Somaliland’s Newly Elected President Names 48-Member Cabinet to Lead New Administration

Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the newly elected President of Somaliland, has announced his cabinet through Presidential Decree JSL/XM/WM/222-003/122024.

This landmark announcement heralds the beginning of a new era in leadership and governance, aimed at propelling Somaliland toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

The new cabinet blends seasoned professionals with emerging leaders, ensuring a balance of experience and fresh perspectives to address the country’s pressing challenges. Below is the detailed composition of the new cabinet:

Ministers

1. Mr. Abdalla Mohamed Arab (Sandheere) – Minister of Internal Security
2. Mr. Xasan Axmed Ducaale (Macallin) – Minister of Local Governments and Urban Development
3. Mr. Yoonis Axmed Yoonis Muhummad – Minister of Justice
4. Mr. Cabdillaahi Xasan Aadan Cawaale – Minister of Finance and Economic Development
5. Mr. Abdirahman Dahir Adan Bakaal – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
6. Dr. Hussein Bashir Hersi Wahan – Minister of Health Development
7. Mr. Hussein Ahmed Aydid Warsame – Minister of Public Works, Lands, and Housing
8. Mr. Khadar Xuseen Cabdi Looge – Minister of Presidential Affairs
9. Mr. Cali Jaamac Faarax (Buureed) – Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources
10. Mr. Maxamed Yuusuf Cali Axmed (Ilkacase) – Minister of Defense
11. Eng. Axmed Jaamac Barre Rooble – Minister of Energy and Minerals
12. Ms. Kaltuun Sh Xasan Cabdi Madar – Minister of Planning and National Development
13. Mr. Cismaan Ibraahim Nuur (Af-gaab) – Minister of Transport and Roads Development
14. Prof. Ismaaciil Yuusuf Ducaale Guuleed – Minister of Education, Training, and Science
15. Mr. Abubakar Cabdiraxmaan Good Wacays – Minister of Water Resources
16. Ms. Milgo Maxamed Cilmi (Sambalooshe) – Minister of Labor, Social Affairs, and Family
17. Mr. Maxamuud Cige Yuusuf – Minister of Agricultural Development
18. Mr. Fu’aad Axmed Nuux Nuur – Minister of Aviation, Airspace, and Airport Development
19. Mr. Axmed Yaasiin Sh Cali Ayaanle – Minister of Information, Awareness, and Culture
20. Mr. Cabdillaahi Cismaan Jaamac (Geel-jire) – Minister of Environment and Climate Change
21. Mr. Axmed Aw-daahir Xaaji Xasan – Minister of Parliamentary Relations and Constitutional Affairs
22. Mr. Jamaal Maxamed Jaamac Axmed – Minister of Telecommunications and Technology
23. Mr. Saleebaan Ducaale Xaaji Jaamac – Minister of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs
24. Mr. Axmed Maxamed Faarax Coofle – Minister of Youth and Sports
25. Mr. Cumar Shucayb Maxamed Cabsiiye – Minister of Livestock and Rural Development
26. Sheikh Cabdillaahi Daahir Jaamac (Baashe) – Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments
27. Mr. Cabdiraxmaan Xasan Nuur Furre – Minister of Commerce and Tourism
28. Mr. Siciid Maxamed Buraale Carraale – Minister of Investment Promotion and Industry

State Ministers

29. Mr. Maxamed Yuusuf Ibraahim Faacuul – State Minister of Education, Training, and Science
30. Mr. Cabdirashiid Maxamed Axmed (Magaalo) – State Minister of Internal Security
31. Mr. Ismaaciil Mawliid Cabdillaahi Xasan – State Minister of Finance and Economic Development

Deputy Ministers

32. Mr. Mukhtaar Xaaji Muxummad Faarax – Deputy Minister of Agricultural Development
33. Mr. Axmed Cumar Xaaji Cabdillaahi (Xamarji) – Deputy Minister of Local Governments and Urban Development
34. Mr. Muuse Askar Guuleed Jaamac – Deputy Minister of Information, Awareness, and Culture
35. Ms. Samsam Maxamed Saalax Yacniile – Deputy Minister of Health Development
36. Mr. Jamaal Jaamac Xaamud Dhunkaal – Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments
37. Mr. Cali Axmed Cabdi Cantar – Deputy Minister of Livestock and Rural Development
38. Mr. Yuusuf Nuux Yuusuf (Tadhase) – Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports
39. Mr. Maxamed Muuse Xaaji Cabdi (Galaydh) – Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Affairs, and Family
40. Mr. Sharmaake Cabdi Muuse Maxamed – Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources
41. Mr. Cabdiraxmaan Shide Bile Dharaar – Deputy Minister of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs
42. Mr. Yuusuf Kayse Cabdillaahi Aadan – Deputy Minister of Aviation, Airspace, and Airport Development
43. Dr. Maxamed Aw Daahir Ibraahin – Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change
44. Eng. Maxamed Cilmi Xuseen (Huuno) – Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion and Industry
45. Mr. Jawhar Siciid Warsame – Deputy Minister of Commerce and Tourism
46. Eng. Maaliki Cabdi Xasan Xirsi – Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Technology
47. Mr. Maxamed Muuse Bucul Bookh – Deputy Minister of Parliamentary Relations and Constitutional Affairs
48. Mr. Maxamed Cabdimaalik Axmed – Deputy Minister of Transport and Roads Development

President’s Vision for the New Government

In unveiling the cabinet, President Abdirahman emphasized his administration’s commitment to unity, transparency, and development. Key priorities outlined include economic growth, improved public services, youth empowerment, and the continued pursuit of international recognition for Somaliland.

Observers are optimistic that this diverse and capable team will effectively address national challenges and lead Somaliland toward a brighter future.