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National Digital ID
Somalia's first secure national digital identity initiative for all citizens.
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Open Data Portal
Official unified destination for accessing government and public sector data.
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Tourism e-Visa
Fast-track electronic visa application for visitors to Somalia.
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Cultural Heritage
Digitising and preserving Somalia's rich cultural heritage for the future.
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Latest News
7 most recent updates from the Ministry
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Reports
09 Jun 2026
Minister of Information Launches Rehabilitation of Radio Mogadishu Archive to Strengthen Modernization Efforts
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Reports
08 Jun 2026
Concludes National Workshop on UNESCO?s Memory of the World Programme
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Briefings
07 Jun 2026
Minister of Information opens UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme National Workshop for Somalia
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Briefings
05 Jun 2026
Warbixinta Toddobaadlaha ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya Muqdisho, Jimco, 5th June, 2026
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Ministry Focus Areas
Somalia at a Glance
Key metrics across information, culture and tourism — driving the nation forward
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Media & Broadcasting
Information Sector
65+
Licensed Radio Stations
25+
TV Broadcasters
500+
Accredited Journalists
2024
Access to Info Act
- check_circleNational Media Regulatory Framework under review
- check_circle25+ FM operators in Mogadishu alone
- check_circleJournalist safety & press freedom programme active
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Culture & Heritage
Cultural Preservation
3
UNESCO Tentative Sites
1
UNESCO Intangible Heritage
1,000+
Heritage Sites Digitised
18
Regional Culture Centres
- check_circleXeer Ciise recognised on UNESCO Intangible Heritage list
- check_circleMogadishu Lighthouse on UNESCO Tentative List (2024)
- check_circleNational Heritage Digitisation Programme ongoing
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Tourism Development
Visitor Economy
10K+
Tourists in 2024
+50%
Growth vs 2023
3,333km
Coastline (Africa's longest)
$12.1B
GDP (World Bank 2024)
- check_circlee-Visa programme launched — apply online in minutes
- check_circleBushbushle National Park on UNESCO Tentative List
- check_circleNational Tourism Strategy 2025–2030 in development
Sources: UNESCO World Heritage Centre · World Bank · Somali National Bureau of Statistics · Somali Journalists Syndicate · CIA World Factbook 2024
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