Mogadishu, Somalia – 14 June 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) today convened the Second AI Summit Somalia 2026, a national platform dedicated to exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing public service delivery, fostering innovation, accelerating digital transformation, and driving Somalia’s socio-economic development. The two-day summit is organized by the National […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – 10 June 2026 –The National Communications Authority (NCA) and the National IPv6 Center, which is hosted by Jamhuuriya University of Science and Technology (JUST), today jointly held the National IPv6 Workshop, bringing together Internet Service Providers (ISPs), universities, ICT professionals, telecommunications and technology experts, and other key stakeholders to discuss the future […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – 1 June 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Academy of Science, Culture and Literature and the Regional Somali Language Academy (AGA), today launched the Somali Cybersecurity Terminology Glossary during an event held at the Regional Somali Language Academy. The initiative aims to develop and standardize Somali-language terminology […]
Ankara, 15 May 2026 — Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, is participating in the 26th Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-26), organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Ankara, Türkiye. The annual global forum brings together heads of regulatory authorities, policymakers, industry leaders, and digital stakeholders from around the world […]
Nairobi, Kenya – 11 May 2026 — The National Communications Authority (NCA) has successfully concluded the first cohort of its Cybersecurity Certification Training Program for the Government staff, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Somalia’s cybersecurity workforce and protecting national digital infrastructure. The program, conducted from 29 March to 10 May 2026, brought together ICT […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – 25 April 2026 — The National Communications Authority (NCA) convened a national consultation to develop Somalia’s Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance Framework, bringing together key government institutions, private-sector stakeholders, the education sector, civil society, and technical experts. The consultation aimed to gather input and strengthen collaboration on developing a comprehensive framework to […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – March 29, 2026 — The Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, inaugurated a specialized training program to equip government officials with internationally recognized cybersecurity certifications. The program focuses on preparing ICT professionals across government institutions to obtain globally recognized certifications, strengthening their capacity to safeguard national […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – 7 March 2026 — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, today inaugurated the Somalia Computer Incident Response Team (SOMCIRT), marking the establishment of Somalia’s first national center dedicated to coordinating the prevention, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mr. Mustafa […]
Mogadishu, 16 February 2026 — The National Communications Authority (NCA) held a one-day stakeholder consultation to review and gather feedback on the draft Telecom Consumer Protection Regulation. The meeting brought together telecommunications operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), submarine cable operators, consumer representatives, and other key stakeholders to review the draft framework and provide input on […]
Ankara, Türkiye – 10 February 2026 –The National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Information Technologies and Communications Authority (BTK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of electronic communications. Under the agreement, NCA and BTK will cooperate in areas of mutual interest, including satellite communications regulation, cybersecurity, spectrum […]
