Monday October 6, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, met with Algeria’s National Police Commander, Ali Badaoui, in Algiers on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in policing.
The two officials agreed to enhance collaboration in police capacity-building, specialized training, and the use of scientific and technical methods in criminal investigations, including fingerprint and DNA analysis.
Last month, Algeria and Somalia agreed to establish a joint governmental committee to boost economic cooperation and create a formal mechanism for political consultations. The agreement was announced during the visit of Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to Mogadishu.
During the visit, Minister Attaf and his Somali counterpart, Abdelsalam Abdi Ali, signed agreements aimed at expanding bilateral ties across trade, education, agriculture, and diplomacy. The deal includes cooperation in training diplomats, enhancing vocational and higher education programs, and promoting investment in key sectors such as agriculture, marine fisheries, and red meat exports.