News & Announcements
Stay informed on the latest developments, press releases, legal reforms, and activities from the National Library Somalia (NLS).
Somali National Library Participates in the Launch of the HRPG Public Report on Cultural Rights and Art Exhibition
Mogadishu, Somalia – 14 April 2026 The Somali National Library (SNL) was honored to participate in the program “Celebrating Somali Cultural Rights,”
National Consultation on the Draft Somali National Library and Archives Act Successfully Concluded in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – The National Library of Somalia has taken a significant step toward institutional reform by convening a three-day public consultation
Somali National Library and UNSOM Human Rights Group Explore Collaboration
Mogadishu, December 22 — The Somali National Library (SNL), led by Director General Mr. Mohamud Mohamed Siad, held a fruitful meeting with
National Library of Somalia Participates in the 36th AFLI Conference in Doha
The National Library of Somalia (NLS) participated in the 36th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information
A Historic Visit by the Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education to the Somali National Library
Mogadishu, Monday, August 4, 2025 - The National Library of Somalia (locally known as Maktabadda Qaranka) was honored to receive a historic
Phase One of Library Renovation Completed!
Thanks to funding from UNESCO, the first phase of our building restoration—including roof repairs and climate-controlled archival rooms—is now complete. Phase two
Rare 17th-Century Ajuran Manuscript Donated to the Library
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a rare Ajuran-era Islamic manuscript to our collection, donated by the family of scholar