Somalia Cabinet Approves Ratification of the AMSG Charter
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia, meeting under the chairmanship of H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has approved the ratification of the Charter of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group. The Cabinet decision clears the way for the Instrument of Ratification to be presented to H.E. the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for signature and subsequent formal deposit with the AMSG Secretary-General.
The Cabinet approval marks an important constitutional milestone in Somalia’s progress toward completing the ratification of the AMSG Charter. The decision reflects the Federal Government of Somalia’s commitment to strengthening the sustainable management of mineral resources, attracting responsible investment and advancing regional and continental cooperation in Africa’s minerals sector.
Somalia Council of Ministers Meeting
The Council of Ministers meeting in Mogadishu at which the ratification of the AMSG Charter was approved.
01. Council of Ministers Approves Ratification
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia, under the chairmanship of H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, approved the ratification of the Charter of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group during a Cabinet meeting held in Mogadishu.
The decision provides the formal governmental authorization required for Somalia to advance to the next stage of its national ratification process. The Instrument of Ratification will now be submitted to H.E. the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for signature.
02. Presidential Signature and Formal Deposit
Following the Cabinet’s approval, Somalia’s Instrument of Ratification will be presented to H.E. the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for signature.
Upon Presidential signature, the duly executed Instrument will be formally deposited with H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, in accordance with the provisions of the AMSG Charter.
The formal deposit of the Instrument will complete Somalia’s ratification process and confirm the Federal Republic of Somalia as the Fifth Ratifying Member Nation of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group.
03. Key Highlights
- The Council of Ministers approved the ratification of the AMSG Charter.
- The Cabinet meeting was chaired by H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
- The decision authorizes the national ratification process to advance to Presidential signature.
- The signed Instrument of Ratification will subsequently be deposited with the AMSG Secretary-General.
- Upon formal deposit, Somalia will become the Fifth Ratifying Member Nation of AMSG.
- The decision supports stronger natural-resource governance, responsible mineral investment and continental cooperation.
04. Appreciation for Somalia’s Leadership
The AMSG Secretariat extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to H.E. Dahir Shire Mohamed, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia, for his leadership in advancing the Charter through the national approval process.
The Secretariat also recognizes the important contributions of H.E. Abdiwahab Omar Abdi, Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Mr. Arabey Hashi Abdi, Director General of the Ministry, for their dedication, institutional coordination and commitment to achieving this important national milestone.
05. Strategic Significance
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources considers the Cabinet decision an important milestone in reinforcing Somalia’s efforts to achieve the sustainable development of its mineral resources and to promote regional and continental cooperation.
The decision strengthens the prospects for improved natural-resource governance, increased responsible investment, geological cooperation, mineral value addition and stronger participation by Somalia in Africa’s emerging continental minerals architecture.
Somalia’s advancement toward full ratification also reinforces the strategic importance of the Horn of Africa within the continent’s mineral-development, investment and critical-minerals cooperation agenda.
06. Advancing African Mineral Cooperation
The AMSG Charter establishes a common institutional framework through which African nations can cooperate in the responsible development, strategic utilization and value addition of mineral resources.
Through the Charter, Member Nations seek to advance mineral exploration, geological knowledge, responsible mining, investment facilitation, technology development, regional industrialization, environmental stewardship and critical minerals security.
Somalia’s Cabinet approval demonstrates the growing commitment of African governments to building a coordinated, sovereign and development-oriented continental minerals architecture.
07. Somalia’s Ratification Pathway
Somalia has completed the Cabinet approval stage of its national ratification process. The next step is the signature of the Instrument of Ratification by H.E. the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Ratification will be completed upon the formal deposit of the signed Instrument with the AMSG Secretary-General.
- Stage One: Cabinet approval — completed.
- Stage Two: Presidential signature — next constitutional step.
- Stage Three: Formal deposit with the AMSG Secretary-General.
- Stage Four: Confirmation as the Fifth Ratifying Member Nation.
08. AMSG Charter Ratification Progress
Ratifying Member Nations
Countries that have completed their ratification and formal deposit processes.
- Republic of Malawi
- Republic of Chad
- Republic of South Sudan
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
Approved for Ratification
Countries that have secured national approval and are advancing toward completion of their ratification processes.
- Republic of The Gambia
- Republic of Liberia
- Federal Republic of Somalia
Somalia’s Expected Entry
Following Presidential signature and formal deposit of the Instrument of Ratification, Somalia is expected to become the Fifth Ratifying Member Nation of AMSG.
09. Event Context
The Cabinet approval was granted by the Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia during a meeting chaired by H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in Mogadishu on 16 July 2026.
The decision advances Somalia’s long-standing participation in the Africa Minerals Strategy Group and brings the country closer to completing its constitutional obligations under the AMSG Charter.
10. Official Contact
Africa Minerals Strategy Group
Kampala, Uganda
Email: [email protected]
Website: africamineralsgroup.org
