The Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture has announced a $100 million agriculture development project to boost food production across the region. The project is being funded and implemented by African Food Security, a US-based company specializing in agricultural development.
The initiative was formally signed by Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro and publicly announced by the Minister of Agriculture Development, Mahmoud Egeh Yusuf, alongside Deputy Minister Mukhtar Haaji Muxumed Farah.
According to a press release from the Ministry, African Food Security highlighted Somaliland’s strategic location, stating the region has potential to become a key exporter of agricultural products to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the future.
President Irro emphasized that improving agricultural production is a top priority for his administration, especially as food insecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges in Somaliland.
Currently, most food consumed in Somaliland is imported, while local agricultural output remains minimal and insufficient to meet the population’s needs. Officials say limited investment in the sector, severe water shortages, and arid environmental conditions have hindered agricultural development.
The partnership with African Food Security is expected to address some of these barriers and lay the groundwork for long-term food sustainability and economic growth.
