Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia

Hon.@M_AbdikadirAli visited youth-led businesses in Mogadishu including Kifaax Business Park to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. These growing ventures are creating jobs, boosting the local economy, and contributing to a safer more vibrant city. MoYS stands with youth

Eid Mubarak to all Somali people wishing you a joyful and happy celebration.

Somalia Youth Ministry, #UNDP Partner on Empowerment Programs. #Somalia

DG of the Ministry of Youth & Sports Ahmed Hassan Yusuf met with Christopher Laker, Deputy Resident Representative of @UNDPSomalia in Mogadishu The discussion focused on to strengthen partnership on youth development, economic opportunities, peacebuilding, and climate resilience.

During the blessed month of Ramadan as severe drought impacts much of the country Minister @M_AbdikadirAli met with @Qcharity_Som head #Abdifatah Adam to discuss ongoing relief efforts and strengthening cooperation to support drought-affected communities and empower Somali youth.

Hon.@M_AbdikadirAli met with @iom_somalia Manuel Pereira to strengthen cooperation on youth development Discussions focused on job creation, skills development, preventing irregular migration & promoting peace & security aligned with the F,G Somalia’s national youth agenda.

Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. @HamzaAbdiBarre, has appointed Mr. Ahmed Hassan Yusuf as Director General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He urged him to lead with transparency, accountability, and integrity.

Mogadishu made history today as Somalia held its first one-person, one-vote local council election in over 50 years. Youth led the turnout and played key roles in voters security and election management—proving their power to shape Somalia’s democratic future.

Today in Mogadishu, Somalia officially launched the School of Peace & Democracy (SPD Somalia) led by the Ministry of Youth & Sports with support from @UNDPSomalia & KOICA The school aims to empower youth, strengthen peace, democracy, and build future leadership.

The Minister of Youth&Sports @M_AbdikadirAli attended the 2025–2026 Peace Legends Cup organized by The Legends. The event showcased various sports aimed at promoting peace,unity & youth empowerment in Somalia The Minister praised the organizers for advancing sports .

Somalia & Qatar have signed key agreements, including a major Youth Cooperation Pact to strengthen youth exchanges, training and leadership development. The Moys expresses its gratitude to Minister @MFASomalia @AbdisalamDhaay for his commitment this milestone 🇸🇴🤝🇶🇦

Somalia’s Youth & Sports Minister @M_AbdikadirAli met his Azerbaijani counterpart Farid Gayibov in Baku to strengthen cooperation on youth development and sports. Both sides agreed to advance a Bilateral Agreement and begin work on a new MoU.

Somalia’s Minister of Youth & Sports, @M_AbdikadirAli attended the opening of the FIFA Arab Cup in Doha. He met FIFA President @FIFANTINO and invited him to visit Somalia, highlighting the country’s commitment to developing sports and supporting its passionate youth. 🇸🇴⚽️

Minister @M_AbdikadirAli met with Japan’s Ambassador to Somalia Matsuura Hiroshi , to discuss Japan’s support for Somali youth development including the upcoming National Youth Service program. The Minister thanked Japan for its strong partnership and empowering Somali youth.

President @HassanSMohamud hosted referee Omar Artan at Villa Somalia to honor his CAF African Referee of the Year 2025 award. The President hailed his milestone, while Artan expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to representing Somalia with pride internationally.

Congratulations to Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on winning the CAF African Referee of the Year 2025 award! A tremendous honor for you, your family, Somali sports and our entire nation. Your hard work, integrity and excellence inspire a new generation. Proud of you! 🇸🇴🏆👏

Minister @M_AbdikadirAli met with Sultan Al-Marshed, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, to advance cooperation on improving Somalia’s sports infrastructure, including rebuilding major stadiums across the country. 🇸🇴🤝🇸🇦 #Somalia #SportsDevelopment

In Mogadishu a farewell ceremony was held for Somalia’s national women’s football teams the senior squad & the U-17s along with two female referees as they depart for Djibouti to play friendly matches against their counterparts The event was attended by the H.E. @M_AbdikadirAli

H.E. Minister @M_AbdikadirAli launched a 3-day workshop on Youth, Social Change & SDGs with 100+ young participants from universities & youth groups. The program, in partnership with the Arab League, aims to empower youth for sustainable development.

Hon. @M_AbdikadirAli Minister of Youth & Sports chaired today’s quarterly meeting on preventing and countering violent extremism -organized by the National Center for CVE. He stressed that Somali youth are central to peacebuilding and called on donors to scale up support.