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...
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...
Talks focus on technicalities of Ethiopia’s sea access request, balancing economic interests with Somalia. Ethiopia and Somalia are set to negotiate Ethiopia’s access to the sea,...
Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan dismisses allegations of unauthorized diplomacy, reaffirming his commitment to transparency and Somaliland’s independence. Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of Somaliland’s Waddani party,...
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...
Facing relentless opposition and misinformation campaigns, Somaliland’s Foreign Minister must lead a bold push for international recognition and global awareness. Somaliland, a beacon of stability and...
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...
Erdogan’s emphasis on Muslim solidarity and anti-colonial rhetoric positions Turkey as a middle power and trusted development partner in Africa amid global rivalries. Turkey’s growing footprint...
Somaliland’s new administration prioritizes recognition while rejecting harmful agreements, including MoU with Ethiopia. Somaliland’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, declared, “We will not...