, and development. Thank you."

The Validation Workshop for Somalia's NDC 3.0 with Federal Government Institutions has successfully concluded in Mogadishu today, marking a key step in the broader validation process! This crucial national consultation achieved its objective of validating key outputs and components of Somalia's climate action plan with federal stakeholders. We extend sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to this vital collective effort. This successful step brings Somalia's NDC 3.0 closer to its submission to the UNFCCC in June, paving the way for enhanced climate resilience through further validation with other stakeholders.

A key message from the NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop today: Somalia's national GHG emissions more than tripled between 2016 and 2024, highlighting the urgent need for transformative action. In response, Somalia's NDC 3.0 targets a significant 34% GHG emissions reduction by 2035. This ambitious goal requires integrated actions and substantial investment for a climate-resilient Somalia.

Happening now at the NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop: Lively engagement as groups interact with Dr. Abdullahi Khalif, National NDC Country Facilitator! Participants are posing sharp questions and offering valuable feedback on the presentations and key documents. Dr. Khalif is responding, facilitating a crucial dialogue for validating Somalia's climate action plan in real time.

The @moecc_Somalia Director General, @yussufsamatar also stated that the #NDC3 represents a critical national initiative, having progressed through various stages and now nearing its official inauguration. Its core aim is to strengthen the development and preservation of Somalia’s natural resources, offering a framework to proactively address climate-related dangers.

The Validation Workshop for Somalia's NDC 3.0 was officially opened today by H.E. @AhmedOmahamed , State Minister of @moecc_Somalia. He expressed pleasure in gathering for the endorsement and consultation on this Somali-led initiative, part of the National Transformation Plan (NTP). The NDC 3.0 reflects the aspirations of the Somali people and aims to reduce climate change challenges whose impacts are visibly affecting lives, appreciating the efforts to address these pressing issues.

Now presenting at the NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop: Dr. Abdullahi Khalif @akhalif40, is sharing insights from the National GHG Emission Baseline Findings and the NDC 2.0 Implementation Stocktake Report. His presentation is vital for understanding Somalia's current climate situation and progress made.