MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has concluded a two-day National Internal Security Governance and Coordination Conference focused on strengthening oversight, coordination and reform across the country’s security sector.
Held on September 1–2 at The Hangar in Mogadishu under the theme “Strengthening Governance of the Internal Security Sector,” the conference brought together federal and state security institutions, Parliament, government ministries, international partners and security experts.
Discussions focused on strengthening oversight of the Somali Police Force, National Intelligence and Security Agency, and Immigration and Citizenship Agency, while improving accountability, reporting and performance monitoring.
Participants also examined coordination between federal and state authorities, information sharing, overlapping mandates and cooperation across Somalia’s internal security architecture.
A major focus was building a financially sustainable security sector by improving spending, right-sizing security forces and reducing dependence on international donors.
The Ministry said the discussions were aligned with Somalia’s National Security Architecture and Security Sector Development Plan, particularly as the country moves through the AUSSOM transition.
Officials described the conference as a milestone, saying it was the first national conference dedicated entirely to internal security governance.
The ministry said it will continue working with security institutions and partners to turn the conference recommendations into practical reforms aimed at improving accountability, coordination and institutional capacity across Somalia’s security sector.
