Somalia, 29 October 2025 — Somalia’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has launched a two-day national consultation to review the country's Arbitration and Evidence Acts.
The consultations involve judges, prosecutors, lawyers, academics, and ministry officials to ensure the reviewed laws are aligned with international standards while addressing the country’s specific legal and economic needs.
Speaking during the consultations in Mogadishu, Justice Minister Hassan Moalim told participants that the reforms aim to enhance investor confidence and strengthen the judicial system by providing fast, fair, and enforceable mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes.
Minister Moalim described the Arbitration Act as “a critical tool to enhance confidence among domestic and foreign investors,” allowing business disputes to be resolved outside traditional courts and reducing delays that can impede economic activity.
“This law is key to attracting investment and preventing prolonged economic disputes that hinder business activity.” he said.
Regarding the Evidence Act, he said the law will be updated to accommodate electronic evidence, digital signatures, emails, and banking data, ensuring judicial decisions are transparent, reliable, and grounded in verifiable proof.
Minister Moalim added that the legal reforms are central to good governance, sustainable economic growth, and strengthening the rule of law in Somalia.
