Somaliland has tightened its grip on Erigavo, deploying new security measures to prevent further escalation following recent clashes that have displaced 45,000 people. The government’s crackdown...
Somaliland’s markets are burning—and with them, the livelihoods of thousands. The Gobonnimo Market fire is just the latest in a series of catastrophic blazes that have...
The Gobonimo Market fire in Hargeisa has been fully extinguished, but the aftermath reveals a crisis beyond financial losses—a failure of basic infrastructure. Firefighters, police, and...
In a sharp rebuke to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Somaliland’s Ministry of Defence has dismissed reports suggesting that recent airstrikes targeting ISIS militants struck the Golis...
Somaliland has launched a bold new era of governance, unveiling sweeping security and tax reforms in the wake of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s high-stakes UAE...
A new front is emerging in the long-running tensions between Somaliland and Somalia, as clan leaders in Badhan declare their intent to capture the strategic city...
Somaliland has taken a bold and defiant stance against what it sees as an economic power grab by Mogadishu, shutting down a key livestock inspection facility...
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has launched an ambitious military reform initiative, marking a significant shift in the country’s defense strategy. As regional conflicts intensify...
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has issued a strong call for peace in Erigavo, emphasizing the need to avoid further violence and preserve the long-standing stability...
Somaliland Secures Landmark UAE Partnership Amid Strengthened Diplomatic Ties. Somaliland is entering an exciting phase of economic and diplomatic growth, thanks to the recent visit of...
Somaliland’s Waddani Chairman Hirsi Haaji Ali Attends Awdal Governor Handover Ceremony. Chairman of the ruling Waddani Party, Hirsi Haaji Ali, attended a handover ceremony in Borama,...
Britain Calls for De-Escalation as Peace Efforts Gain Momentum The United Kingdom has urged Somaliland and SSC Khaatumo to exchange prisoners in a confidence-building measure aimed...
Somaliland and the UAE formalize a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including a UAE embassy in Hargeisa, new airports, military training, and a $3 billion railway connecting Berbera...
Major agreements signal a new era of collaboration, with the UAE opening its largest economic platform to Somaliland. The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, and...
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi’s UAE visit highlights the importance of strategic diplomacy over social media optics and addresses the growing challenge of disinformation campaigns against Somaliland....
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Irro’ seeks to deepen Somaliland-UAE relations, leveraging investments for transformative development. The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi Irro,...
Somaliland Minister calls for U.S. recognition, citing mutual interests and strategic value in countering China’s influence in the Horn of Africa. Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Ahmed...
Major General Nimcan Yusuf Osman Gahnug and Major General Abdurahman Abdullahi Hassan Allale assume key security roles, with advisors named for army and police affairs. The...
A 50% annual salary increase for Somaliland’s forces highlights the government’s commitment to security and defense. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has signed a presidential decree...
Director General Shuayb Osman Mohamed leads discussions with key stakeholders to advance energy initiatives. This morning, the Director General of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals,...
Somaliland’s stability and strategic location offer the U.S. an opportunity for partnership. With Elon Musk’s potential involvement, a transformative alliance is on the horizon. Somaliland, an...
President Irro’s push for stronger ties highlights Somaliland’s aspirations for recognition and regional influence. Somaliland is ramping up diplomatic efforts to deepen its relationships with Ethiopia...
A strategic move in the Horn of Africa to safeguard U.S. interests The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Countering the Chinese Communist Party has taken...
President Irro pledges advanced weaponry, new military branches, and a 200% salary boost for soldiers as Somaliland faces growing security challenges. Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi...
As Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo forces mobilize in Erigavo, fears of an all-out confrontation loom over the volatile Sanag region. The Sanag region, particularly the city of...
President Abdirahman Irro mandates all government revenue be centralized under the Ministry of Finance to curb mismanagement and boost public trust. Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi...
Prominent Somaliland advocate and ex-diplomat Tibor Nagy returns to the State Department in a broader temporary role, pausing public commentary on African affairs. Former US Assistant...
Defense officials discuss strategies for strengthened security ties, navigating complexities from Somalia’s influence and regional diplomacy. Somaliland and Ethiopia convened in Hargeisa to deliberate on expanding...
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro appoints nine new Directors General to lead critical government ministries. On January 16, 2025, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of Somaliland...
President Irro faces internal opposition, entrenched political cultures, and a volatile regional environment as his administration sets its course for governance and diplomacy. Somaliland’s political landscape...
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) appoints officials to critical roles in foreign representation and economic infrastructure. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) of Somaliland announced pivotal appointments...
Hidden underground city and ancient artifacts suggest Somaliland was the heart of the fabled kingdom of Punt, famed for trade and culture. Archaeologists in Somaliland have...
Rising tensions as SSC-Khatumo leader Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali vows military action to capture Sanaag’s capital; Somaliland faces diplomatic isolation after Ankara Agreement. The leader of SSC-Khatumo,...
Togdheer community in disbelief as two brothers accused of killing their mother and burying her in secrecy. A horrifying murder in Somaliland’s Togdheer region has left...
Somaliland seeks international legal support to reclaim airspace control as disputes with Somalia over aviation governance intensify. Somaliland’s government is intensifying efforts to regain control of...
President Irro announces key appointments to strengthen governance across Somaliland’s regions. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) of Somaliland has issued a presidential decree appointing new governors...
Somaliland’s New Government Ministers Officially Sworn In In a significant milestone for Somaliland’s new administration, 28 ministers were officially sworn in under the leadership of President...
A critique of the Somali ambassador’s arguments against recognizing Somaliland’s independence, highlighting flawed premises and ineffective policies. Joshua Meservey challenges the Somali ambassador’s op-ed opposing US...
Following peaceful elections, Somaliland formalizes the status of its three national political parties for the next decade. Somaliland has officially renewed the licenses of its three...
29 Ministers, Deputies, and State Ministers Face Parliamentary Approval in Somaliland’s Ongoing Government Formation The House of Representatives of Somaliland convened this morning to deliberate on...
You cannot copy content of this page