Mogadishu, Somalia — In a historic step towards rebuilding Somalia’s public infrastructure, the Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali Somali, officially inaugurated the reactivation of the National Postal Service at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Monday.
This momentous event marks the first time since 1989 that the federal government has resumed formal postal operations, symbolizing Somalia’s gradual restoration of essential public services following decades of civil conflict, state collapse, and instability.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the minister hailed the milestone as a key part of Somalia’s digital and economic transformation.
“The relaunch of the National Postal Service is more than just delivering letters. It is a message to the world that Somalia is rebuilding institutions, reclaiming sovereignty, and restoring dignity to its citizens,” stated the minister.
The new postal hub at Aden Adde Airport will serve as the central sorting and distribution facility for incoming and outgoing mail, both domestic and international. The service is expected to operate in partnership with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and various international logistics stakeholders to ensure compliance with global standards.
The revival is part of a broader government effort to modernize the country’s communications infrastructure, including nationwide digital connectivity, the rollout of digital IDs, and implementation of e-governance services.
Public reaction has been largely positive, with many seeing the return of the postal service as a sign of normalcy and renewed hope. Business owners, students, and diaspora communities are expected to benefit significantly, especially in facilitating document exchange, commercial communication, and family connections.
For over three decades, Somalia lacked an organized postal system, leaving citizens to rely on informal courier networks, diaspora channels, or private sector alternatives, many of which were expensive or insecure. The collapse of the postal service followed the onset of civil war in 1991, which crippled state institutions and service delivery mechanisms.
With the inauguration now complete, the Ministry of Telecommunications announced that additional regional postal offices will be reestablished in phases, starting with major cities such as Hargeisa, Baidoa, Kismayo, and Garowe.
The minister concluded by calling on the Somali public to support and utilize the new postal service. “This is your institution. Let’s rebuild Somalia—letter by letter,” he said.
The reactivation of the National Postal Service stands as a powerful symbol of recovery in a nation striving to reclaim its place among functioning modern states.