Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
Wasaaradda Isgaadhsiinta iyo Tignoolajiyadda
MICT
Coat of arms of Somaliland
Ministry overview
Formed1993 (1993) (as the Ministry of Post and Communication)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersMaroodi Jeex, Hargeisa
Minister responsible
Websitehttps://mict.govsomaliland.org/
Footnotes
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on Facebook

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of the Republic of Somaliland (MICT) (Somali: Wasaaradda Isgaadhsiinta iyo Tignoolajiyadda Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة الاتصالات والتكنولوجيا) is a member of the Somaliland government ministries which is responsible for formulating developmental policies aimed at accelerating growth of telecommunication and technology services in the country. [1][2][3][4]

The name of this ministry was originally the Ministry of Post and Communication (Somali: Wasaarada Boosaha iyo Isgaadhsiinta).[5] By presidential decree in 2018, it became the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.[6] This ministry is also translated as Ministry of Communications and Technology[5] or Ministry of Telecommunications and Technology.[7]

History

In 2013, Mohamed Jama Abgaal was appointed Minister of Posts and Communications. He stated that before assuming office he had felt dissatisfied with being appointed to what he believed was not a major ministry, but shortly after taking office he realized that the ministry held a highly significant role. He further noted that the objectives for which the ministry had originally been established had not yet been fully achieved, due to various circumstances and constraints. He also explained that Somaliland’s telecommunications sector was effectively managed by independent private companies that had grown economically strong, while the government institutions that were expected to regulate and oversee them remained comparatively weaker, resulting in a considerable gap between the state and the private sector.[8]

In January 2015, after a local newspaper reported that the Ministry of Posts and Communications had sold part of its compound, the ministry denied that any such sale had taken place.[9]

In August 2017, the Federal Government of Somalia announced a telecommunications regulatory law that included Somaliland within its scope, but the Somaliland Minister of Posts and Communications stated that Somaliland is an independent state and that the Somali law does not apply to Somaliland.[10]

In March 2019, elders from Somaliland diaspora communities living in the United Kingdom issued a press statement criticizing the Ministry of Posts and Communications, stating that it was unclear what work the ministry was undertaking for the country.[11]

Ministers

Image Minister Somali Name Term start Term end
Osman Adan Dool Cismaan Aadan Dool 1993[12]
Hassan Abdi Kheyre Xasan Cabdi Kheyre July 2003[13] June 2006[14]
Liban Duale Asayr Liibaan Ducaale Casayr June 2006[14]
Ali Mahamud Ahmed Cali Maxamuud Axmed December 2009[15]
Abdirisaq Ibrahim Mohamed Cabdirisaaq Ibraahim Maxamed 28 July 2010[16] 15 January 2011[17]
Ahmed Hashi Oday Axmed Xaashi Oday 15 January 2011[17] 13 March 2012[18]
Ali Cilmi Gele Cali Cilmi Geele 13 March 2012[18] 26 June 2013[19]
Mohamed Jama Abgal Maxamed Jaamac Abgaal 26 June 2013[19] April 2016[20]
(Vacant) April 2016[21]
Mahamud Sheikh Abdillahi Ige Maxamuud Sheekh Cabdillaahi Cige August 2016[22] June 2017[23]
Mustafe Farah Abrar Mustafe Faarax Abraar June 2017[23]
Abdiweli Sheikh Abdillahi Cabdilaahi Sheekh Cabdilaahi Jibriil 14 December 2017[24] 14 November 2023[25]
Ahmed Yusuf Idris Cawale Axmed Yuusuf Idiris Cawaale 14 November 2023[26]
Jamal Mohamed Jama Jamaal Maxamed Jaamac December 2024[27] Incumbent

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wasiirka Isgaadhsiinta Somaliland Oo Soo Saarey Amar Uu Ku Mamnuucayo In Dalka Laga Dhiso Taawero Cusub". Somaliland Today (in Somali). Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Somaliland's Minister of Communications and Technology: Networks must talk to each other and they do not have a choice". Somali Dispatch. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Somaliland: ICT Summit Opens in Hargeisa". Somaliland Standard. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Somaliland Mulls Interconnectivity Law For Telecom Companies". Busi Week. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b "About the Ministry". Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Somaliland). Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  6. ^ "Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Somaliland" [Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Somaliland]. Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Somaliland. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  7. ^ "Cabinet Ministers". Government of Somaliland. Archived from the original on 26 December 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  8. ^ "Wasaaradda Boosaha Iyo Isgaadhsiinta Markii La Ii Magacaabay Waan Saluugsanaa" [I Was Dissatisfied When I Was Appointed to the Ministry of Posts and Communications]. Geeska Afrika (in Somali). September 1, 2013. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  9. ^ "Ma jiro dhul Wasaaradda Boosta iyo Isgaadhsiintu Iibisay" [No land was sold by the Ministry of Posts and Communications]. Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). 7 January 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Soomaaliya oo xeerka maamulka isgaadhsiinta ku darsatay Somaliland iyo jawaabta dawladdu ka bixisay" [Somalia includes Somaliland in the telecommunications administration law and the government’s response]. Berbera Today (in Somali). 17 August 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  11. ^ "War-saxaafadeed ka soo baxay odayaasha musdambeedka jaaliyadaha reer Somaliland ee deggen carriga Ingiriiska oo khuseeya Wasaaradda Gaadiidka iyo gaadiidlaydu war isuma hayaan" [Press statement from elders of Somaliland diaspora communities living in the United Kingdom concerning the Ministry of Transport and drivers]. Oodweyne News (in Somali). 6 March 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Magacyada Golihii Wasiirada ee ugu Horeeyey ee Somaliland 1991 iyo kuwii 1993" [Names of the First Cabinets of Somaliland in 1991 and 1993]. AfkaShacabka (in Somali). September 1993. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  13. ^ "Madaxweyne Rayaale Oo Dhammays-Tiray Dhismaha Xukuumaddiisa Cusub" [President Rayaale Completes the Formation of His New Government]. Haatuf (in Somali). 4 July 2003. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  14. ^ a b "Edna ayaa ka mid ah wasiirada shaqada laga fariisiyay" [Edna among the ministers removed from office]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 6 August 2006. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Rayaale oo magacaabay wasiir" [Rayaale appoints a minister]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 15 November 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo Ku Dhawaaqay Golihiisa Wasiiradda Iyo Tirada Wasaaraddaha Oo Wax Iska Bedeleen Sidii La Saadaalinayay" [President Silanyo announced his cabinet and the number of ministries changed from what had been anticipated]. Araweelo News Network (in Somali). 2010-07-28. Archived from the original on 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  17. ^ a b "Madaxweyaha Somaliland oo xilka ka qaaday Wasiiro, kuwo kalena magacaabay" [The Somaliland president dismissed ministers and appointed others]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2011-01-15. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  18. ^ a b "Xubnaha Wasiirada Cusub Ee Madaxwayne Siilaanyo Magacaabay Habeen Hore Iyo Beelaha Ay Ka Soo Kala Jeedaan" [New ministers appointed by President Silanyo last night and the clans they come from]. Haatuf (in Somali). March 2012. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  19. ^ a b "Xubnaha Wasiirada Cusub Ee Madaxwayne Siilaanyo Magacaabay Habeen Hore Iyo Beelaha Ay Ka Soo Kala Jeedaan" [New ministers appointed by President Silanyo last night and the clans they come from]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  20. ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo xilkii ka qaaday Wasiirkii Boostada iyo Taliyihii Ciidanka Badda" [The President of Somaliland dismissed the Minister of Posts and Communications and the Commander of the Coast Guard]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2016-04-30. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  21. ^ "Maxaa Hor Taagan Wasiir Ay Yeelato Wasaaradda Boosahaha Iyo Isgaadhsiintu?" [What is preventing the Ministry of Posts and Communications from having a minister?]. Saxafi Media (in Somali). 2016-08-04. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  22. ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo isbadal iyo xil-ka-qaadis ku sameeyay Golaha Wasiirada maamulkaasi" [President of Somaliland makes changes and dismissals in his cabinet]. Puntland Post (in Somali). 15 August 2016. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  23. ^ a b "Akhriso: Siilaanyo oo isku-shaandheeyay wasiiradiisa" [Read: Siilaanyo reshuffled his ministers]. Goobjoog (in Somali). 6 June 2017. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  24. ^ "AKHRISO: Magacyada Golaha Wasiirada xukuumadda Somaliland ee la magacaabay" [Read: Names of Somaliland cabinet ministers appointed]. Goobjooge.net (in Somali). 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  25. ^ "Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland, Mudane Muuse Biixi Cabdi waxa uu wareegtooyin Madaxweyne uu xilka qaadis, magacaabid iyo isku-bedel ku sameeyey qaar ka mida xubnaha Golaha Wasiirrada Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland" [The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, issued presidential decrees on dismissals, appointments and reshuffles affecting some cabinet members]. Somaliland Nation (in Somali). 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  26. ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo isku shaandhayn ku sameeyay xukuumadiisa" [The President of Somaliland carried out a cabinet reshuffle]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 14 November 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  27. ^ "Madaxweynaha la doortay ee Somaliland oo ku dhawaaqay golihiisa xukuumadda cusub" [The President-elect of Somaliland announces his new cabinet]. Puntland Post (in Somali). 14 December 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
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