TRIPOLI — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, has attended the official reopening ceremony of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, marking a renewed phase for the regional organization following a period of inactivity. Upon arrival, the minister was received by the Prime Minister of Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, during a high-level event attended by foreign ministers from CEN-SAD member states. The reopening demonstrates a shared commitment to revitalizing cooperation among CEN-SAD countries, with priority areas including security cooperation, economic integration, and regional connectivity. Somalia’s involvement demonstrates its ongoing commitment to regional and multilateral platforms focused on fostering peace, stability, and economic development. Previous Engagement with Regional OrganizationsThe foreign minister’s participation in the CEN-SAD reopening follows similar diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening Somalia’s position within regional frameworks.

Source: Libya Today April 12, 2026 13:58 UTC