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Connecting American business with opportunity across Somalia, the Horn of Africa and East Africa.

A strategic bridge between American companies seeking new growth markets and Somali-led businesses, investors, institutions and regional partners.

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Our story

Built on a conviction: lasting stability needs commerce.

The Council was founded to close a gap in U.S.–Somalia relations: the limited development of structured commercial partnerships, private-sector cooperation and U.S. investment in Somalia. Founded and self-financed by Ambassador Idd Bedel Mohamed, it has convened government and business from Kismaayo to New York, Dubai and Chicago.

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  1. KismaayoFirst US–Somalia Business Forum
  2. MogadishuEndorsed by the Prime Minister
  3. New YorkBusiness forum at UNGA
  4. Dubai & ChicagoU.S. trade shows
  5. Kenya · Ethiopia · TanzaniaRegional outreach

About the Council

A strategic bridge between American business and the region.

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WHO WE ARE:

The Leading Voice of the Private Sector, Partnering with Governments to Shape and Advance the Regional Market.

We open doors to new markets, facilitate strategic partnerships, convene business leaders and decision-makers, and help turn investment interest into commercial opportunity across Somalia, the Horn of Africa and East Africa.

01The Bridge:We bridge continents, markets, and opportunities—connecting American companies with businesses, institutions, and emerging opportunities not only in Somalia, but across East Africa and the broader African continent. By building trusted relationships and fostering strategic partnerships, we transform shared ambitions into meaningful, lasting cross-border collaboration.
02THE CONNECTIONS:We connect U.S. investors directly with federal and state ministers across key economic sectors.
03THE FOLLOW-THROUGH:Introductions are just the beginning. We brief officials, address member priorities, facilitate exploratory visits, and sustain engagement between events.
  • United States
  • Somalia
  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Djibouti
  • South Sudan
  • Uganda
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda
  • DR Congo

Embassy message

A message from the U.S. Embassy in Somalia.

Remarks from the U.S. Embassy to the Council and the partners working to grow trade between the two countries.

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Why invest now

The time to invest in Somalia is now.

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66Years of US–Somalia relations, since 1960
HIPCCompleted: global finance and credit open
18Priority sectors open to partnership
2Levels of government, direct access

Sectors include

  • Energy and Renewable Energy
  • Petroleum, Oil and Gas
  • Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Fisheries and Blue Economy
  • Mining and Minerals
  • Ports, Shipping and Maritime
  • Special Economic Zones
  • Manufacturing
  • + all 18 sectors

Programs

What the Council has convened, and what comes next.

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First US–Somalia Business ForumLaunched with the US Embassy, bringing together ministers, chambers of commerce and US companies. Bilateral Business Forum at UNGAUS and Somali business leaders and officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Trade missions and outreachConnecting businesses with the US market and regional partners.

Members

The businesses building US–Somalia trade.

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News

Latest from the Council.

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The team

The people behind the Council.

Amb. Idd Bedel MohamedChairman Abdirizak Mohamed MohamudVice Chair Abdullahi IshaqDirector of Operations
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