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Ministry of Water Resources (Somaliland)

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Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Water Resources
Wasaarada Khayraadka Biyaha
MoWR
Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Somaliland Building
Ministry overview
Formed2013; 13 years ago (2013)
JurisdictionSomaliland
Headquarters
Minister responsible
Websitehttps://mowd.govsomaliland.org/
Footnotes
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The Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Somaliland (MoWR) (Somali: Wasaarada Khayraadka Biyaha Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة الموارد المائية) is a ministry of the Somaliland cabinet in charge of the development and regulation of Somaliland's water resources.

History

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In 1991, when Somaliland reclaimed its independence, the government body responsible for water resources was part of the Ministry of Mining and Water (Wasaaradda Macdanta iyo Biyaha).[1]

In March 2011, the National Water Act (Xeerka Biyaha Qaranka, Law No. 49/2010) was enacted in Somaliland. Under this legislation, the Ministry of Water Resources (Wasaaradda Khayraadka Biyaha) was designated as the primary government body responsible for the management, protection, and allocation of the nation's water resources.[2] It is also referred to by this name in the December 2017 Presidential Decree.[3]

In October 2014, Minister of Water launched a major water exploration project in Las Anod, Sool region, to address severe water shortages. The initiative, part of a broader development plan for eastern regions, involved collaboration between the government and local stakeholders. This project aimed to secure sustainable clean water for the community.[4]

In December 2018, under the Somaliland Waste Management and Urban Sanitation Act (Law No. 83/2018) enacted, the Ministry of Water Resources Development (Wasaaradda Horumarinta Khayraadka Biyaha) was identified as one of the key ministries responsible for waste management and public sanitation. Its primary mandates involve protecting water resources in collaboration with local governments, preventing the pollution of water resources, and being involved in waste treatment, landfilling, and incineration.[5]

In February 2019, Minister of Water Resources addressed Somaliland's pressing water needs, prioritizing the 90% complete Hargeisa water expansion project. He highlighted regional progress, including a major sweet water well in Erigavo and plans for Las Anod’s first clean water system.[6]

In January 2021, Minister of Water Resources Development emphasized the ministry's role in national progress during the 2021 Performance Book launch. He noted that advancements in basic infrastructure and the modernization of government service delivery systems are key indicators of growth.[7]

In July 2025, the Somaliland government, through the Ministry of Water Resources Development, improved national water services. Projects included drilling wells in Burao and Erigavo, restoring dormant sources, and constructing dams in Garadag and El Afweyn. These efforts, including a major Berbera expansion, support a five-year plan to permanently end emergency water trucking and ensure long-term drought resilience.[8]

Ministers of Water

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Minister's ImageMinister's English Name
Somali Name		Ministry's English Name
Somali Name		Appointment DateResignation Date
Qasim Sheikh Yusuf Ibrahim
Qaasim Shiikh Yuusuf Ibraahim		 Ministry of Mining and Water Resources
Wasaaradda Macdanta iyo Biyaha		 May 2003[9] November 2009[10]
Muse Abdi Ismael (Mushmed)
Muuse Cabdi Ismaaciil (Mushmed)		 Ministry of Mining and Water Resources
Wasaaradda Macdanta iyo Biyaha		 January 2010[11] March 2010[12]
Farhan Jama Ismail
Farxaan Jaamac Ismaaciil		 Ministry of Mining and Water Resources
Wasaaradda Macdanta iyo Biyaha		 March 2010[12]
Hussein Ali Duale
Xuseen Cabdi Ducaale[13]		 Ministry of Mining, Energy and Water
Wasaaradda Macdanta, Biyaha iyo Tamarta		 July 2010[14]
Hussein Mohamed Abdille
Xuseen Maxamed Cabdille		 Ministry of Water Resources
Wasaaradda Khayraadka Biyaha		 June 2013[15] February 2015[16]
Bashe Ali Jama
Baashe Cali Jaamac		 Ministry of Water Resources
Wasaaradda Khayraadka Biyaha		 February 2015[16] December 2016[17]
Hussein Abdi Boos
Xuseen Cabdi Boos		 Ministry of Water Development
Wasaaradda Horumarinta Biyaha		 December 2016[18]
Sulayman Yusuf Ali Koore
Saleebaan Yuusuf Cali Koore		 Ministry of Water Resources
Wasaaradda Horumarinta Biyaha[19]		 December 2017[20]
Mohamed Muse Diriye
Maxamed Muuse Diiriye Wacays		 Ministry of Water Resources Development
Wasaaradda Horumarinta Biyaha		 December 2019[21] September 2021[22]
Ali Hassan Mohamed
Cali Xasan Maxamed		 Ministry of Water Resources Development
Wasaaradda Horumarinta Khayraadka Biyaha		 September 2021[22]
Abubakar Abdirahman Good Waceys
Abubakar Cabdiraxmaan Good Wacays		 Ministry of Water Resources Development
Wasaaradda Horumarinta Khayraadka Biyaha		 December 2024[23]
Mohamed Abdimalik Ministry of Water Resources Development April 2026[24] Present

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Magacyada golihii wasiirada ee ugu horeeyey ee Somaliland (1991) iyo kuwii (1993)" [Names of the first cabinet of Somaliland (1991) and (1993)]. Wargane. 2020-12-24. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  2. ↑ "Xeerka Biyaha Qaranka" [National Water Act] (PDF) (in Somali). Republic of Somaliland. 2010-06-29. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  3. ↑ "Xeerka Wax-ka-baddelka iyo Kaabista Xeerka Biyaha Qaranka (Xeer Lr. 49/2010)" [National Water Act Amendment and Supplement (Law No. 49/2010)] (PDF). Government of Somaliland. November 19, 2017. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  4. ↑ "Hawlgal Biyo Loogu Soo Saarayo Deegaano Ka Tirsan Gobolka Sool" [Operation to Extract Water for Areas in Sool Region]. Saxafi Media. 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  5. ↑ "Xeerka Maaraynta Qashinka iyo Fayo-dhawrka Magaalooyinka Somaliland (Xeer Lr. 83/2018)" [Somaliland Waste Management and Urban Sanitation Act (Law No. 83/2018)] (PDF). Government of Somaliland. December 2018. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  6. ↑ "Wasiir Koore oo ka hadlay baahida biyaha, kasbashada deegaanadda bari iyo xidhiidhka isaga iyo Madaxweyne Muuse Biixi" [Minister Koore Speaks on Water Needs, Winning Over Eastern Regions, and His Relationship with President Muse Biixi]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  7. ↑ "Buugga Waxqabadka Xukuumada ee 2021-ka oo la Daah-furtay" [2021 Government Performance Book Launched]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  8. ↑ "Waxqabadka Xukuumadda Somaliland ee Horumarinta Adeegyada Biyaha iyo Sahaminta Ilo-biyood Cusub" [Somaliland Government Achievements in Developing Water Services and Exploring New Water Sources]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  9. ↑ "Wax Ka Baro Muwaadin Xukumaddii Ugu Horeysey Ee Madaxweyne Daahir Rayaale Soo Dhisey" [Learn Citizen About the First Government Formed by President Dahir Rayaale]. Hadhwanaag News. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  10. ↑ "Wasiir ka tirsan Somaliland oo geeriyooday" [Somaliland minister dies]. BBC Somali. 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  11. ↑ "Madaxweyne Rayaale oo isbedel ku sameeyay golihiisa wasiirada" [President Rayale makes changes to his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  12. 1 2 "Madaxweyne Rayaale oo isku shaandheyn sameeyay" [President Rayaale conducts a reshuffle]. BBC Somali. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  13. ↑ "Madaxweunaha Somaliland oo isku-shaandheyn ku sameeyay golihiisa wasiirrada" [Somaliland President reshuffles his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  14. ↑ "Xubnaha Golaha Wasiiradda Cusub Gobolada Ay Kasoo Jeedaan Iyo Inta Xubnood Ee Xisbiga Laga Qaatay" [Members of the New Cabinet, Their Regions, and the Number of Members Taken from the Party]. Araweelo News Network. 2010-07-28. Archived from the original on 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  15. ↑ "Madaxweunaha Somaliland oo isku shaandheyn ku sameeyay golihiisa wasiirrada" [Somaliland President reshuffles his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  16. 1 2 "Madaxweunaha Somaliland oo Isbedel ku sameeyay golihiisa wasiirrada iyo agaasimeyaal" [Somaliland President makes changes to his cabinet and directors]. Hiiraan Online. 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  17. ↑ "Somaliland President Announces Major Government Reshuffle". Saxafi Media. 2016-12-04. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  18. ↑ "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo oo isku shaandheyn ballaaran ku sameeyay golihiisa wasiirrada" [President Silanyo makes extensive reshuffle in his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online. 2016-12-04. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  19. ↑ "Faafinta Rasmiga ah" [Official Gazette] (PDF). Government of Somaliland. December 2017. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  20. ↑ "BREAKING: Somaliland's new President names 32 cabinet ministers". Horn Diplomat. 2017-12-14. Archived from the original on 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  21. ↑ "Madaxweynaha Biixi oo iskushaandheyn sameeyey" [President Biixi conducts a reshuffle]. Goobjoog News. 2019-12-01. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  22. 1 2 "Madaxweyne Biixi oo Isbeddel ku sameeyay Qaar ka mid ah Golihiisa Wasiirrada" [President Biixi makes changes to some of his Cabinet Ministers]. Hiiraan Online. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  23. ↑ "Wareegtooyin Madaxweyne" [Presidential Decrees]. Government of Somaliland. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  24. ↑ "Somaliland President Names New Ministers, Reshuffles Deputies". AllAfrica. 2026-04-06. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
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