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Somalia: Favori Company Fires Somali Airport Workers Without Cause as Mogadishu Airport Operations Collapse
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Tuesday November 11, 2025 - 16:47:12 in Latest News by Super Admin
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Mogadishu, Somalia – Tensions have escalated at Aden Adde International Airport after Turkish management firm Favori LLC allegedly fired dozens of Somali workers without any clear reason, leading to widespread disruption and public outrage.
Eyewitnesses told Sunatimes.com that baggage handling, cleaning, and terminal operations came to a halt on Tuesday morning after the mass dismissal. "No Somali employees were allowed to work today; the Turkish managers told us to leave without explanation," said one dismissed staff member, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation.
Passengers reported long delays and confusion as airline ground services stopped functioning, with only a few foreign staff members attempting to maintain operations.
Minister Orders Immediate Corrective Action
In a formal directive dated September 18, 2025, Somalia’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Hon. Mohamed Farah Nur, issued a warning to Favori Company, expressing "serious concern” about the poor sanitation, mismanagement, and labor issues at the airport.
The letter, titled "Immediate Replacement of Washroom Equipment and Terminal Cleaning Responsibility,” ordered Favori to:
Fully replace all damaged washroom equipment,
Implement immediate cleaning and disinfection measures,
Ensure clean tap water availability, and
Halt the discharge of untreated wastewater within the airport.
The Ministry emphasized that these failures pose a "direct threat to public health, safety, and Somalia’s international reputation.”
⚖️ Prime Minister Expected to Intervene
Reliable sources confirmed to Sunatimes.com that Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre plans to visit Aden Adde International Airport in the coming days to assess the crisis and meet with the dismissed Somali workers.
The protesting employees have reportedly submitted their grievances directly to the Prime Minister, demanding immediate reinstatement and the removal of Favori’s foreign supervisors, whom they accuse of "systematic discrimination” and "humiliation of Somali staff.”
Police Deployment Amid Growing Unrest
Security sources say that Airport Police Commander Gaalkacyo was dispatched to the terminal to monitor ongoing demonstrations. Workers gathered peacefully outside the airport gates, holding placards and chanting slogans against Favori’s management.
"The workers are not violent — they just want fairness and their jobs back,” a police officer told Sunatimes.com.
Favori’s Controversial Record in Somalia
Favori LLC, which has managed Mogadishu’s airport since 2013 under a concession agreement with the Somali government, has frequently faced accusations of labor abuse, poor infrastructure management, and financial irregularities.
In recent years, several local employees have accused the company of firing staff arbitrarily, withholding payments, and replacing Somali nationals with foreign workers.
The latest dispute adds to growing calls for the Somali government to review or terminate Favori’s contract and return airport management to national authorities.
Public Outcry and Demand for Accountability
Civil society groups and labor unions have condemned Favori’s actions as "unacceptable exploitation” and urged the Ministry of Transport to enforce its oversight authority.
"The government must not remain silent while foreign companies abuse Somali workers on Somali soil,” said a Mogadishu-based rights activist.
By Dahir Alasow | Investigative Journalist – Sunatimes.com
Editorial Note
Sunatimes.com will continue to monitor this developing story, including the outcome of the government’s investigation and the expected visit by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.
© 2025 Sunatimes Media Group
Reporting by Dahir Abdulle Alasow in Mogadishu, with additional sources at Aden Adde International Airport.
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Somalia: Favori Company Fires Somali Airport Workers Without Cause as Mogadishu Airport Operations Collapse
Mogadishu, Somalia – Tensions have escalated at Aden Adde International Airport after Turkish management firm Favori LLC allegedly fired dozens of Somali workers without any clear reason, leading to widespread disruption and public outrage.