External Partnerships Desk (EPD)

The Parliamentary Global Engagement Unit (PGEU) coordinates the House of Elders’ international engagement. Our mandate includes parliamentary diplomacy with foreign parliaments, treaty scrutiny before ratification, investment oversight for projects over…

Heritage Archive – Kaydka Hiddaha

The Heritage Archive preserves the history of elder governance in Somaliland. Collections include: historical documents from the 1993 Borama Conference, oral history recordings from founding elders, photographs documenting traditional governance,…

Mediation & Conflict Resolution Services

The House of Elders offers traditional conflict resolution services through the Peace & Reconciliation Committee. Using the ancient Somali xeer system, we mediate inter-clan disputes, facilitate community reconciliation, and foster…

Office of the Speaker – Gudoomiyaha

Hon. Saleebaan Mohamoud Adan serves as the Speaker of Golaha Guurtida JSL. The Speaker presides over House sessions, represents the institution nationally and internationally, ensures orderly conduct of business, and…

Peace & Reconciliation Committee

Gudiga Nabadda iyo Heshiisiinta – The traditional heart of the Guurti. This 15-member committee applies centuries of Somali conflict resolution wisdom (xeer) to modern challenges. Responsibilities include inter-clan dispute mediation,…

Security & Defence Committee

Gudiga Ammaanka iyo Gaashaandhigga – The Security & Defence Committee oversees national security policy, defense matters, border security, and emergency response. With 12 members, this committee reviews all legislation related…