Meeting H.E. Minister of Finance of Somalia – Africa's Finance Minister of the Year 2025
Meeting with Africa's Finance Minister of the Year
9/11/20251 min read
In August 2025, during a strategic fact-finding mission to Somalia on behalf of GOPA AFC, I had the distinct honor of meeting with His Excellency the Minister of Finance of Somalia, Biihi Iman Egeh, recently nominated as Africa's Finance Minister of the Year.
This recognition underscores Somalia's remarkable progress in fiscal management and economic transformation under his leadership. Our discussion centered on:
Somalia's fiscal priorities and structural reforms
Financial resilience and macroeconomic stability
Opportunities for international partnerships
Strategic initiatives for sustainable economic growth
The Minister's vision for Somalia's economic future and his commitment to transparency and good governance exemplify the leadership that earned him this prestigious continental recognition.
This encounter highlighted the significant strides Somalia has made in rebuilding its financial institutions and creating an enabling environment for economic development. As Africa's Finance Minister of the Year, his insights provide invaluable perspective on the continent's economic trajectory.
This meeting was part of a comprehensive fact-finding mission engaging key stakeholders across Somalia and Kenya to explore opportunities in economic development, financial inclusion, and strategic partnerships.
