Somalia stock exchange and sukuk (Islamic bonds) market will be launched through the newly formed National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) in early 2026.
This marks a significant milestone in the Horn of Africa nation’s efforts to attract investment and integrate with regional and global financial markets.
Key Details About Somalia Stock Exchange Market
The exchange, established by a coalition of local investors and financial professionals, will initially operate as a private, self-regulating entity.
It will collaborate closely with Somalia’s Ministry of Finance to establish the necessary legal and policy framework.
NSES plans to list companies from key sectors such as telecommunications, banking, real estate, energy, and agriculture, offering a pathway for firms to raise capital and drive economic growth.
Education Campaigns
Somalia Stock Exchange Market newly appointed CEO, Yasin Ibar, a former head of the Somali Bankers’ Association, emphasized its role in unlocking new opportunities for local and international investors.
As a member of the East African Securities Exchanges Association, NSES also aims to facilitate cross-listings with established exchanges in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
To boost investor confidence and participation, the bourse will launch education campaigns targeting Somali diaspora communities in countries including the US, UK, Norway, Turkey, and Kenya.
This move follows a similar initiative by Ethiopia, which announced plans in 2024 to begin trading equities and fixed-income securities—part of a growing East African trend to strengthen domestic capital markets.
