Adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures in Somalia: A cross-sectional survey

According to latest rankings released by the association of Arab Universities on Thursday Mogadishu University was placed 134th among 180 Arab universities that were ranked. This ranking of 2024 edition of Arab raking for universities has assessed key performance indicators include: Teaching and learning index, scientific research index, Creativity and innovation index and international outlook. Mogadishu University’s ranking among the Arab world and other rankings highlight the immense potential of Somali academic institutions as it serves a reminder, despite decades of conflict and instability in the country that the learning institutions in Somalia can compete on an international scale. As one of Somalia’s premier institutions, Mogadishu University has played a vital role in the country’s development, producing leaders, educators, and innovators who are shaping the nation’s future. This ranking is a reflection of Mogadishu University’s commitment on maintaining quality education, research, innovation and community services which has made MU a strong and prestigious higher education institution in Somalia with regional impact. See this link https://auranking.com/Ranking

Our Vice President for Relations and Development, Mohamed Ali Omar, attended the Annual Conference of China-Africa Consortium of Universities Exchange Mechanism in Beijing, China. The conference centered on China – Africa higher education cooperation and development in the digital age. The conference brought together university leaders from both China and Africa to promote collaboration in higher education. During this event, the Vice President engaged with prestigious institutions, fostering opportunities for academic and research partnerships that would benefit Our university and its relationships with universities across Africa and China. As part of his efforts to establish fruitful academic collaborations, the Vice President signed a collaborative agreement with Qilu University. This agreement aims to strengthen academic ties and facilitate exchange programs between the two institutions, furthering the internationalization of Mogadishu University​.

Mogadishu University has launched a new faculty, dedicated to civil aviation a study which is a significant milestone towards shaping Somalia’s higher education landscape. In his remarks at the launching ceremony held at Jazeera Place Hotel on Tuesday, Mr. Ismail Omar, acting president, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in establishing the new faculty, noting that “the considerable effort to establish the faculty will play a vital role in improving airport operations, air traffic management, and enhancing flight guidance and produce aviation professionals. The director general of Somali Civil aviation Authority Ahmed Moalim emphasized the pressing need for the aviation college, which aims to equip Somali students with the crucial knowledge and skills necessary for a thriving aviation sector in Somalia Mogadishu University is breaking barriers, tackling aviation professionals’ shortage with a new aviation faculty this semester. The faculty of civil aviation is set to kick off classes in October 2024, bringing attention to new local education and career opportunities in the aviation industry. MU is now the only university nationwide with an aviation program.