Ministry of Defence (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Defence
Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga
Coat of arms of Somaliland
Ministry overview
Formed1991; 35 years ago (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh Somaliland
Minister responsible
Child Ministry
Websitemod.govsomaliland.org

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Somaliland (MoD) (Somali: Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga Somaliland; Arabic: وزارة الدفاع) is a department of the Government of Somaliland responsible for the Somaliland Armed Forces and implementing the defence policy set by Government of Somaliland. The Defence Minister is a member of the Somaliland cabinet and the head of the Ministry of Defence. In this role, they exercise day-to-day administrative and operational authority over the armed forces. The current Minister of Defence is Mohamed Yusuf Ali Ahmed.

History

In 1914, the Somaliland Camel Corps was formed in the British Somaliland protectorate and saw service before, during, and after the Italian invasion of the territory during World War II.[1][2]

Army

Personnel

The sub of Somaliland army in Somaliland has long operated without a formal rank structure. However, in December 2012, Somaliland defence ministry announced that a chain of command had been developed and would be implemented by January 2013.[3][4]

Ministers of Defence

Image Minister Term start Term end
Rashid Hagi Abdillahi May 1999[5]
Omar Mohamed Nimale May 1999[5]
Ahmed Ali[6]
Ismael Umar Ahmed (Boos)[7]
Abdillahi Ali Ibrahim 15 August 2009[8]
Suleiman Warsame Guled 15 August 2009[8]
Ahmed Haji Ali Adami 27 July 2010 14 December 2017
Isse Ahmed Yusuf 14 December 2017 31 March 2019
Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye 31 March 2019 March 2024
Dr Rooble Abdi Elmi March 2024 December 2024[9][10][11][12][13]
Mohamed Yusuf Ali Ahmed (Ilkacase) December 2024[14] Incumbent
Somaliland Armed Forces Truck

See also

References

  1. ^ "Library of Congress Country Study, Somalia". Library of Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Somaliland: Armed Forces Commemorate 26th Anniversary in Style". MENAFN. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Somaliland: After Two Decades the Armed Forces Come to Age". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Somaliland seeks recognition by hosting naval bases". AA. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Somalia: Egal rings changes in Somaliland cabinet". The New Humanitarian. 2002. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Madaxweyne Rayaale Oo Dib U Soo Magacaabay Lix Wasiir Iyo Saddex Wasiir-Xigeen Iyo Dareemada Laga Bixiyay" [President Rayaale Reappoints Six Ministers and Three Deputy Ministers, and Reactions]. Haatuf (in Somali). 12 July 2002.
  7. ^ "Ismaaciil Adan Boos oo ka hadlay Xaalada Ciidamada Qaranka iyo Dagaalada Gobolada" [Ismaaciil Adan Boos Speaks on National Forces Situation and Regional Conflicts]. Haatuf (in Somali). 4 February 2003.
  8. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Rayaale Oo Xilkii Ka Qaaday Xubno Wasiiro Ahaa, Qaar Kalana Magacaabay" [President Rayaale Dismisses Some Ministers and Appoints Others]. Haatuf (in Somali). 16 August 2009.
  9. ^ "Somaliland president makes major cabinet changes". Radio Dalsan. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  10. ^ "UK Secretary of State for Defence first visit to Somaliland". Horn Diplomat. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  11. ^ "Wasaaradda Gaashandhiga JSL oo Wadda Qorshe Lagu Cidhibtirayo Miinada". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  12. ^ "Wasaaradda Gaashaandhiga JSL Oo Laba Baabuur Ku Wareejisay Maxkamadda Derejadda Koowaad ee Ciidamadda". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  13. ^ "UK Seeking Working Relationship With Somaliland On Military Matters". Busi Week. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  14. ^ "Somaliland President Irro Unveils Full Cabinet After Election Victory". Hiiraan Online. December 2024. Retrieved 2025-12-13.


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