In brief
- On 2 October 2025, Goobjoog News reported that Somalia sought EU support for a new sea port during a Brussels visit led by Finance Minister Bihi Imaan Ige.
- Port director Mohamed Ali Ameeriko said the delegation received a formal request to back construction, but the EU has not publicly agreed to anything.
- The government has not disclosed the site, budget, contractor, or timeline for the proposed facility.
On 2 October 2025, Goobjoog News reported that Somalia has sought the support of the European Union for the construction of a new port. The request was made during a visit to Brussels by a high-level Somali delegation led by Finance Minister Bihi Imaan Ige.
Mohamed Ali Ameeriko, the port director, told reporters that the delegation had received a formal request to back the construction of a new facility, according to Goobjoog News. The report does not name the EU officials involved nor state whether Brussels indicated any willingness to support the project.
Officials say an additional facility is essential to boost maritime trade and ease pressure on Mogadishu's aging infrastructure, as reported by Goobjoog News. Mogadishu port is currently managed by the Turkish company Albayrak, the outlet noted.
The government has not yet disclosed the site of the planned port, according to Goobjoog News. No project name, budget, funding source, contractor, consultant, timeline, or EU response was stated in the 2 October 2025 article.
What the report establishes is the act of seeking EU support and the reasoning behind it. What it does not establish is any development that has occurred since that date.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the proposed new sea port located?
The government has not yet disclosed the site of the planned port, according to Goobjoog News.
What type of assistance is Somalia seeking from the EU?
Somalia sought EU support for construction of a new port, but the report does not specify whether the support requested is financial, technical, or otherwise.
Has the EU responded or indicated willingness to support?
The 2 October 2025 Goobjoog News article does not report any EU response or commitment.