Overview
he National IPv6 Centre, established in 2024 and hosted by Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (JUST), leads Somalia’s transition to the next-generation internet protocol, IPv6. Operating under the Ministry of Communication & Technology and the National Communications Authority, the Centre focuses on capacity building, infrastructure readiness, policy guidance, and stakeholder coordination. It plays a key role in implementing Somalia’s National IPv6 Transition Strategy—developed with the ITU—to help achieve 25% internet penetration by 2030 and position Somalia as a digital leader in East Africa.
Partnership and Stakeholders
The National IPv6 Center’s mission demands coordinated action across Somalia’s digital ecosystem. These collaborations ensure policy alignment, resource sharing, and nationwide IPv6 adoption:
Our Story
Somalia faces a critical shortage of IPv4 addresses, with only 50,688 public IPs supporting over 2.2 million users. To overcome this bottleneck and prepare for future technologies like 5G, IoT, and cloud computing, the country launched a national IPv6 transition strategy. The National IPv6 Centre was established as a strategic response to this challenge, spearheading efforts to:
Implement IPv6 to ensure the continuity of the Internet and support the latest technology, such as 5G and IoT, in the Federal Republic of Somalia
Unleashing exponential growth through innovation.
We have a diverse range of active projects that are driving.
Our talented team members are the driving force behind.
Customer Satisfaction is our top priority.
Milestones and Timelines
To enhance awareness and accelerate IPv6 adoption. All stakeholders encouraged to actively engage
To increase awareness and support for IPv6 deployment. Aim for 250 attendees by May 2024
To equip engineers with the necessary skills for IPv6 support. Goal of 140 attendees by May 2024, endorsed by IPv6 Forum
To prepare engineers for comprehensive IPv6 deployment. Target of 40 attendees by May 2024, with IPv6 Forum endorsement
To establish practical IPv6 experience and knowledge dissemination. Plan for a minimum of 2 Test Labs by February 2024
To achieve a 25% Internet penetration rate by 2030. 13 stakeholders have registered for IPv6 addresses with AFRINIC, 7 pending
To facilitate IPv6 services for domestic digital content. Encourage domestic content providers to adopt IPv6 Stack
To ensure dual-stack functionality across ISP infrastructure. Urge all ISPs to provide commercial IPv6 services
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Host Institution
Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (JUST), Somalia’s top institution for technology education, plays a central role in advancing the country’s digital transformation as the host of the National IPv6 Center. The university provides essential infrastructure such as IPv6 testing labs, training spaces, and research facilities for validating and certifying hardware and software. It manages the center’s daily operations, including staffing, resource management, and coordination with stakeholders. In collaboration with the National Communications Authority (NCA), JUST leads the implementation of key initiatives such as CNE6/CSE6 certification programs and supports service quality for ISPs, government bodies, and private companies. Together, JUST and NCA track performance indicators like IPv6 adoption and training effectiveness to meet Somalia’s target of 25% internet penetration by 2030. IPv6 is deeply embedded in JUST’s academic programs, particularly in computer science and engineering, fostering a skilled local workforce and reducing reliance on foreign expertise. The university also contributes to policy by helping the NCA develop technical standards and regulatory guidelines. Through applied research in emerging IPv6-based technologies like 5G and IoT, JUST is positioning Somalia for long-term digital sovereignty and innovation.
