Amina Mohamed Ali

1'st General Director of Somalia Financial Reporting Center (FRC) @somaliafrc, Secretary of National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC).

[Ministry of Finance @MoF_Somalia]

Chaired by minister @BihiEgeh NAMLC Committee met today, to strength Somalia’s AML/CFT framework. Key outcomes: Reappointment of the FRC Director for a new 5-year term, Launch of the National Risk Assessment update, Strong call for institutions to address compliance gaps.

[Arlaadi Media @ArlaadiMnetwork]

⚡️LATEST: Students from @tmfsomalia have won first place in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence category at Science Fest Africa 2026, one of the continent’s largest science exhibitions, held in #Abidjan. The event brought together participants from 27 African countries and featured hundreds of projects showcasing innovation across multiple scientific disciplines. #Somalia #Türkey

[Ministry of Finance @MoF_Somalia]

Minister @BihiEgeh opened IMF staff visit review of #Somalia’s economic reform program with the IMF in Jeddah. Over the next four days, discussions will focus on domestic revenue mobilization, strengthening PFM, deepening the financial sector, and accelerating economic growth.

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

Photo of Abdullahi Wadaad, and what is known about him.

- He is listed to have been born in 1967, in Middle Shabelle region.

- He has been Al-Shabaab head of Finance wing and is believed to be the mastermind behind extortion and
looting that al-Shabaab carries out.

- He played a key role in the payment
of salaries to the group’s fighters, as well as in the theft and extortion of public and private property, which the group uses to finance violence and atrocities against Somali civilians.

- Previous he been assigned to
various titles including being responsible for Zakat collection in Banadir and Middle Shabelle Regions.

- His last post was serving as head of the finance wing of the terrorist organization.

Source: Somali government

[Villa Somalia @TheVillaSomalia]

President @HassanSMohamud: “We must move swiftly [toward] industrialization and accelerate local production, for we have innovative and energetic youth equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive our nation’s progress.”

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

I had a fruitful meeting with @FCDOGovUK's @NickDyerFCDO on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings in #WashingtonDC. We discussed #Somalia’s successful ongoing economic reform efforts, strategies to grow the economy, attract investment and Climate finance mobilisation.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

I chaired the 26th Horn of Africa Initiative (@hoainitiative) Ministerial Meeting on the sidelines of the @WorldBank and @IMFNews Annual Meetings in #WashingtonDC. Our discussions centered on promoting shared prosperity and strengthening regional integration through coordinated investments and policies that uplift communities across the Borderlands.

[Ministry of Finance @MoF_Somalia]

Today, the 4th ECF Review Meeting with the @IMFNews successfully concluded in Nairobi. The discussions highlighted Somalia’s economic reform journey, with a focus on, Domestic revenue mobilisation,Strengthening Public Financial Management(PFM).
#Somalia #ECF

[Ministry of Finance @MoF_Somalia]

Day two of the 4th ECF Review Meeting with the @IMFNews is underway in Nairobi. Discussions focus on domestic revenue progress & plans, strengthening Public Financial Management, and advancing Anti-Money Laundering implementation. #Somalia #IMF #ECF

[Ministry of Finance @MoF_Somalia]

Day 3 of the @IMFNews #ECF Review Meeting: discussions centered on key national priorities — strengthening #DebtManagement, reviewing #Petroleum proposals, and advancing #PayAndGrade reforms to enhance public service delivery. 🇸🇴 #Somalia #Reform #IMF

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

Celebrations continued throughout the night in Somalia, led by youths

#SomaliaIndependenceDay
#UnityDay
#July1st

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

Mogadishu, 22 June 2025,The National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC) convened its ordinary meeting today to discuss the outcomes of Somalia's mutual evaluation process and the ongoing assessment of terrorism financing risks.

Following extensive discussions, the committee issued directives to competent authorities concerning several key areas, which includes the preparation of a comprehensive action plan, specifically designed to address the gaps identified in the report. This plan would outline clear steps, timelines, and responsibilities of all AML/CFT competent authorities to ensure that these deficiencies are effectively and timely remedied.

[NISA @HSNQ_NISA]

Muuqaal caddaynaya sida loo fuliyay howlgalkii ay iska kaashadeen Ciidanka @HSNQ_NISA iyo Saaxiibada Caalamka ee lagu beegsaday guri Khawaarijta u ahaa kayd hub iyo xarun abaabul oo ku yaalla degmada Aadan Yabaal ee gobolka Shabellaha Dhexe

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

The initiative raised awareness and built knowledge, encouraging youth to collaborate and actively participate in the implementation of the Terrorist Financial Disruption Strategy in Somalia

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

The Financial Reporting Center (FRC) recently conducted a public awareness campaign for Somali youth to understand and combat the financing of terrorism in Somalia.

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

Over 200 young people participated in the campaign, which aimed to strengthen and empower them to play an active role in countering the financing of terrorism.

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

MENAFATF Adopts Somalia’s Technical Compliance Report

The 40th Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force(MENAFATF),held in Amman, Jordan, officially adopted Somalia’s technical compliance report as part of its mutual evaluation on 7 May 2025

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

The mutual evaluation process began in 2023 and concluded in 2025, during which Somalia demonstrated notable progress in strengthening its legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

[Somalia FRC @somaliafrc]

The adoption of the report marks a significant milestone for Somalia, reflecting its commitment to aligning with international standards. Somalia is now expected to address the remaining gaps identified in the technical compliance report in line with FATF procedures

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

I had a fruitful meeting with Vincent D. Spera, the Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs @StateDept during the #SpringMeetings in #WashingtonDC. We discussed the ongoing counterterrorism operations and the fight against international terrorism in #Somalia, revenue mobilization and our governments plans for growing the Somali economy. The USA is a valuable partner in our national development journey.