Somalia Hosts Second National AI Summit to Drive Digital Transformation
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on Monday opened the second edition of the AI Summit Somalia 2026, bringing together government officials, academics, researchers, students and private sector representatives to explore how artificial intelligence can contribute to the country’s development. The two-day summit, organised by the National Commu
Somalia's National Communications Authority opened the second AI Summit Somalia 2026, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in the country's development.
What was announced
- The summit was organized by the National Communications Authority in partnership with the AI Somalia Community and supported by Zamzam University and Somali National University.
- Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed, emphasized the need to strategically harness AI for education and economic growth.
- The event aims to foster collaboration among government, academia, and the private sector to develop AI-driven solutions for Somalia.
Context
The summit reflects Somalia's growing interest in leveraging emerging technologies for development and rebuilding after years of conflict.
“Somalia should position itself to benefit from the opportunities presented by AI.”
Why this matters: This summit is crucial for Somalia as it seeks to accelerate digital transformation and improve public service delivery.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on Monday opened the second edition of the AI Summit Somalia 2026, bringing together government officials, academics, researchers, students and private sector representatives to explore how artificial intelligence can contribute to the country’s development.
The two-day summit, organised by the National Communications Authority in partnership with the AI Somalia Community, was held with the support of Zamzam University and the Somali National University (SNU), which jointly participated in coordinating the event.
Somalia’s Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed, officially inaugurated the conference, highlighting the importance of strategically harnessing artificial intelligence to advance education, scientific research, innovation and the growth of a knowledge-based economy.
He said Somalia should position itself to benefit from the opportunities presented by AI, particularly as the country seeks to accelerate digital transformation and improve the delivery of public services.
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