Wednesday December 17, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government has confirmed a delay in receiving its annual budget support from Turkey, a key development and security partner, as the year draws to a close.
Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh told local media that Turkey has not yet disbursed its expected $30 million budget support for this year, despite having provided the assistance consistently in previous years.
The minister noted that Somalia has relied largely on budgetary support from other international partners this year, including the European Union, the United Nations, and several friendly countries.
The delay has raised questions about the reasons behind Turkey’s late disbursement, given its longstanding role as one of Somalia’s most significant partners in development, security, and humanitarian assistance.
The comments come as Somalia’s federal budget worth more than $1 billion remains pending parliamentary approval, adding pressure to an already strained financial situation.
Somalia continues to face serious fiscal challenges affecting both federal and regional administrations, underscoring the country’s heavy dependence on external budget support to sustain government operations.