Acacia Renewables

Engaged in the development of renewable energy in Somalia 🇸🇴 to reduce energy cost in Somalia and East Africa

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

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1. Somalia is very close to the Arabian Sea in the northwestern region of the Indian Ocean. This is where the movement of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) causes strong changes in the wind direction and produces wonderful conditions for high wind speeds

[Hirad @AHHirad]

Sunrise on a blessed Friday morning in Lasanod, NES, #Somalia.

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

Much-needed Deyr season rain in #Somalia.

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

Much-needed Deyr season rain in #Somalia.

[Hirad @AHHirad]

Eastern Michigan University’s seven Somali Republic students got a firsthand view of Michigan’s state government on November 7, 1961, when they visited the capital and met Governor John B. Swaison.

In the afternoon they attended sessions of Michigan’s constitutional convention. In the evening they visited informally with Governor and Mrs. Swainson at a buffet supper at the home of Miss Ethel Polk, information officer of the APL-CIO Council (American Federation of Labour–Congress of Industrial Organization Union).

Source: The Somali News Weekly, Dec. 1, 1961. Picture cleaned up.

[Hirad @AHHirad]

1. Northeastern State of Somalia (NES) is Somalia's newest FMS. MoF built its revenue, PFM systems and TSA from scratch, prepares and executes its own budget, and joined the IGFF process — without the typical donor-funded capacity-building.

2. As a volunteer for 2+ years, no one has dared approach me with a bribe. All hires via open competition. While Somali’s situation is very challenging, the Ministry works under zero corruption.

3. New administrations like NES — with no inherited payroll, patronage networks, or bloated budgets — have a rare window to set clean hiring, procurement and cash-management rules before bad habits entrench.

4. Somalia's PFM still struggles with patronage and leakage. NES's small base is an opportunity to do it differently. Somalis can build clean institutions from day one.

[和丹大使 Amb Hodan Osman @DrHodanOsman]

More than 600 years ago, Zheng He's voyages reached the coast of Somalia, opening a chapter of friendly exchanges marked by flourishing trade & mutual learning between the two civilizations. Since then, these enduring interactions have laid a solid foundation for our cooperation.

[Ministry of Finance @mofnortheast]

Maqaal laga qoray Dawlad wanaaga Waqooyi Bari iyo sida Wasaaradda Maaliyaddu kor u qaadayso dakhliga dawladda.
https://t.co/GKILucuYVI

[Hirad @AHHirad]

1. Northeastern State of Somalia (NES) Ministry of Finance (MOF) provides enhanced governance and revenue growth as new FMS.

2. Details MOF-led tax reforms include: diaspora engagement, public awareness campaigns, staff financial management training, review of 15+ laws for transparency and federal fiscal compliance.

3. Economic progress: infrastructure reconstruction, business growth in Lasanod , road plans and Lasqoray seaport revival to fund services while maintaining peace.

[Puntland Post @puntlandpost]

Northeastern State of Somalia Strengthens Tax Collection and Governance as New Federal Member State – Puntland Post
https://t.co/VaZ5dNRoLF

[Hirad @AHHirad]

Through a major conference bringing together the:
—business community and government,
—broad public awareness campaigns involving ministers, citizens, Parliament, religious scholars and community representatives, and
—continued reform of its financial management systems including a new Mid-Term Budget and Budget Call Circular (BCC);

The Ministry of Finance is laying the institutional groundwork for a stronger, more self-reliant Northeastern State.

[Cunaaye's Institute for Public Policy Research🇸🇴 @cunayee]

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the North-Eastern Federal Regional Government has officially laid the foundation stone for the construction of "Haffir" dams in the Xudun and Xalin areas in respective Xudun and Taleex districts , Sool Province.

This initiative is part of the "Barwaaqo Project," funded by the @WorldBankAfrica @WorldBankGroup and will be implemented through a partnership between the ALIGHT and the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.

.The primary objective is to address the area's acute water shortages—particularly during the harsh dry seasons—by creating large-scale rainwater harvesting reservoirs. These reservoirs will provide a reliable water supply source for hundreds of families and their livestock.

@MoEWR_NEState @AHHirad @MoEWRSo @WorldBankGroup

[Hirad @AHHirad]

Business Owners Networking Event in Lasanod, Sool, Somalia

Businesses are key to community development and recovery in the Northeastern State of Somalia after years of marginalization.

A powerful evening for business owners to share ideas, build relationships, and grow together.

[Hormuud Telecom @Hormuud]

Somalia spends over $130 million each year on fuel imports to generate electricity. The bulk of this money goes to Middle Eastern suppliers, draining resources that could otherwise drive domestic growth and hinder the advancement of Somalia’s energy sector.

At the Somali Success Story Conference in Mogadishu on October 15, 2025, leaders and experts will explore how Somalia can harness solar energy to cut down reliance on costly fuel imports.

#EnergySomalia #BGS25 #SomaliSuccessStory

[Hirad @AHHirad]

Welcome to the Ministry of Finance's official Twitter account! We're here to keep you informed about the MoF.

The Ministry is responsible for developing sound economic and fiscal policies to manage public finances and promote socioeconomic development and sustainable economic growth.

Follow us for real-time updates.#mofkhaatumo #somalia #mofsomalia #ssc-khaatumo.

[Hirad @AHHirad]

Sunset at Lasanod, Sol, Somalia.

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

How Open Africa Power helped these four women take the next step in their energy careers
https://t.co/Hf8RoJdZHB via @seforallorg

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

Thank you @gabowduale and @NorwayInSomalia.

Our sister organization Regional Sustainable Development (https://t.co/RyWiKNJK3g) has sent two 40 feet containers of equipment and supplies #Lasanod Hospital and should be arriving in mid March 2024.

ICU was completed in Dec 2023.

[Kassim Gabowduale @gabowduale]

Lasanod hospital solar system of 70.68kWp with 153.6 kWh lithium storage is back in service after complete replacement of PV inverters and storage systems, and replacement of damaged panels. ⁦@NorwayInSomalia⁩ continue to invest on renewable energy on health infrastructure.

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

Beyond Darkness: Solar Ignites Somalia’s Rapid-Growth Future - Gateway2Somalia https://t.co/SSJiBwTZVd

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

See the 4 African countries set to test run the World Bank’s $15 billion energy program: Somalia 🇸🇴 , Tanzania 🇹🇿 , Rwanda 🇷🇼 , and Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹.

#renewables

https://t.co/hAZEhUO8jU

[Acacia Renewables @AcaciaPower]

WATCH: Severe floods ravage eastern Africa

https://t.co/6Hl11l9rJF