About MoICT Somalia
The Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism is the Federal Government institution responsible for information policy, media regulation, cultural heritage preservation, and tourism development in Somalia.
Our Mandate
The Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism (MoICT) is mandated by the Federal Government of Somalia to develop, regulate, and promote the nation's information, media, cultural, and tourism sectors.
We work to ensure free, independent, and responsible media; preserve and promote Somalia's diverse cultural heritage; and grow a sustainable tourism industry that benefits all Somalis.
Inform
Free, responsible media
Preserve
Protect cultural legacy
Connect
Open Somalia globally
Our Vision
"A Somalia where every citizen is informed, every culture is celebrated, and every visitor is welcomed."
Our Mission
To develop world-class information, media, cultural, and tourism institutions that serve all Somalis and project Somalia positively to the world.
Key Functions
Media Policy & Regulation
Developing and enforcing policies governing all media, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors.
Cultural Heritage
Protecting historical sites, supporting arts, and preserving Somalia's languages, traditions, and knowledge systems.
Tourism Development
Promoting Somalia as a tourism destination, developing tourism infrastructure, and licensing operators.
ICT & Digital Policy
Steering national broadband, e-government, and digital transformation programmes.
Public Communications
Official government communications, press briefings, and public information campaigns.
Media Literacy
Building public capacity to critically evaluate media, counter misinformation, and engage digitally.
Ministry Leadership
The people leading Somalia's information, culture and tourism agenda
H.E. Hon. Abdulfatah Kasim Mohamud
Minister of Information, Culture & Tourism
H.E. Hon. Abdulfatah Kasim Mohamud is a distinguished Somali politician, senior civil servant, and Member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia. He currently serves as the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, following his appointment by the Prime Minister of Somalia H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre.
H.E. Hon. Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Adala
Deputy Minister of Information, Culture & Tourism
Abdirahman Yusuf Omar holds the position of Deputy Minister for Information, Culture, and Tourism in Somalia. With a robust background in media and journalism, he has undertaken significant roles within the country's media landscape.
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