Hargeisa, December 2025 – His Excellency President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) chaired the 47th session of the Council of Ministers today at the Presidential Palace, with Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Cabdi in attendance.
The session featured comprehensive briefings from key ministries, covering security, economic performance, public health, livestock development, youth engagement, and governance. Below are the key outcomes:
- Security Situation Rated Stable
Minister of Interior and National Security Abdalle Mohamed Carab reported nationwide stability, with no significant security disturbances recorded across Somaliland’s regions. The main challenges remain petty crime and road accidents, which continue to be the leading cause of fatalities.
- Economic Growth and Revenue on Track
Minister of Finance and Economic Development Abdullahi Hassan Aadan confirmed that revenue collection is meeting 2025 budget targets, keeping the government on course to achieve its annual fiscal objectives. He also thanked all branches of government for their collaboration in the timely preparation and approval of the 2026 National Budget—the first to be completed within the standard budgetary timeline.
In a related development, the Minister noted ongoing efforts to enhance operations at Berbera Port, following a recent working visit by a high-level Ethiopian trade delegation. The delegation, led by the Secretary-General of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce, toured the port, the National Strategic Fuel Reserve, and the Berbera Free Zone.
- Public Health Priorities and Drought Advisory
Minister of Health Development Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi provided an update on national health services, emphasizing epidemic prevention, healthcare accessibility, and quality improvement. Given current drought conditions, the Minister issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution regarding drinking water quality.
- Livestock Sector Identified as Economic Backbone
Minister of Livestock and Rural Development Dr. Omar Shucayb Mohamed reported on the outcomes of the recent National Livestock Trade Conference, describing the sector as the core of Somaliland’s economy. The conference highlighted the need for a national strategy, increased investment, and public-private collaboration to address value-chain challenges and expand into international markets.
Key opportunities identified included modernizing hide production, developing meat and dairy processing, and meeting export certification standards.
- Youth and Sports Development Advancing
Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed-Yassin Mohamed Farah announced that regional youth forums have been successfully concluded and that the National Youth Forum will be held in Berbera on January 1, 2026. Preparations are also underway for a national inter-regional sports tournament designed to promote talent, transparency, and social cohesion.
- Government Performance Reporting Framework Introduced
Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi outlined a new framework for assessing government performance in 2025 using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The system is intended to enhance accountability and track progress against electoral commitments and national priorities. He also emphasized the need to finalize and implement a unified Government Communication Strategy.
- National Land Management Policy Deliberations Begin
Government Spokesperson Ali Bashe Mohamed and Minister of Public Works, Land, and Housing Hussein Ahmed Caydiid presented the draft National Land Management Policy, which seeks to provide a clear, equitable, and legally sound framework for land administration and conflict prevention. Discussion on the policy will continue in the next session.
The Council of Ministers is scheduled to reconvene to further review pending policy matters and continue deliberations on the national agenda.
