Somalia reviews draft competition and consumer protection framework
Government, business and civil society stakeholders reviewed proposals on fair competition, consumer rights and market oversight.
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Project announcements, policy milestones and the latest updates from HoA DRIVE Somalia.
Somalia moves from AfCFTA ratification to implementation
Somalia became the AfCFTA’s 50th State Party after depositing its instrument of ratification with the African Union on 4 September 2026.
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Horn of Africa trade ministers endorse regional trade roadmap
Ministers endorsed the 2026–2031 Regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap and established a committee to follow up on cross-border reforms.
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Somalia and Kenya work toward simpler cross-border trade
A bilateral discussion focused on more predictable trading conditions and practical steps to reduce barriers for small traders.
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Somalia develops its National Trade Policy
Government and business representatives reviewed Somalia’s proposed National Trade Policy 2027–2031 and the barriers facing traders.
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Somali Cabinet approves Rules of Origin Bill
Cabinet approval advances a bill that would set out how Somali products qualify for Certificates of Origin under regional trade agreements.
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Building a shared framework for Somali cooperatives
A capacity-building workshop examined governance, member rights, finance and oversight under Somalia’s draft cooperative policy and act.
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From Drought Payouts to Stronger Trade Systems: How HoA DRIVE Somalia Is Transforming the Livestock Economy
At a June mission in Nairobi, project partners reviewed drought protection, livestock finance and the systems being built for safer, more reliable trade.
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Somalia confirms US$3.88 million in drought insurance payouts
The Federal Government confirmed US$3.88 million in drought Takaful payouts to 17,734 pastoralists enrolled in HoA DRIVE Somalia’s livestock cover.
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