Uniting Somali businesses and communities across Africa

AFRISOM UNION

A continental platform dedicated to uniting Somali businesses and communities across Africa, strengthening economic opportunity, promoting cultural unity, and advancing Somali leadership and influence within the broader Pan-African landscape.

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Business Networking and Trade Facilitation

AFRISOM UNION connects Somali entrepreneurs, investors, and business associations across Africa to create opportunities for trade, partnerships, and investment.

Policy Advocacy and Continental Representation

AFRISOM UNION represents the interests of Somali businesses and communities by engaging with major continental institutions.

Community Development and Capacity Building

We support programs that strengthen Somali communities through education initiatives, entrepreneurship training, youth and women empowerment.

Core Objectives

AFRISOM UNION is committed to advancing economic empowerment, strengthening continental representation, and promoting sustainable community development among Somali businesses and communities across Africa.

Economic Empowerment

Facilitate trade, investment, and entrepreneurship across Somali communities.

Institutional Strength

Build lasting organizations with governance, transparency, and strategic depth.

Continental Representation

Engage with AU, UN, and national governments to advocate Somali interests.

Cultural Diplomacy

Promote Somali heritage and unity across borders.

Community Development

Support education, health, and social cohesion initiatives.

Organizational Structure

AFRISOM UNION operates through a multi-tiered framework designed for continental reach and local impact:

National Chapters

Established in key African countries to coordinate local Somali business and community efforts.

Sectoral Councils

Focused bodies for trade, agriculture, finance, technology, and other strategic sectors.

Continental Secretariat

Headquartered in Kinshasa, DRC, this body oversees strategic planning, coordination, and diplomatic engagement.

Advisory and Consultancy Arms

Afrisom Advisory Group (AAG): Strategic guidance and policy development.

Afrisom Consultancy Group (ACG)

Operational support, branding, and rollout services.

Strategic Partnerships

AFRISOM UNION collaborates with:

Pan-African Chambers of Commerce and Industry
African Union
Regional Trade Consultant
Diaspora Networks
Somali-Led Institutions Worldwide