BAIDOA – The Leader of the South West State of Somalia, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madobe), has issued a decree appointing a new Council of Ministers for the regional administration, marking a significant step in the formation of his government following his recent election.
The new cabinet, announced on July 10, 2026, consists of 26 ministers, 3 state ministers, and 26 deputy ministers, according to the official list released by the leader’s office. The appointments were made under the constitutional authority vested in the regional leader, as outlined in Articles 50, 55, and 56 of the South West State Constitution.
President Madobe was elected on June 10, 2026, securing a landslide victory in the regional leadership election held in Baidoa. The formation of the new cabinet marks a key milestone in consolidating his administration’s authority.
Full List of Ministers
| No. | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaak Mohamed Isack | Minister of Internal Security |
| 2 | Mohamed Osman Mohamed (Ore) | Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy |
| 3 | Abdulkadir Omar Abdullahi (Baasto) | Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development |
| 4 | Eng. Hussein Mohamed Hagi | Minister of Finance |
| 5 | Fahad Mohamed Hussein | Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Technology |
Full List of Deputy Ministers
| No. | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Axmed Nuur | Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education |
| 2 | Cismaan Adan Maxamed | Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry |
| 3 | Axmed Abukar Abdiwahab | Deputy Minister of Finance |
| 4 | Mayow Musdhaf Hassan | Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Stabilization |
| 5 | Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed | Deputy Minister of Internal Security |
| 6 | Shaacir Omar Bayle | Deputy Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Technology |
| 7 | Abdihakin Faarah Omar (Shandile) | Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy |
| 8 | Faduma Aweis Osman | Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change |
| 9 | Hassan Ali Nuur | Deputy Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Pasture |
| 10 | Cumar Farax Axmed | Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport |
| 11 | Nuur Salaad Ibrahim | Deputy Minister of Information and Public Awareness |
| 12 | Maxmed Cali Axmed Muudey | Deputy Minister of Minerals and Petroleum |
| 13 | Zubeyr Maxamed Siidow | Deputy Minister of Constitution |
| 14 | Zakariye Mohamed Ibrahim | Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation |
| 15 | Sahane Hussein Ugaas | Deputy Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management |
| 16 | Hussein Ali Moa’lin Addow | Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs and Islamic Affairs |
| 17 | Bashir Maxamed Adan | Deputy Minister of Public Works and Reconstruction |
| 18 | Hassan Mohamed Abdikarin | Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources |
| 19 | Abdirisak Hussein Adan Hussein | Deputy Minister of Interior, Local Governments and Reconciliation |
| 20 | Rahma Ahmed Abdiaziz | Deputy Minister of Women, Family Affairs and Human Rights |
| 21 | Mohamed Carmo Mohamed | Deputy Minister of Justice and Judiciary |
| 22 | Abdullahi Issack Mohamud (Ganey) | Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment and Development |
| 23 | Abshir Mohamed Hussein | Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs |
| 24 | Mohamed Nuur Abdi (Fanax) | Deputy Minister of Health and Social Care |
| 25 | Abdifitaah Issack Mohamed (Samaale) | Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation |
| 26 | Mohamed Aden Ali | Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports |
Full List of State Ministers
| No. | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdirahin Mohamed Hassan | State Minister of the Presidency |
| 2 | Abdimalik Ibrahim Abdulle | State Minister of Finance |
| 3 | Maslah Dhuubow Nuur | State Minister of Interior, Local Governments and Reconciliation |
Priorities and Context
The formation of the new cabinet comes at a critical time for South West State, which has been working to stabilise the region and strengthen governance structures. The new administration faces significant challenges, including security threats from Al-Shabaab, the need to improve public service delivery, and the imperative to foster economic development.
President Madobe has previously led security meetings in Baidoa, approving new steps to strengthen security, including a ban on soldiers carrying weapons in the city without official uniforms and limits on military vehicle movements.
The inauguration ceremony marked the formal beginning of Madobe’s tenure, with federal and regional leaders attending to signal support for the new administration.
Way Forward
The new Council of Ministers is expected to focus on implementing the administration’s policy agenda, including strengthening security, improving governance, and advancing development initiatives. The composition of the cabinet reflects a balance of technical expertise and political representation, as the new leadership seeks to address the region’s most pressing challenges.
