Somalia Establishes Cyber Incident Response Centre Amid Rising Digital Threats

Somalia Establishes Cyber Incident Response Centre Amid Rising Digital Threats

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On March 7, 2026, Somalia inaugurated its first national cyber Incident emergency response centre, SOMCERT, in Mogadishu. This initiative aims to safeguard government and citizen data from increasing cyber threats, as highlighted by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre during the opening ceremony.

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2026-03-07
SOMCERT inaugurated in Mogadishu
2026-03-07
Prime Minister Barre emphasizes data protection
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National Communications Authority established SOMCERT

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