By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
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MOGADISHU, 22 October 2026 Hormuud University launched nine academic journals in Mogadishu on Thursday, 22 October, marking its first such initiative to strengthen scientific research and expand academic publishing opportunities in Somalia.
The launch is part of the university's efforts to increase research output and provide academics and researchers with dedicated platforms to publish the findings of their studies.
Hormuud University Chairman Professor Abdi Omar Shuuriye said the primary objective of the journals was to promote scientific research and establish an academic publishing platform that would serve the country.
"The purpose of these journals is to advance scientific research and enable the university to establish a platform that serves the country," Professor Shuuriye said.
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According to the university, the journals are expected to support the dissemination of research findings, advance knowledge and encourage studies addressing the needs of Somali society.
The initiative also seeks to strengthen the relationship between research and higher education by encouraging academics to produce studies that contribute to the country's development.
Hormuud University said the launch forms part of its broader efforts to develop scientific research and strengthen academic publishing in Somalia.