How government works

Coordinates the work of the Office of the President, the Council of Ministers and government-wide policy implementation.

Hon. Khadar Hussein Abdi (Looge) · Minister of the Presidency

Conducts the foreign relations of the Republic of Somaliland, leads the pursuit of international recognition, coordinates diplomatic missions and representative offices abroad, and delivers consular, visa and document authentication services.

Hon. Abdirahman Dahir Adan (Bakaal) · Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Prepares and executes the national budget, manages public revenue, expenditure and financial policy.

Hon. Abdillahi Hassan Adan Awaale · Minister of Finance and Economic Development

Protects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic and oversees the national armed forces.

Hon. Mohamed Yusuf Ali Ahmed (Ilkacase) · Minister of Defense and Security

Maintains public order and internal security, oversees the police force and civil protection.

Hon. Abdalla Mohamed Arab (Sandheere) · Minister of Internal Security

Advances the rule of law, legal reform, legal aid and the administration of correctional services.

Hon. Yoonis Ahmed Yoonis Muhumed · Minister of Justice

Supports regional and district administrations, urban planning and municipal service delivery.

Hon. Hassan Ahmed Duale (Macallin) · Minister of Local Government and Urban Development

Leads national health policy, hospitals, primary health care, disease prevention and medicine regulation.

Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi (Wahan) · Minister of Health Development

Oversees basic, secondary, technical and higher education, curriculum, examinations and teacher development.

Prof. Ismail Yusuf Duale (Guuleed) · Minister of Education, Training and Science

Delivers public infrastructure, land administration, building standards and housing programmes.

Hon. Hussein Ahmed Aydiid Warsame · Minister of Public Works, Land and Housing

Plans and maintains the national road network and regulates land transport.

Hon. Osman Ibrahim Nuur (Af-gaab) · Minister of Transport and Road Development

Develops electricity, renewable energy, petroleum and mineral resources and their regulation.

Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre (Rooble) · Minister of Energy and Minerals

Prepares the National Development Plan, coordinates development partners and monitors delivery.

Hon. Kaltuun Sh. Hassan Abdi (Madar) · Minister of National Planning and Development

Develops the fisheries sector, protects marine resources and licenses fishing activity along the Gulf of Aden coast.

Hon. Ali Jama Farah (Buureed) · Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources

Expands access to safe water, manages water resources and drought response.

Hon. Abubakar Abdirahman Good (Wacays) · Minister of Water Resources

Promotes employment, labour rights, social protection and the welfare of families, children and persons with disabilities.

Hon. Milgo Mohamed Elmi (Sambalooshe) · Minister of Employment, Social Affairs and Family

Supports crop production, food security, irrigation and agricultural research and extension.

Mudane Adan Geeddi Qayaad · Minister of Agricultural Development

Develops the livestock economy, animal health, export quality and rural livelihoods.

Oversees civil aviation policy, airspace management and the development of national airports.

Hon. Fuad Ahmed Nuh Nuur · Minister of Aviation and Airport Development

Communicates government policy, supports public media, heritage and cultural development.

Hon. Barkhad Jama Batuun · Minister of Information, Public Awareness and Culture

Protects the environment, forests and wildlife and leads climate adaptation and resilience.

Hon. Abdillahi Osman Jama (Geel-jire) · Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Empowers young people through skills, employment pathways, sports and recreation.

Hon. Axmed-Yasiin Maxamed Faarax · Minister of Youth and Sports

Leads digital transformation, telecommunications regulation, e-government and data policy.

Hon. Jamaal Mohamed Jama · Minister of Communications and Technology

Attracts and facilitates domestic and foreign investment and improves the business environment.

Hon. Said Mohamed Buraale · Minister of Investment

Regulates trade, consumer protection, standards, business registration and tourism development.

Hon. Abdirahman Hassan Nuh (Furre) · Minister of Trade and Tourism

Oversees religious affairs, mosques, endowments, Hajj and Umrah arrangements.

Hon. Abdillahi Dahir Jama · Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments

The Office of the President of the Republic of Somaliland in Hargeisa, seat of the Head of State and Government and of the Council of Ministers.

House of Representatives and House of Elders

legislature

parliament.sl-gov.org

The bicameral Parliament of Somaliland: the House of Representatives (82 seats, Speaker Yasin Haji Mohamoud Hiir "Faraton") and the House of Elders, Guurti (82 seats, Speaker Suleiman Mohamoud Adan). Parliament debates and passes national legislation and approves the budget.

The independent judiciary of Somaliland, headed by the Supreme Court which also sits as the Constitutional Court, with regional and district courts across the six regions.

Somaliland National Armed Forces

security

military.sl-gov.org

The national armed forces responsible for the defence of the territory, sovereignty and people of Somaliland.

Somaliland Police Force

security

police.sl-gov.org

Maintains public order, prevents and investigates crime, and protects citizens and property nationwide. Emergency line 888.

Somaliland Coast Guard

security

coastguard.sl-gov.org

Protects the 850 km coastline, territorial waters, fisheries and maritime trade routes of Somaliland.

Somaliland Custodial Corps

security

corrections.sl-gov.org

Ciidanka Asluubta Somaliland wuxuu maamulaa oo ilaaliyaa xabsiyada, sugaa maxaabiista, kana shaqeeyaa dhaqan-celintooda iyo xirfad-bariddooda si ay bulshada dib ugu soo noqdaan.

Somaliland Immigration and Border Control

security

immigration.sl-gov.org

Hay’adda qaranka ee maamusha socdaalka, baasaboorrada, gelitaanka iyo ka-bixitaanka dalka, iyo ilaalinta xuduudaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland.

National Electoral Commission

commission

elections.sl-gov.org

The National Electoral Commission organises presidential, parliamentary and local council elections under Election Law No. 91/2023.