Ministry of Information and National Guidance

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance
Wasaaradda Warfaafinta, Dhaqanka iyo Wacyigelinta
(MoICNG)
Coat of arms of Somaliland
Agency overview
Formed1992
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh
Agency executive
  • Muse Askar Guled, Minister (acting)
Websitemoin.govsomaliland.org
Footnotes
Ministry of Information and National Guidance on Facebook Ministry of Information and National Guidance on Twitter
Not to be confused with Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Somaliland).

The Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance of the Republic of Somaliland (MoICNG, Somali: Wasaaradda Warfaafinta, Dhaqanka iyo Wacyigelinta ee Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland) is a Somaliland government ministry which is responsible and concerned about Information, broadcasting, and national guidance. The current minister is Muse Askar Guled (acting).[1]

Overview

Dawan newspaper, Somaliland National TV, Radio Hargeisa and the Somaliland News Agency are government operated news broadcasting agencies under the Ministry of Information.

Ministry name

Ministry of Information and National Guidance

The Somaliland Ministry of Information has existed since Somaliland declared its independence again in 1991.[2]

The name of this ministry was originally “Ministry of Information and Awareness (Somali: Wasaaradda Warfaafinta iyo Wacyigelinta.)”[3] However, as of 2026, the Somaliland government translates somali Wacyigelinta as “National Guidance,” so it could also be said that it was the “Ministry of Information and National Guidance.”[4]

Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance

In June 2013, Somaliland President Silanyo appointed Abdillahi Mohamed Dahir as Minister of Information, Culture and National Guidance (Somali: Wasiirka Wasaaradda Warfaafinta, Dhaqanka iyo Wacyigelinta.)[5]

Ministers of Information

Image Minister Somali name Term start Term end
Osman Adan Dool Cismaan Aadan Dool 1991[2] 1992[2]
Yusuf Sheikh Ibrahim Yuusuf Sheekh Ibraahim 1993[2] 1997[2]
Omar Maygag Samatar Furre Cumar Maygaag Samatar Furre 1997[6]
Hassan Mawlid Ahmed Xasan Mowliid Axmed May 1999[7]
Muse Hagi Mohamoud Muuse Xaaji Maxamuud Guuleed (Inji) May 1999[7]
Ali Mohamed Warancadde Cali Maxamed Warancadde (from at least 16 June 2000)[8] (by at least 26 April 2001)[9]
Abdillahi Mohamed Duale C/laahi Maxamed Ducaale (from at least 24 August 2001)[10]

4 July 2003 (continue serving)[11]

6 August 2006[12]
Ahmed Haji Dahir Ilmi Axmed Xaaji Daahir Cilmi 6 August 2006[12]
Abdillahi Jama Osman Cabdilaahi Jaamac Cismaan 28 July 2010[13]
Ahmed Abdi Mohamed (Habsade) Axmed Cabdi Xaabsade 15 January 2011[14] 14 March 2012[15]
Bobe Yusuf Duale Boobe Yuusuf Ducaale 14 March 2012[15] 31 August 2012[16]
Abib Diriye Nour Abiib Diiriye Nuur Wacays (timacad) 1 September 2012[17] 4 July 2013[18]
Abdillahi Mohamed Dahir (Cukuse) Cabdillaahi Maxamed Daahir (Cukuse)[19] 4 July 2013[20] 15 February 2016[21]
Osman Sahardid Addanni Cismaan Cabdillaahi Saxardiid 15 February 2016[21]
Abdirahman Abdullahi Farah (Guri-Barwaqo) Cabdiraxmaan Cabdilaahi Guri Barwaaqo 14 December 2017 [22] 31 March 2019 [23]
Mohamed Muse Diriye 31 March 2019 1 December 2019[24]
Suleiman Yusuf Ali Saleebaan Yuusuf Cali Koore 1 December 2019[24] 14 November 2023[25]
Ali Hassan Mohamed Cali Xasan Maxamed (Mareexaan) 14 November 2023[25]
Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Axmed-yaasiin Sheekh Cali Ayaanle 14 December 2024[26] 7 Decembar 2025[27]
Muse Askar Guled (acting)[1] Muuse Askar Guuleed 7 Decembar 2025 Incumbent

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Wasiir-ku-xigeenka Wasaaradda Warfaafinta, Dhaqanka iyo Wacyigelinta Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland …" [Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance of the Republic of Somaliland …]. Somaliland National TV (X) (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Magacyada Golihii Wasiirada ee ugu Horeeyey ee Somaliland 1991 iyo kuwii 1993" [Names of the first Somaliland cabinets of 1991 and those of 1993]. Wargane News (in Somali). Wargane News. 2020-12-24. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  3. ^ "UNICEF Somalia Review June 2000". ReliefWeb. 2000-07-05. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  4. ^ "Ministry of Information, Culture & National Guidance". Ministry of Information, Culture & National Guidance. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  5. ^ "Xubnaha Wasiirada Cusub Ee Madaxwayne Siilaanyo Magacaabay Habeen Hore Iyo Beelaha Ay Ka Soo Kala Jeedaan" [The new ministers appointed by President Silanyo and the clans they come from]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  6. ^ "Wasiirradii Ugu Cuslaa Cahdigii Xukuumaddii Madaxweyne Cigaal Iyo Baarqabo Siyaasadoodu Aan Masraxa Ka Gudhin" [The Heaviest Ministers of President Cigaal’s Government and Policies That Did Not Take the Stage]. Qoryaale News (in Somali). 5 February 2018. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  7. ^ a b "Somalia: Egal rings changes in Somaliland cabinet". The New Humanitarian. 2002. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Hargeisa calls Djibouti conference "hostile"" [Hargeisa calls Djibouti conference “hostile”]. The New Humanitarian. 2000-06-16. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  9. ^ "TNA says referendum "illegal"". The New Humanitarian. 2001-05-29. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  10. ^ "Somaliland minister talks of challenge". The New Humanitarian. 2001-08-24. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  11. ^ "Madaxweyne Rayaale Oo Dhammays-Tiray Dhismaha Xukuumaddiisa Cusub" [President Rayaale Completes Formation of His New Government]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2003-07-04. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  12. ^ a b "Edna ayaa ka mid ah wasiirada shaqada laga fariisiyay" [Edna is among the ministers who were dismissed]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 2006-08-06. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  13. ^ "Xubnaha Golaha Wasiiradda Cusub, Gobolada Ay Kasoo Jeedaan Iyo Inta Xubnood Ee Xisbiga Laga Qaatay" [The New Cabinet Members, the Regions They Come From, and How Many Were Taken from the Party]. Araweelo News (in Somali). Archived from the original on 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  14. ^ "Axmed C. Xaabsade oo loo magacaabay wasiirka warfaafinta ee Somaliland" [Axmed C. Habsade appointed Minister of Information of Somaliland]. Daljir (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  15. ^ a b "Isku shaandheyn Somaliland" [Somaliland cabinet reshuffle]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  16. ^ "Somaliland: Boobe Yuusuf Ducaale oo loo magacaabay wasiirka warfaafinta" [Somaliland: Boobe Yusuf Duale appointed Minister of Information]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  17. ^ "Wararka Maanta" [News Today]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2012-09-01. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  18. ^ "Wasiir Cukuse Oo Xilkii Wasaaradda Warfaafinta La Wareegay Xili Xukuumadu Xidhxidhay Xubnihii Ugu Sareeyey Wargeyska Hubaal" [Minister Cukuse Takes Over the Ministry of Information as the Government Detains Senior Staff of the Newspaper Hubaal]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  19. ^ "JAMHUURIYA: Markale iyo Falanqaynta 26-ka Wasiir ee Xukuumadda Madaxweyne Siilaanyo: Maanta iyo Wasiirka Warfaafinta Somaliland" [JAMHUURIYA: Again and Analysis of the 26 Ministers of President Siilaanyo’s Government: Today and the Minister of Information of Somaliland]. Qurbejoog (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  20. ^ "Xubnaha Wasiirada Cusub Ee Madaxwayne Siilaanyo Magacaabay Habeen Hore Iyo Beelaha Ay Ka Soo Kala Jeedaan" [Members of the New Ministers Appointed by President Siilaanyo Last Night and Their Clan Origins]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  21. ^ a b "Somaliland oo sameysay isku shaandheyn" [Somaliland makes a cabinet reshuffle]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  22. ^ "Akhri: Magacyada golaha wasiirrada xukuumadda Somaliland ee la magacaabay" [Read: Names of the ministers appointed to the Somaliland government]. Goobjooge (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  23. ^ "Somaliland: Cabinet Changes Announced" [Somaliland: Cabinet Changes Announced]. AllAfrica. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  24. ^ a b "Somaliland President Makes Major Cabinet Changes" [Somaliland President Makes Major Cabinet Changes]. Horn Diplomat. 2019-12-01. Archived from the original on 2019-12-22. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  25. ^ a b "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo isku shaandhayn ku sameeyay xukuumadiisa" [President of Somaliland reshuffles his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  26. ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Cabdiraxman Cirro oo ku dhawaaqey golaha xukuumadiisa" [President of Somaliland Abdirahman Cirro announces his cabinet]. Horseed Media (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  27. ^ "Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi Cirro iyo wafdigiisa oo kulamo la yeeshay wakiilada caalamka ee Nairobi" [Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro and his delegation hold meetings with international representatives in Nairobi]. BBC Somali (in Somali). Retrieved 2025-12-26.
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