Ministry of Defence (Somaliland)
| Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga | |
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| Formed | 1991 |
| Jurisdiction | Somaliland |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]Personnel
[edit]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
[edit]| 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] | |||
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Abdillahi Ali Ibrahim | 15 August 2009[8] | |
| Suleiman Warsame Guled | 15 August 2009[8] | ||
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Ahmed Haji Ali Adami | 27 July 2010 | 14 December 2017 |
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Isse Ahmed Yusuf | 14 December 2017 | 31 March 2019 |
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Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye | 31 March 2019 | March 2024 |
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Dr Rooble Abdi Elmi | March 2024 | December 2024[9][10][11][12][13] |
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Mohamed Yusuf Ali Ahmed (Ilkacase) | December 2024[14] | Incumbent |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Library of Congress Country Study, Somalia". Library of Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Somaliland: Armed Forces Commemorate 26th Anniversary in Style". MENAFN. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Somaliland: After Two Decades the Armed Forces Come to Age". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Somaliland seeks recognition by hosting naval bases". AA. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- 1 2 "Somalia: Egal rings changes in Somaliland cabinet". The New Humanitarian. 2002. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "Somaliland president makes major cabinet changes". Radio Dalsan. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ↑ "UK Secretary of State for Defence first visit to Somaliland". Horn Diplomat. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Wasaaradda Gaashandhiga JSL oo Wadda Qorshe Lagu Cidhibtirayo Miinada". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Wasaaradda Gaashaandhiga JSL Oo Laba Baabuur Ku Wareejisay Maxkamadda Derejadda Koowaad ee Ciidamadda". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ "UK Seeking Working Relationship With Somaliland On Military Matters". Busi Week. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Somaliland President Irro Unveils Full Cabinet After Election Victory". Hiiraan Online. December 2024. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
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