The Somali government has sharply criticized plans by Puntland, an autonomous region in the federal country, to create its ...

NIRA, established under the Identification and Registration Act of March 2023, is tasked with issuing unique National Identification Numbers (NINs) to Somali citizens and legal residents both in ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali government has introduced a controversial mandate requiring all citizens to obtain a National Identity Card (NIRA) to access essential government services, including ...

In addition to delivering essential equipment, NADRA is working closely with NIRA Somalia to introduce cutting-edge biometric verification services, an online enrolment portal, and self-enrolment ...

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama, Central Bank Governor Abdirahman Mohamed, Nira Director General Tima'adde and other ministers pose for a photo after signing of the partnership agreement.