Minister History

Historical Background of the Minister

Biography

H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia

Date of Birth: April 2, 1971
Place of Birth: Mogadishu, Somalia
Marital Status: Married

Appointment as Foreign Minister

H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and                International Cooperation by His Excellency Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on April 7, 2024. He brings a wealth of expertise in diplomacy, governance, and security to his role, advancing Somalia’s foreign policy and international partnerships.

Experiences

• Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, Somalia (2022–2024):
  Led efforts to strengthen governance, promote federalism, and foster national reconciliation.
• Member of the House of People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia (2016–2022):
  Contributed to legislative reforms and represented Somalia’s interests in the Federal Parliament.
• Minister of Internal Security of Galmudug State of Somalia (2020–2021):
  Oversaw internal security operations and institutional reforms within the Galmudug State.
• Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) (2011–2013):
  Enhanced Somalia’s national security infrastructure and intelligence capabilities.
• Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Republic of Sudan (2010–2011):
  Strengthened Somalia’s diplomatic relations with Sudan and advanced bilateral cooperation.
• Director of Human Resources at the Presidency (Villa Somalia) (2009–2010):
  Managed organizational and administrative functions in the Office of the President.
• Humanitarian and Civil Society Roles (1998–2006):
  Worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and supported various civil society initiatives focused on development and humanitarian assistance.

Education

• Ph.D. in Security Studies (Ongoing) – Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey.
• Master’s Degree in Administration – International Islamic University, Malaysia (2009).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture – University of Khartoum, Sudan (1998).

Languages

Fluent in Somali, Arabic, and English.