Somalia Urges 50% Fuel Reduction

Somali government officials and business leaders urged greater investment in renewable energy and infrastructure to reduce reliance on imported fuel. At the 4th Somalia Success Stories Forum in Mogadishu, Energy Minister Abdullahi Bidhaan said the government aims to cut imported fuel use from 85% to 50% within three years. Hosted by Hormuud Telecom, the event highlighted solar power, clean cooking initiatives, and public–private partnerships to expand affordable electricity nationwide.