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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has said that calls for Somali unity are misplaced unless they first include other Somali-inhabited territories in the Horn of...
HARGEISA — Somaliland has ordered the suspension of Air Djibouti flights to its territory starting January 7, escalating a rapidly deteriorating diplomatic standoff linked to Israel’s...
Somaliland Pulls Envoy From Djibouti After Israel Recognition. The Republic of Somaliland has formally recalled its ambassador to Djibouti for consultations, signaling a sharp escalation in...
Maritime Muscle: Cairo and Riyadh Stage Massive Drill as Addis Ababa Sounds Alarm. A major Red Sea naval exercise involving Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and key regional...
The Somaliland government has cancelled a planned event commemorating “Xeer Ise” in the port town of Zeylac, after rising tensions between local communities prompted fears of...
The Strategic Successes of Ismail Omar Guelleh’s Era: Why Djibouti Stands as a Model of Stability. As Djibouti prepares for a potential sixth term under President...
What is this alliance that Somalia is part of that is isolating Ethiopia? Somalia’s entry into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden security architecture matters...
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) received Djibouti’s Representative to Somaliland, Ambassador Hussein Omar Kawaliyeh, at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa on Tuesday — a meeting that...
DJIBOUTI — In a high-level maritime security conference hosted at the French military base in Djibouti, Somaliland’s Coast Guard Commander, Admiral Ahmed Hure Haariye, joined counterparts...
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia said Wednesday it has suspended several routine operations after a budget standoff in Washington triggered a federal government shutdown. In a...
When President Ismail Omar Guelleh stood beside Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the moment carried far...
Djibouti: A Global Public Good for Regional Stability and Development. By Ilyas M. Dawaleh Economists call a public good something that benefits everyone, without exclusion or...
By Ilyas M. Dawaleh More than 3.4 billion people worldwide now live in countries that spend more on interest payments than on health. For the Horn...
Somaliland stands at a critical juncture, achieving remarkable diplomatic strides on the global stage under the leadership of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. However, this promising...
Historic Somaliland-Djibouti Summit Unlocks Strategic Path for Regional Integration and Stability. President Irro’s return from Djibouti marks a breakthrough in Horn of Africa diplomacy, highlighting a...
President Irro’s tour of Doraleh Terminal and talks with Djibouti Ports Authority mark turning point for regional trade and infrastructure cooperation. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro...
Somaliland’s President Irro urges greater global engagement, regional security cooperation, and French diplomatic presence in Hargeisa. President Abdirahman Irro briefs France, UK, and Ethiopia envoys in...
Djibouti and Somaliland reaffirm cultural unity and strategic partnership in a high-level summit led by Presidents Guelleh and Irro. In the heart of Djibouti’s Republic Palace,...
President Irro explores Djibouti-Telecom’s high-tech submarine cable station, signaling regional digital integration. Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro visits Djibouti-Telecom’s submarine cable landing site, marking a major step...
President Irro and President Guelleh launch high-level talks as Djibouti’s top officials hail “unbreakable ties” and open doors to deeper strategic, trade, and security cooperation. President...
Djibouti is no longer just a speck on the map of the Horn of Africa. In 2025, it is steadily emerging as a continental force reshaping...
Two major diplomatic events have unfolded in the Horn of Africa within the past week: The state meeting between Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Egyptian President...
In a thunderous constitutional address, Somaliland’s president halts talks with Mogadishu and unveils a bold national security, defense, and recognition strategy. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro...
Ethiopia Deploys 2,500 Troops to Crush Al-Shabaab and Stabilize Somalia Under New AU Initiative. Ethiopia deploys thousands of troops under the African Union’s new peacekeeping force...
President Guelleh’s strategic vision propels Djibouti’s global influence as Abdoulkader Houssein Omar takes the reins of foreign affairs. Djibouti appoints Abdoulkader Houssein Omar as new foreign...
New African Union Commission leader lauds Mogadishu ties, focuses on regional stability and counterterrorism cooperation. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s arrival in Mogadishu marks not only his first...
Sulayman Hassan Waaberi becomes the first East African to influence global football policy, marking a significant breakthrough for the region. Sulayman Hassan Waaberi’s election to FIFA’s...
As Russia eyes naval bases in the Gulf of Aden-Red Sea region, Djibouti and Somaliland emerge as critical battlegrounds in the great power struggle. Russia’s geopolitical...
Adaptation of Hassan Ghedi Santur’s The Youth of God Explores Migration, Faith, and Radicalization Sabrina Dhowre Elba’s casting in Nuur signals a major moment for Somali...
Djibouti’s Power Play: Youssouf’s Election as AU Chief Marks a New Era in African Diplomacy. Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected chair of...
Algerian diplomat Selma Haddadi secures the AU Commission deputy chair, solidifying North Africa’s influence in the continental body. Algeria has cemented its grip on African diplomacy...
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is set to win the AU Commission race, leveraging his experience, French-speaking bloc support, and the political prowess of President Ismail Omar...
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...
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,...
Hajj costs for Somali pilgrims rise to $4,604, significantly higher than regional neighbors, sparking debates over transparency and affordability. The Somali Ministry of Endowments and Islamic...
U.S.-contracted aircraft equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to bolster Djibouti’s border security. The Djiboutian Air Force is set to enhance its defense capabilities with the...
Raila Odinga and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf emerge as frontrunners in a high-stakes contest for leadership of the African Union Commission. The race to succeed Chad’s Moussa...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visits to Djibouti and Ethiopia highlight France’s shifting priorities and evolving strategies in Africa. Against the backdrop of declining influence in...
The European Council on 16 December decided to prolong the mandate of the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and of the EU’s military training mission in...
BY Kasim Abdulkadir: A recent donor briefing in Geneva, Switzerland, highlighted the urgent need for funding to address the humanitarian crisis affecting migrants along the Eastern and...