Somalia: Somali Interior Ministry Reviews 2026 Progress, Begins Preparations for 2027

What the report says

Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has reviewed progress on its 2026 work programme and started planning for 2027, according to a report distributed by AllAfrica from Shabelle Media Network. The meeting took place in Mogadishu and was chaired by Director General Mohamed Hassan Shire, with department directors and technical advisers in attendance.

The discussion centered on assessing current activities, checking how the ministry’s 2026 plans are being carried out, and identifying priorities for the next year. Department heads presented updates on completed work, projects still in progress and tasks that remain unresolved. Shire urged officials to speed up outstanding work and to prepare and submit 2027 departmental plans on time.

The ministry also discussed making use of additional office space and setting procedures for managing recently acquired vehicles. In addition, Shire asked the planning department to begin work on a midterm review of the ministry’s five-year strategic plan, which will examine implementation progress and any areas needing adjustment.

The ministry said its annual conference is scheduled for February 2027 and will focus on performance, challenges and strategic priorities. The report did not include figures on how much of the 2026 programme has been completed. More broadly, Somalia’s federal institutions have long faced capacity and coordination challenges, making internal planning and administrative reform important for governance and security management.