People, places and the systems that connect Somalia’s pastoral economy. Explore field stories, features and explainers.
With support from HoA DRIVE Somalia, SOBS is building a unified digital platform for businesses to access standards, apply for certification and verify certificates.
Read storyGovernment, business and civil society stakeholders reviewed proposals on fair competition, consumer rights and market oversight.
Read newsSomalia became the AfCFTA’s 50th State Party after depositing its instrument of ratification with the African Union on 4 September 2026.
Read newsMinisters endorsed the 2026–2031 Regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap and established a committee to follow up on cross-border reforms.
Read newsA bilateral discussion focused on more predictable trading conditions and practical steps to reduce barriers for small traders.
Read newsSomalia’s draft intellectual property framework addresses brands, copyright, product origin and the use of traditional knowledge.
Read storyGovernment and business representatives reviewed Somalia’s proposed National Trade Policy 2027–2031 and the barriers facing traders.
Read newsSixty women milk traders in Galkacyo received solar-powered refrigerators and food-grade containers in the first phase of a wider rollout.
Read storyCabinet approval advances a bill that would set out how Somali products qualify for Certificates of Origin under regional trade agreements.
Read newsSomalia must turn regional market access into lower trade costs, stronger businesses and more competitive exports.
Read storyA capacity-building workshop examined governance, member rights, finance and oversight under Somalia’s draft cooperative policy and act.
Read newsSomalia’s new Livestock Market Information System (LMIS) gives pastoralists and producers access to current prices before they decide when and where to sell. Developed with support from HoA DRIVE Somalia, the system covers markets nationwide and provides free opt-in updates by SMS.
Read storySomalia presented its work on livestock market information and identification systems at the African Pastoral Markets Forum.
Read storyAt a June mission in Nairobi, project partners reviewed drought protection, livestock finance and the systems being built for safer, more reliable trade.
Read newsFrom local milk markets to livestock exports, food safety depends on clear standards, reliable testing and systems people can trust.
Read storyThe Federal Government confirmed US$3.88 million in drought Takaful payouts to 17,734 pastoralists enrolled in HoA DRIVE Somalia’s livestock cover.
Read newsA reliable quality system connects standards with testing, measurement and certification. These systems help protect consumers and give producers a clearer route to meeting market requirements.
Read storyA five-day workshop in Adado equipped pastoralists with practical skills in feedlot management, fodder production and animal health.
Read storyTraining for port and border veterinary officers focuses on inspection, data management and export requirements.
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