Vision
The organisations and personal of the defence sector will be an example of excellence in Somaliland through being accountable efficient and effective in the accomplishment of their duties to the highest standards..
Mission Statement
The mission of the defence sector is to protect the state of Somaliland its sovereignty,people,territory and democratic government.
Core Values
Rule of Law , National Unity , Accountability & High Standards
HONORABLE MOHAMED YUSUF ALI
Minister of Defense, Republic of Somaliland
Mohamed Yusuf Ali was appointed as the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Somaliland on December 14, 2024.
Defense Experience
Since assuming office, Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali has prioritized defense transformation, capacity building, and regional security, ensuring that Somaliland’s military remains well-equipped and professionally trained.
He currently serves as the head of the Somaliland Army Reform Committee and is a member of multiple other government committees. His leadership continues to shape Somaliland’s defense strategies, strengthen international cooperation, and promote regional stability.
Additionally, he has extensive experience as a security advisor for government institutions and international NGOs.
Professional Experience
With a background in public administration, security policy, and corporate leadership, Mohamed Yusuf Ali brings extensive expertise to the defense sector, focusing on military modernization, strategic reform, and national security enhancement.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management Studies from Khartoum University, Sudan (1999) and a Higher International Diploma in Accounting and Finance from Cambridge International College (online, 2011). His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning. Additionally, he has completed extensive courses in national security, strategic studies, public policy, and governance.
Previous Roles
Director of the Reintegration Department at the Ministry of Resettlement, Rehabilitation & Reintegration of Somaliland, where he played a pivotal role in developing reintegration policies.
Served at the Ministry of Minerals and Energy of Somaliland, contributing to underground mining projects with a focus on resource estimation and geotechnical assessments.
BIOGRAPHY OF GENERAL DIRECTOR OF DEFENCE
Mohamoud Abdirisak
Director General | Ministry of Defence | Somaliland
With over 12 years of leadership experience in the governance sector, he is currently serving as the Director General of the Ministry of Defence in Somaliland. Throughout my career, he had held various departmental head roles within the Ministry, driving policy development, organizational transformation, and strategic defense initiatives.
He hold an MA in Peace and Security Studies from Addis Ababa University and an MA in Governance and Leadership from the University of Hargeisa. Additionally, he was completed a postgraduate program in Policy Planning at the GIMPA Institute in Ghana and a prestigious Research Fellowship in Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan, where he conducted research at the Taiwan National Library.
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Somaliland (MoD) was founded in 1991, is an executive agency established in conformity with the Somaliland Constitution and Law “On the Structure, Authority and Activity of the Somaliland Government”.The Ministry of Defence carries out state policy in the ground of defence within its scope of competence as determined by the applicable legislation of Somaliland. Its responsible for implementing the defence policy set by the government and directs the activity of the Ministry.
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