Mogadishu (Hornpost) – October 23, 2025, The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia has approved a new framework assigning official grades to the districts of the Banaadir Region, alongside endorsing several major legal and institutional reforms.
The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, who is currently the Acting Prime Minister, also reviewed updates from the National Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission on preparations for Somalia’s upcoming one-person, one-vote elections.
According to the Commission, local council elections in the Banaadir Region are scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025, and a provisional voter registration list for Mogadishu has already been completed.
New Classification of Mogadishu Districts:
Based on recommendations from the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, the Cabinet approved the following district grading system in line with the electoral law governing Banaadir’s administrative structure:
Grade (A) Districts:
Hodan, Yaaqshiid, Deyniile, Kaaraan, Dharkeynley, Wadajir, Warta Nabadda, Heliwaa. Howlwadaag
Grade (B) Districts:
Waaberi, Shibis, Xamar Jajab, Boondheere, Xamar Weyne, Cabdicasiis, Shangaani
Officials said the new classification aims to enhance urban management, service delivery, and fair representation ahead of the local government elections.
Key Laws and Agreements Endorsed
The Cabinet also approved several strategic legislative and regulatory frameworks, including:
The Regulatory Charter for the National Institute for Security and Strategic Studies
The Police Law Bill of the Federal Republic of Somalia
The Agreement on the Protection and Utilization of Transboundary Rivers and International Water Bodies
The Regulatory Framework for the Establishment of National Fishing Companies
HornPost Analysis:
This week’s Cabinet decisions reflect the government’s intent to accelerate administrative reforms and electoral readiness in Mogadishu. The classification of districts marks a key step toward organizing local elections under the new “one-person, one-vote” model — a milestone Somalia has sought for years.
Analysts say the move also positions the Banadir Regional Administration for broader fiscal and governance restructuring, paving the way for a stronger municipal framework under the federal system.
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By HornPost News Desk
Hornpost staff Reporter
