SOMALIA: Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Mogadishu Airport Closure

MOGADISHU, Somalia

• Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) denied social media reports that Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport would close in coming days.
• Reports claimed arriving and departing flights would be suspended for two days due to the arrivals of senior officials and foreign delegations.

• Reports also claimed major roads in Mogadishu would face closures or restrictions.
• SCAA stated operations at Aden Adde International Airport remain unchanged with no closure planned.
• Scheduled flights will continue normally.
• SCAA urged passengers and the public to ignore unverified reports on airport operations.
• Authority advised verification of flight and airport information only through official channels.
• SCAA warned that unverified reports risk causing passenger confusion and travel disruption.

Sources:

• Shabellemedia
• Facebook