By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 26 November 2025 - More than 1,150 people have died in road accidents in Somaliland over the past five years, exposing the region's worsening road safety situation.
Speaking at the National Road Safety Conference in Hargeisa, on Tuesday, Somaliland’s Transport Minister Osman Ibrahim Nur ‘Afgaab’ said 37,291 road accidents were recorded during the period, resulting in 25,558 injuries.
Officials noted that medical treatment for the injured has cost hundreds of millions of dollars, while property damage is estimated at about $200 million.
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The minister said the increasing number of fatalities reflects a worsening road-safety situation, linked to poor road conditions, aging vehicles and weak enforcement of traffic regulations.
He added that new transport legislation has been submitted to Parliament to strengthen safety standards, improve vehicle quality and enhance road infrastructure.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts to restrict the use of unsafe vehicles that do not meet required safety regulations.
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