Somalia Introduces Regulation for Cultural and Arts Institutions. | Dawan Africa

MOGADISHU (Dawan) – September 5, 2026 – Somalia’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has issued Ministerial Order No. 0001/26, approving interim procedures for the administration and registration of cultural and arts institutions, according to the Ministry.

The regulation, dated July 27, 2026, applies to institutions, institutes, organizations, councils and individuals involved in cultural and artistic activities inside Somalia and abroad.

The Ministry said the new framework aims to implement the National Cultural and Arts Policy by establishing a unified system for registering, regulating and monitoring activities within the cultural and arts sectors.

The procedures are also intended to preserve and promote Somali heritage and culture, strengthen cooperation between the Ministry and cultural institutions, and ensure that artistic activities meet legal and quality standards.