Mustafa Y. Sheik

Following discussions b/w @AnthropicAI & @SomaliaNCA Somali creators & innovators now have access to its services. NCA is finalizing the National AI Strategy and regulatory framework to support secure, fair, and responsible AI deployment.anthropic.com/supported-coun…

Held a wonderful discussion with @NCA_Somalia DG, Mr. @mysheekh, We discussed crucial steps to improve digital infrastructure and attract investment in Somalia's booming technology sector. Together, we are building a more connected and prosperous future. 🇸🇴🚀

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 Mogadishu, Somalia – March 29, 2026 — The Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, inaugurated a specialized training program to equip government officials with internationally recognized cybersecurity certifications. The program focuses on preparing ICT professionals across government institutions to obtain globally recognized certifications, strengthening their capacity to safeguard national data and respond to the growing risks of cyber threats. Speaking at the launch, the Director General stated: “This training program forms part of the Authority’s efforts to strengthen the protection of Somalia’s digital infrastructure, secure national data, and address the increasing risks of cyber threats. It will also contribute to building the capacity of government personnel to effectively protect national digital systems and services.” The Director General also encouraged participants to make full use of the opportunity and apply the knowledge gained to strengthen cybersecurity practices within their respective institutions. The training includes a range of internationally recognized courses and certifications, including: -CompTIA Security+ -Certified Incident Handler – EC Council -Cloud Security Essentials – GIAC -ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001:2022) Lead Auditor -Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – ISACA -Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – ISC2 The trainings will be delivered in Mogadishu via online platforms and in Nairobi, Kenya, between March 28 and May 8, 2026. The National Communications Authority had informed government institutions to nominate staff who hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, or an equivalent field. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience, or be working in System Administration or Network Administration. To ensure quality and progression, only participants who successfully pass course examinations will advance to higher-level certification stages. The training program is supported by the World Bank Group through the SCALED-UP Project and facilitated by the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI), reinforcing Somalia’s efforts to strengthen cybersecurity capacity and build a skilled public-sector workforce. #NCA #Somalia #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation #CapacityBuilding #ICT #WorldBank #SCALEDUP #AFRALTI #PublicSector

The Call for applications for the MAECI Scholarships 2026/2027 is now open until 26th March 2026. Interested students can submit their applications through studyinitaly.esteri.it For more info:ambmogadiscio.esteri.it/en

Eid Mubarak

Mogadishu, once synonymous with daily terrorist violence, is a different city today. Between May 2022 and September 2025, terrorist-related incidents in the capital have decreased by 85%. A specialized military-police unit was deployed to protect the capital, coupled with tighter arms regulations. Thousands of new CCTV cameras are protecting our streets and markets, urban operations are now based on intelligence, and all vehicles in the capital are digitally registered and monitored. These measures, among others, have made the streets safer for families, citizens, and investors. A city long defined by fear is boldly reclaiming ordinary life. Scenes of tourists experiencing Mogadishu streets mid-night and foreign investors seeking opportunities is the new normal. Read my article titled ‘Somalia at the edge of defeating terrorism’ published by Anadolu Agency, below aa.com.tr/en/opinion/opi…

في حال لم تتمكنوا من المتابعة، شاهدوا وزير المالية في الصومال بيهي إيمان إيجيه في لقاء مع #الإسكوا 👈 youtu.be/f2SgOSVnSk8 #InCaseYouMissedIt, watch Somalia’s Minister of Finance Bihi Iman Egeh’s latest podcast with #ESCWA 👉 youtu.be/f2SgOSVnSk8

Honored to have H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurate Somalia’s National Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center (SOMCIRT) today, strengthening the protection of government data and our national digital infrastructure against cyber threats.

Breaking: The White House has released President Trump's long-awaited national cyber strategy: whitehouse.gov/wp-content/upl…

PM Hamza Abdi Barre officially inaugurated national cyber security center (SOMCIRT). The centre will play a critical role in safeguarding government and public data, detecting and responding to cyber threats.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 –𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐓 Mogadishu, Somalia – 7 March 2026 — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, today inaugurated the Somalia Computer Incident Response Team (SOMCIRT), marking the establishment of Somalia’s first national center dedicated to coordinating the prevention, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), outlined the process leading to the establishment of the center. “The establishment of SOMCIRT followed extensive national consultations and technical assessments aimed at strengthening Somalia’s capacity to address cyber threats and protect critical digital infrastructure.” The Minister of Communications and Technology, H.E. MP Mohamed Hassan Mohamed (Soomaali), emphasized the importance of strengthening national cyber resilience as Somalia continues expanding digital services and connectivity. “As digital services continue to expand across Somalia, strengthening cybersecurity systems is essential to protecting government institutions, telecommunications infrastructure, and other critical sectors. SOMCIRT will play a key role in ensuring that our digital ecosystem remains secure and resilient.” In his remarks, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre described the inauguration of SOMCIRT as an important milestone in strengthening Somalia’s digital security and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation efforts. “The launch of SOMCIRT marks a significant step in safeguarding Somalia’s digital future. A secure cyberspace is essential for national security, economic development, and building public trust in digital services.” SOMCIRT, which operates under the National Communications Authority, will serve as the national coordination center for identifying, preventing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents across Somalia. The center will support incident reporting, issue alerts and warnings, coordinate responses to cyber threats, and promote cybersecurity awareness and cooperation among government institutions, the private sector, and international partners to strengthen the protection of Somalia’s critical digital infrastructure. Organizations and individuals can report cybersecurity incidents or obtain guidance through somcirt.gov.so. #Somalia #SOMCIRT #Cybersecurity #DigitalSomalia #CyberResilience #DigitalTransformation.

Today, we held a consultation meeting on the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Regulation, bringing together telecommunications operators and key stakeholders to review and discuss the draft regulatory framework.

The world has noted that Somalia is back, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. This milestone is more than diplomacy; it is a moral victory, a beacon of hope, and a reminder that perseverance and unity can lift a people to their rightful place among the nations of the world.

Somalia National Bureau of Statistics today held a Validation Workshop for the establishment of Somalia’s Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Analysis (MODA) Framework that is aimed at strengthening child poverty measurement & evidence-based policymaking. MODA framework provides a comprehensive, child-rights-based approach to measuring multidimensional deprivation, going beyond income indicators to capture children’s lived experiences in such key dimensions as education, health, water, sanitation, protection, housing & information. In his opening remarks, Director General, Dr Abdisalam Mohamed, underscored SNBS’s mandate to produce credible, timely & policy-relevant statistics, expressing appreciation to SNBS & UNICEF technical experts whose collaboration & rigorous work have brought the framework to this important validation stage. Participants were encouraged to engage actively throughout the workshop to refine methodology, address any technical gaps & ensure a robust, nationally owned framework that guides integrated policies & targeted interventions to improve the well-being of Somali children. @AbdisalamHumbul @abdirahm_omar

First day of the 1st Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI 2026) Conference. Important discussions on the role of DPI in advancing Somalia’s digital transformation, strengthening the digital economy, and promoting coordinated national efforts among key stakeholders.

AI can boost radio’s reach and relevance. On #WorldRadioDay, @ITU members and experts are exploring how it can enhance production and transmission while keeping the medium reliable and trustworthy for all itu.int/hub/2026/02/ai…

SIPS (Somalia Instant Payment System) enables instant, secure, and interoperable digital payments across Somalia, 24/7. Powering the country’s digital economy. #SIPS #DigitalPaymentSomalia #SecurePayments #FinancialInclusion

During our visit to @turksat we had a very informative session on digital transformation and cooperation opportunities. Thank you for the warm welcome.

A productive and informative visit focused on secure communication solutions for critical infrastructures. Thanks for the warm welcome and valuable discussions.