SomNOG is a forum for Somali ICT professionals to develop technology capacities and share experiences through research and training.
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Joining @NCADigitalTalks tonight at 8 PM to share @SomNOG's perspective on the role of ICT communities in advancing digital priorities.
Join here: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1PKqrNOYOYdGb…
Join the seventh episode of 𝙉𝘾𝘼 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙨 on X Spaces: “From Policy to Practice: The Role of ICT Communities in Advancing National Digital Priorities.”
The discussion will bring together representatives of Somalia’s ICT communities to explore how their technical expertise, professional networks, and community-led initiatives can contribute to national digital development. It will also examine opportunities for stronger collaboration between ICT communities, government, industry, academia, and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to translate digital priorities into practical action.
Discussion Areas:
1. The role of ICT communities in supporting national digital policies, strategies, and regulatory priorities.
2. How professional and technical communities can contribute practical expertise to policy and regulatory development.
3. Bridging collaboration between government, industry, academia, technical communities and innovators.
4. The role of volunteer-led and professional ICT communities in Somalia’s digital transformation.
5. Building technical and professional capacity through training, knowledge-sharing, mentorship and peer learning.
6. Engaging young people and creating pathways for emerging ICT professionals to participate in the digital sector.
7. Turning policy priorities into practical community-led initiatives and activities.
8. Strengthening coordination among ICT communities and avoiding duplication of efforts.
9. Opportunities for ICT communities to collaborate with NCA on public awareness, consultations, capacity development, and other national digital initiatives.
10. Practical next steps for building sustained cooperation between NCA and Somalia’s ICT communities.
Guests:
• Ahmed Siyad, President, Internet Society Somalia Chapter
• Ahmed Osman Ali, President, AI Somalia Community
• Mohamed Ali Ahmed (Bile), Chairman, Somali Network Operators Group (SomNOG)
• Mohamed Muhyadin, Task Force Member, Somalia Internet Governance Forum
Moderated by: Zakarie Ismail, Digital Infrastructure Specialist, Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT).
📅 25 October 2026
🕗 8:00–9:30 PM (Somalia Time)
📍 X Spaces
To join the 𝙉𝘾𝘼 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙨 discussion on X Spaces, please click the link below:
xitter.cf/i/spaces/1PKqrNOYOYdGb…
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Highlights from the final day of SomNOG9.
To our participants, instructors, speakers, sponsors, partners, hosts and organizing team: thank you for making SomNOG9 possible.
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#SomNOG9 concludes after four days of workshops and two days of conference discussions in Mogadishu.
Participants learned across four tracks: Network Infrastructure, Systems and Services (Linux), Software Development, and Cybersecurity. The conference brought our community together to exchange ideas, celebrate participants’ achievements and recognize the supporters who made it possible.
Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed, Rector of Somali National University, delivered closing remarks at #SomNOG9.
To our participants, instructors, speakers, sponsors, partners, hosts and organizing team: thank you for your contribution. Let’s carry this spirit of learning and collaboration beyond #SomNOG9.
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#SomNOG9 was made possible through a shared effort. To our #sponsors, #partners, #hosts and #organizers: thank you for supporting the #workshops, the #conference and the community at the heart of it all.
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Our sincere appreciation to the @MoCTSomalia for partnering with #SomNOG9. Thank you for supporting this platform for dialogue on Somalia’s digital infrastructure and integrated public services.
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With appreciation to #SADA, our Catering Partner, for supporting the #SomNOG9 experience. Thank you for helping us welcome and cater for our participants and guests.
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Recognizing @MidabSan , our Printing Partner, for providing printing support for SomNOG9. Thank you for your contribution to this year’s workshops and conference.
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Our thanks to #Asal TV, our Media Partner, for covering #SomNOG9 and sharing its conversations and moments with a wider audience. We appreciate your work in bringing the event to our community beyond the venue.
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Celebrating the creativity behind #SomNOG9. Thank you to Deero Advert, our Digital Media Partner, for bringing the event’s identity to life through design and digital content.
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With gratitude to CyberBridge Institute for contributing to #SomNOG9 as an In-Kind Sponsor. Your support is a valued part of the collective effort that made this year’s event possible.
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Thank you to #Somali #Networking #Academy for its support as an In-Kind Sponsor of #SomNOG9. We appreciate your contribution and your commitment to technical learning.
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Recognizing @DaruurSpace , our In-Kind Sponsor, for its contribution to #SomNOG9. Thank you for supporting this year’s event and the community behind it.
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Our appreciation to @Somali_NU for hosting the #SomNOG9 workshops and tutorials. Thank you for welcoming our participants and trainers and providing a space for practical learning and knowledge exchange.
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Thank you to @BluecomSomalia for supporting #SomNOG9 as a Silver Sponsor. We are pleased to recognize your contribution to this year’s event and your support for Somalia’s growing technical community.
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With appreciation to Asal Solutions, our Silver Sponsor, for supporting #SomNOG9. Thank you for contributing to a space where technical professionals can learn, share experience and build connections.
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Recognizing @SomaliREN for its role as Silver Sponsor of #SomNOG9. Thank you for your leadership, continued support and commitment to bringing Somalia’s technical community together.
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Honoring @Hormuud Telecom, our Gold Sponsor, for its continued support of #SomNOG. Thank you for standing with Somalia’s technical community and supporting this year’s workshops and conference.
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