Guriga Oranje (GO) is pleased to share an important update received from the European Union Delegation in Somalia regarding the upcoming EU‑Somalia Business Forum 2026 and a dedicated Online Information Session for organisations, entrepreneurs, and diaspora networks interested in participating. As part of our commitment to strengthening the bridge between Dutch‑Somali communities in the Netherlands and Somalia, we are circulating …
Mogadishu, June 4, 2025 – In a warm and engaging afternoon gathering, members of the Dutch Somali diaspora in Somalia met with a high-level Dutch delegation visiting from The Hague. The lunch meeting, hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and facilitated by the Honorary Consulate in Mogadishu, took place at the Chelsea Village Hotel and marked …
Mogadishu, February 21, 2024 — On February 20, 2025, a high-level delegation visited the under-construction Hamarweyne District Headquarters in Mogadishu. Mohamed Bashir Osman, Chairman of Guriga Oranje and the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Somalia, led the visit at the invitation of Commissioner Osman Muridi Ali, who is also Dutch-Somali. The construction of Hamarweyne District Headquarters, …
Mogadishu, Somalia – Guriga Oranje leadership hosted a distinguished welcome dinner in honour of Ayaan Abukar, Eng. Guled Ahmed, and Abdi Hamud Ahmed, who recently arrived in Mogadishu for their respective professional engagements. The event celebrated their significant contributions to Somali society. They were warmly welcomed by their fellow Dutch-Somali countrymen, fostering a sense of community and solidarity. This gathering, …
Mogadishu, July 16, 2024 — Osman Muridi Ali, a prominent Dutch-Somali figure from Hoorn, Netherlands, has taken office as Commissioner for the Hamarweyne District in the Banadir Region. Recently, he gathered with fellow Dutch-Somali community leaders, senior executives from Guriga Oranje, local entrepreneurs, and Senator Naima Hassan at the district meeting hall. The meeting focused on joint initiatives to revitalise the …
Based on a comprehensive study published in September, The Guriga Oranje partnered with the Somali Agriculture Research and Technology Center (SARTEC) to develop a tailored training program, specifically addressing numerous critical challenges within essential sectors like agriculture, energy, and water to help industries overcome the obstacles and emerge stronger. The focus areas encompassed the strategic utilization of technology, adept financial management, and effective marketing strategies. …
Guriga Oranje (GO) is a Somali initiative with a mission to empower Dutch-Somali communities and promote trade between Somalia and the Netherlands. Their strategic vision involves supporting local Somali entrepreneurs, assisting jobseekers, advocating for trade policies, and establishing a robust Dutch-Somali diaspora network. In line with these objectives, GO assessed Somali Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to guide the …
Guriga Oranje has organized a networking event for energy and water companies. This meeting is one of a series of networking events for actors and stakeholders in Somalia’s productive and vital sectors. The event aims to provide a platform for companies from these sectors to connect and exchange valuable information. The meeting was led by Mr. Yuusuf Hasan, a member of GO’s leadership. This was …
As a follow-up meeting to previous networking and validation meetings for businesses in the agriculture, energy, and water sectors, on August 24, 2023, Guriga Oranje hosted a networking event that provided a platform for MSMEs in the agriculture sector, experts, and local institutions to engage in fruitful discussions. Mr. Hassan Nur Osman, a distinguished agriculture expert, inspired and guided the …
On October 20, 2022, the Guriga Oranje management board held its first annual member’s conference to unite all current and potential Guriga Oranje members in one sizable network event in Mogadishu. This year’s annual conference aimed to create a tangible fundraising strategy that includes various sources of revenue, such as funding, member dues, significant donors, and individual donors. The chairman …
