HARGEISA, Somaliland (HornPost) — Somaliland’s Cabinet held its 29th session at the Presidential Palace, chaired by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) and attended by Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi.
The meeting reviewed drought response efforts, national security, public finances and preparations for a national investment conference. Ministers also discussed education, agriculture, health services and proposed legislation.
Cabinet Reviews Drought Response
Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, who chairs the National Drought Response Committee, presented a report on measures taken to support drought-affected communities.
The report included the distribution of food aid to 15,000 families donated by the government of Djibouti. It also outlined an international appeal for assistance, engagement with local businesses and meetings with humanitarian agencies operating in Somaliland.
Security and Economic Reports
Interior and Security Minister Abdalle Mohamed Arab presented a report on national security.
Finance and Economic Development Minister Abdillahi Hassan Aadan briefed the Cabinet on public finances, the economy and revenue collection.
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Abdirahman Daahir Aadan also presented a report on an official delegation’s visit to Taiwan. He outlined the main outcomes of the visit.
Investment Conference Preparations
Investment Promotion and Industry Minister Saciid Mohamed Buraale and Presidential Affairs Minister Khadar Hussein Abdi jointly presented an update on preparations for the National Investment Conference.
The Cabinet also received a report from Deputy Agriculture Development Minister Mukhtar Haji Mohamoud Farah on the ministry’s participation in international conferences.
Deputy Health Development Minister Samsam Mohamed Salah-Yacniile presented a report on the licensing of health facilities and related challenges.
Education and Legal Aid Bill
State Minister for Education, Early Childhood Development and Science Mohamed Yusuf Ibrahim, known as Faa’cuul, briefed the Cabinet on preparations for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The Cabinet also discussed Part Two of the Legal Aid Services Bill. Justice Minister Yonis Ahmed Yonis led the discussion.
According to the meeting summary, the Cabinet agreed to vote on the bill during its next session.
President Urges Cabinet Committees to Accelerate Work
In his closing remarks, President Irro urged Cabinet subcommittees to meet regularly and speed up their work.
He also commended the Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs and Family and the Ministry of Defense and National Security for submitting their biannual reports on time.
HornPost Staff Reporter
