By Maher Ahmed - Reporter
Somalia, 11 November 2025 — Somalia’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nouh, said on Tuesday he had resolved a labor dispute involving Somali workers at Mogadishu’s Aadan Adde International Airport.
The dispute, which disrupted airport operations earlier in the day, followed complaints from workers that Favori, the Turkish company running the airport, had dismissed several Somali employees and replaced them with foreign staff.
The decision triggered anger among local workers and temporarily affected normal operations at the airport.
Minister Nouh, accompanied by senior ministry officials including the state minister, deputy minister, director-general, and the airport manager, met with the workers to address their concerns.
Officials involved described the meeting as “fruitful” saying a lasting agreement that satisfied the employees had been reached.
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Nouh ordered the airport’s management company to immediately address the issues raised by staff and warned against any future actions that could lead to similar disputes.
He said the ministry would continue to monitor workplace conditions to ensure the rights of Somali workers are protected.
“The Ministry will always stand for the protection and welfare of Somali workers,” Minister Nouh said, thanking the airport staff for their patience and professionalism during the discussions.
He urged workers to continue performing their duties “with integrity and commitment” and emphasized that maintaining airport safety and smooth operations remains the government’s top priority.
Officials confirmed that normal operations had resumed and that all flights were running smoothly following the resolution.
