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...