Somalia Steps Up Efforts to Counter Extremist Ideology Through National Coordination Forum
Salmurux News — April 30, 2026 — Mogadishu: Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, chaired a national coordination forum on Thursday focused on strengthening efforts to prevent extremist ideology and expand public awareness campaigns, particularly among young people vulnerable to terrorist recruitment.
National Forum Held in Mogadishu: The meeting, organized by the TUBSAN Center, brought together government officials, international partners, and organizations involved in preventing violent extremism. Discussions centered on improving coordination between institutions and strengthening community-based initiatives aimed at protecting citizens from extremist narratives.
Focus on Youth Awareness: A key priority of the forum was the need to intensify awareness programs targeting young people, who remain among the groups most at risk of being misled by terrorist propaganda. Participants emphasized education, civic engagement, and public messaging as essential tools in preventing radicalization.
Government Highlights Security Gains: Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama said the Federal Government’s DanQaran administration has made tangible progress in improving security and combating terrorism. He stressed that continued public awareness and ideological prevention programs are vital to sustaining those gains.
Commitment to a Resilient Generation: “The government is committed to ensuring security and building a generation free from extremist ideologies,” the Deputy Prime Minister said. His remarks underscored the administration’s broader strategy of combining military, security, and social approaches in the fight against terrorism.
International Partners Welcome Efforts: Representatives from the international community and organizations working on counter-extremism praised the Somali government’s ongoing initiatives. They reaffirmed the importance of partnership, coordination, and long-term investment in programs that reduce the influence of extremist groups across society.
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