Somalia Denies Secret Agreements with Sweden

Somalia, 19 December 2025 - The Federal Government of Somalia has denied reports claiming that it entered into secret agreements with Sweden, which were recently reported by international media outlets. The media had alleged that Somalia had signed a covert deal with Sweden regarding the repatriation of refugees.

A press release from the Office of the Prime Minister of Somalia said  the allegations were unfounded and lacked credible evidence. The statement also pointed out that the claims did not come from official sources and were not supported by any verifiable proof.

The statement specifically noted that Swedish aid is channeled directly through international organizations, including the United Nations, and managed by international implementing agencies. The Somali government emphasized that no funds from Sweden are deposited into the personal accounts of Somali government officials. "There is no money from Sweden being directly deposited into the personal accounts of Somali officials," the statement read.