Mogadishu, Somalia – Jun 22, 2025 The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr. Mustafa Duhulow, formally launched a training course on the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES) to assist in developing the agency’s officers’ capacity for securing borders and combating irregular migration.   …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Feb 08, 2025 The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mustafa Sheik Ali Duhulow, held a productive meeting with a delegation from the Government of Norway, led by Mr. Knut Holm, Head of International Migration Relations. The Director General warmly welcomed the delegation and …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Feb 08, 2025 The Speaker of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, visited the headquarters of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), where he was warmly welcomed by the Director General of ICA, Mustafa Sheik Ali Duhulow. During his visit, the …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Feb 08, 2025 The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mustafa Sheikh Ali Duhulow, chaired a crucial meeting focused on the ongoing fight against terrorism and the agency’s role in supporting security forces engaged in national liberation efforts. The meeting opened with a keynote …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Feb 02, 2025 Senior officials from both HSJ and the Office of the Attorney General attended the meeting, which focused on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions to enhance efforts in combating immigration-related crimes, human trafficking, and the use of fraudulent documents. At the conclusion of the …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Feb 02, 2025 The Director General of the Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr. Mustafe Sheikh Cali Dhuxulow, held a special meeting today with persons with special needs to listen to their concerns and strengthen efforts to improve their access to immigration and citizenship services. The …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Jan 27, 2025 The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INTERPOL, marking a major step forward in enhancing security and international collaboration. The agreement focuses on key areas, including combating organized crime, strengthening border and travel security, building …

Mogadishu, Somalia – Jan 07, 2025 The Director-General first listened to reports from the heads of the regional offices, who provided detailed updates on the services they offer and the challenges they face in their operations and local environments. Finally, the Director-General, who has recently been focusing on assessing the …

Mogadishu, Somalia – January 4, 2025 – The Director-General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Mustafe Sheikh Dhuxulow, held a meeting at his office with diplomats from the Indian Embassy based in Nairobi, Kenya. The discussions focused on facilitating easier access to visas for Somali citizens traveling to India, …

Mogadishu, Somalia – December 19, 2024 The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Mustafa Duhulow, conducted an extensive tour of Aden Abdulle International Airport to review the operations of key departments. During his visit, the Director General inspected the immigration counters at arrivals and departures, as well …

[Dec 18, 2024] Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre ayaa goob joog ka noqday Munaasabad ay xilalka kula kala wareegayeen Agaasimaha Guud hore Mudane Axmed Siciid Maxamed iyo Agaasimaha Guud ee Cusub Hay’adda Socdaalka iyo Jinsiyadda, Mudane Mustafe Sheekh Cali Dhuxulow. Waxaa sidoo kale kasoo qayb …

[Dec 12, 2024] Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa ansixiyey soo jeedinta Wasaaradda Amniga Gudaha ee magacaabista Agaasimaha Guud ee Hey’adda Socdaalka iyo Jinsiyadda, in uu noqdo Mudane Mustaf Sheekh Cali Dhuxulow.

07 December Mogadishu, Somalia – The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed held a meeting today with the Office of Passport Printing Officers to review ongoing activities and assess the progress of passport issuance operations. During the meeting, the Passport Printing Officers …

07 December 2024, Mogadishu, Somalia – The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed held a meeting today with the Office of Passport Printing Officers to review ongoing activities and assess the progress of passport issuance operations. During the meeting, the Passport Printing …

29 October Berlin, Germany – A delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, is currently on a work trip to Germany. During this visit, DG Ahmed Said, accompanied by the Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador of Somalia to Germany, …

November 28, 2024   Director General Ahmed Said Mohamed and his delegation, who are on a working visit to Germany and are accompanied by the Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Government of Somalia in Germany, met with the leaders of the Ministry of the Interior to discuss the importance of recognizing …

November 25, 2024   Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia participated in a workshop in Djibouti organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), attended by representatives from several IGAD member countries. The workshop focused on enhancing knowledge and experience in effective cooperation and data sharing related to …

November 20, 2024   The Immigration and Citizenship Agency recently convened a meeting at Aden Abdulle Airport to discuss strategies for enhancing and accelerating immigration services. In attendance were Deputy Director General Mr. Hussein Abdullahi Sheikh, along with officials from the Border and Immigration Departments, leaders from various immigration and border …

November 18, 2024  Egypt Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency have completed a month-long training program in Egypt. The training, which focused on border control and management, document verification, and combating human trafficking, was jointly organized by the governments of Egypt and Italy. It was attended by immigration officials …

November 16, 2024  Mogadishu, Somalia The Director-General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, officially closed a meeting aimed at forming the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) in South West State. The Director-General urged the committee to strengthen internal cooperation to enhance border security while facilitating …

November 4, 2024  Putland,Garowe Garowe, Somalia – The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia today launched a meeting in Garowe to establish an Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) aimed at strengthening border cooperation in Puntland. The committee will work across agencies to ensure smooth movement of people and goods, prioritizing …

October 28, 2024 , Mogadisho,Somalia Mogadishu, Somalia — The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, has inaugurated a key meeting to establish the Inter-agency Coordination Committee for the management and cooperation of ports of entry in Galmudug State. This committee will serve as a …

October 26, 2024 , Moshi,Tanzania  — Nine senior officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) have successfully completed a five-day advanced training program in Moshi, Tanzania. The training, held by international experts from the Training Institute of the International Organization for Migration, focused on enhancing document inspection skills, with …

October 23, 2024 , Riyadh,Suadi Arabia  Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency participated in a high-level conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for advancing women’s leadership in migration, border control, and security. The event was organized by Naif Arab University for Security Sciences …

October 17, 2024 , Mogadisho,Somalia  The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has concluded a workshop with the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee working at Aden Abdulle International (AAI) Airport and Mogadishu Port. This workshop, which focused on the collaboration among committee members, discussed the roles of each agency and …

October 14, 2024 , Kenya Nerobia,  The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, today inaugurated a training session in Nairobi focused on document verification and investigation. Officers from the Immigration Agencies of Somalia and Kenya, as well as investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department …

October 8, 2024 , Mogadisho Somalia,  — Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed received H.E Mohamed Ibrahim Yusuf, Ambassador of Djibouti to Somalia, at the ICA Headquarters in Mogadishu. The meeting marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and operational ties between Somalia …

Sep 19, 2024 , Copenhagen, Denmark  Delegation from Somalia Engages with Danish Officials on Passport Recognition  A delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia, has embarked on a work trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss the recognition of Somali …

Sep 14, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Holds Coordination and Five-Year Plan Implementation Conference. Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia convened a Coordination and Five-Year Plan Implementation Conference in Mogadishu, attended by senior officials from the Federal Government of Somalia. The conference, aimed at enhancing …

Sep 12, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, has concluded a workshop for officials from various border agencies of the Jubbaland Administration. The Director General urged the officials to effectively fulfill their responsibilities in safeguarding the country’s borders and to …

[sep 12, 2024],  – Mogadisho ,Somalia Agaasimaha Guud ee Hay’adda Socdaalka iyo Jinsiyadda Mudane Ahmed Said Mohamed ayaa ku qaabilay xafiiskiisa Safiirka dowlada Norway u fadhiya Soomaaliya Mudane Carsten Carlsen iyo Qunsulka Socdaalka ee Safaaradda Norway Marwo Catherine Fari. Agaasimaha Guud ayaa ugu horayn waxa uu uga mahadceliyay Safiirka taageerada …

[sep 10, 2024],  – Mogadisho ,Somalia   Hay’adda Socdaalka iyo Jinsiyadda Soomaaliya (HSJ) ayaa tababar aqoon kororsi ah oo socday muddo labo maalin ah ugu soo xirtay Saraakiil katirsan HSJ magaalada Muqdisho. Tababarkan oo ku saabsanaa Baarista Guud ee dokumintiyada ayaa waxaa loo qabtay kormeereyaasha HSJ oo ka kala socda …

[Aug 30, 2024], – Mogadishu, Somalia The ICA Organization, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has concluded a four-day exchange of knowledge in the city of Kigali in Rwanda. Officials from organizations operating in Mogadishu’s border areas attended the event. The officials who participated in the workshop …

Aug 22, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia The Director General (DG) of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Ahmed Said Mohamed, has announced the successful completion of a specialized training program for 15 border officials from various border-related institutions that work together at the border The comprehensive training program equipped the officials with enhanced knowledge and …

Aug 21, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia In His Speech, The Prime Minister Expressed Gratitude To The Director General Of The Immigration And Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, And The Agency’s Leadership For Their Dedication To Improving Passport Services And Making Them More Accessible To The Public. He Highlighted Their …

Aug 17, 2024 – Balambale border  district of the Galgaduud region, Somalia The President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qor Qor, and the Director General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, have inaugurated the building of the Balambale border post in the Balambale district of …

Aug 15, 2024 – Feer-Feer border Hiran region of the Hirshabelle State, Somalia The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has inaugurated the new building of the Feer-Feer border crossing post in the Hiran region of the Hirshabelle State. The ceremony was officiated by the Director General of the ICA, Mr. …

Aug 12, 2024 – Lasanood, SSC Khatumo State , Somalia The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has opened its eighth branch office in the city of Lasanood, SSC Khatumo state. This new office will provide essential services to the people living in the region, including passport applications and other immigration-related …

July 17, 2024 – Mogadisho , Somalia The Immigration And Citizenship Agency (ICA) Of Somalia Completed A Comprehensive Training Program For 20 Of Its Immigration Officers. The Training Focused On Strengthening The Officers’ Knowledge Of Immigration Regulations, Promoting Best Practices In Service Delivery, And Instilling A Strong Work Ethic Centered …

July 11, 2024 – Tunis , Tunisia Tunis, Tunisia — The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA), Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, and his delegation took part in the 21st Annual Session of Heads of Immigration & Citizenship Agencies of Arab League Member States. This crucial …

June 13, 2024 – Mogadishu, Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has officially launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the organization’s service development initiatives over the coming years. The launch event was presided over by the Director-General of ICA Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Said …

June 12, 2024 – Mogadishu, Somalia The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has successfully completed the validation process for its Five-Year Strategic Plan. This marks the final step in the development of this critical roadmap for the organization. The validation meeting, held in Mogadishu, was presided over by …

[jun 8, 2024, Mogadisho -Somalia] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has concluded a training session for 25 of its immigration officers focused on the detection of fraudulent travel documents. The aim of this training program is to equip ICA’s frontline personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary …

[May 30, 2024, Mombasa – Kenya] Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia were among 52 representatives from 14 African countries who convened in Mombasa, Kenya for a meeting organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to discuss the digitization of national ID systems and the …

[May 26, 2024,  Egypt] A team of officers from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia recently took part in a month-long training program organized jointly by the governments of Italy and Egypt. The training which tookplace from April to May brought together a total of 60 officers from …

[May 25, 2024, Abuja – Nigeria] Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) recently sent a delegation to attend an IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) learning mission on free movement and migration governance in Abuja, Nigeria. The mission provided an opportunity for the Somali officers to learn from the experiences of the …

[May 24, 2024, Mogadishu – Somalia] Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), recently concluded a 3-day workshop focused on countering illegal human trafficking at the country’s borders. The workshop brought together officers from the ICA, NISA, and the Somali Police Force to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to …

[May 16, 2024, Oslo – Norway] A high-level delegation from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, led by Director General Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, recently held a crucial meeting with the Director General of the Immigration Directorate (UDI), Mr. Frode Forfang, in Oslo, Norway. During the meeting, both parties …

[May 15, 2024, Kampala – Uganda] Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia are currently in Kampala, Uganda to attend a high-level meeting organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat. The meeting aims to provide updates on the implementation of protocols related to immigration, labor mobility, disaster management, and pastoralism among IGAD member states. The meeting comes at …

[May 15, 2024, Kambala – Uganda] A delegation led by Mr. Hussein Abdullahi, the Deputy Director-General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, participated in a crucial meeting organized by the African Union (AU) in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting brought together delegates from various AU member states to discuss …