Somalia, 10 October 2025 - Somalia has taken a significant step towards modernising its justice services and improving their transparency by implementing a digital system that connects police stations, the office of the prosecutor, courts, and prisons.
This integrated system is replacing the manual processes that currently govern the operations of the country's justice and legal institutions, which are based on paper records. With this digital system, all case-related data—from case filing to court hearings and prison transfers—will be managed electronically. This will enhance efficiency, foster collaboration, and promote accountability within the justice systems.
A presentation of the system was held yesterday in Mogadishu, with officials including the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, the Chairman of the Appeals Court, the Director of the Ministry of Justice, the Deputy Commander of the Somali Police Force, and the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in attendance.
This system, funded by the U.S. government, has been endorsed by officials who agree that it will reduce case delays, streamline the work of security and justice agencies, and improve case monitoring.
Muhudin Ahmed Osman, the Director of CID, described the system as a great opportunity that will help improve investigation and prosecution procedures.
“This new system will assist us in investigating cases by eliminating delays that often occur in the courtroom,” said the CID Director.
“This service includes a level of accountability regarding who is responsible for what work? Who made an error? Who was delayed? If something goes wrong, who is accountable? This is the responsibility that the new system brings,” said Attorney General Suleyman Mohamed Mahamud
Chief Justice Bashe Yusuf stressed that when fully implemented, the system would enhance justice services, improve accountability, and help Somali citizens access accurate justice.
“This is a major task that will benefit the justice services that the justice and legal institutions provide to the public, and it is up to the Somali people and the government to ensure its full implementation,” said the Chief Justice.
This new system is a milestone in the judicial reform process in Somalia, using technology to enhance efficiency and cooperation among justice institutions, and ensuring that no one will remain in prison without the other justice institutions being properly informed, as long as the system is used correctly.