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05/01/2025

's new Minister of Foreign Affairs , stated that the new government has not yet seen the MoU signed by former President Muse Bihi Abdi and .

He added that once they examine the MoU, they will review it and evaluate whether it serves Somaliland’s interests before making a decision.

The minister reaffirmed Somaliland's commitment to pursuing recognition through all possible avenues.

04/01/2025

Recognizing Somaliland: A Strategic Shift for U.S. Policy in the Horn of Africa

By: Ambassador Rhoda J Elmi

By: Ambassador Rhoda J Elmi In his recent article on Real Clear World, Mogadishu’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dahir Hassan Abdi, staunchly defends Somalia’s unity. However, his argument overlooks crucial realities about Somaliland’s unique history, governance, and its potential to bolster U.S. in...

04/01/2025

𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 – 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐯𝐬. 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦

By Ibraahin Baqardhe , Regional political Analyst

By: Ibrahim Muse Recently, certain politicians and officials from the Puntland region, including former president Abdiweli Gaas, have been spreading baseless accusations claiming that Somaliland has connections with the Islamic State operating in the mountainous Bari region of Puntland. These allega...

04/01/2025

Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP has urged the United Kingdom to take a decisive step in recognizing as an independent nation.

, Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP has urged the United Kingdom to take a decisive step in recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation

01/01/2025

Op-Ed: A Message to Amnesty International: Exposing Human Rights Violations in Dacawalay Ethiopia’s Somali Region

01/01/2025

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭

By Ibraahin Baqardhe

With a new administration in power, Somaliland stands at a pivotal moment to redefine its foreign policy. For over three decades,

31/12/2024

In recent high-level engagements, Somaliland and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and promoting mutual interests in the region.

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat In recent high-level engagements, Somaliland and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and promoting mutual interests in the region. These meetings underline the strategic importance of collaboration between the two neighboring states,....

30/12/2024

Nestled on the Gulf of Aden, Berbera Port is quickly becoming a crucial economic and geopolitical asset in the Horn of Africa. Once a modest outpost, the port has transformed into a significant maritime hub,

Nestled on the Gulf of Aden, Berbera Port is quickly becoming a crucial economic and geopolitical asset in the Horn of Africa.

30/12/2024

Serene nights in the heart of Hargeisa Capitol of , A peaceful and vibrant city showcasing calmness and development.

29/12/2024

Should Ireland recognise Somaliland?

by Pierce Dargan

n the past number of weeks a new president was sworn into office in Africa in a ceremony which marked the culmination of a peaceful transfer of power.

28/12/2024

Somaliland President Launches Governance Training for Ministers

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) has officially inaugurated a strategic training initiative

27/12/2024

Somaliland and Ethiopia Discuss Da’awaley Massacre and Regional Security Challenges

the discussions focused on the escalating security crisis in the Da’awaley area of Xarshin district and its neighboring regions,

26/12/2024

Dr. Ismail, Special Envoy, calls on the international community to act swiftly in response to the horrific massacre in Da’awalley, ’s Somali Region. 80 innocent civilians were killed and the town burned by the Somali Region paramilitary forces, Liyu Police. Urgent humanitarian aid and justice are needed.

26/12/2024

: Mass Burial for Dacawalay Victims After Horrific Massacre.

80 civilians, mostly women and children, were killed and burned in their homes in Da’awaley ,Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Today, they are being buried in mass graves. The atrocity, reportedly carried out by regional paramilitary forces under President Mustafe Cagjar’s orders, has left the community devastated and demanding justice.

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26/12/2024

Shocking reports from Da'awalley: This video reveals that the Liyuu Police, a paramilitary force under the Somali regional administration in led by @ Mustafe, Muhumed Cagjar has burned down the entire town, looting and destroying Isaaq villages. Atrocities broadcast live.

The attack has left dozens of civilians dead and displaced thousands of pastoralists in the area. Urgent investigation and accountability needed!

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Video copyright: khadar Dhambaal

26/12/2024

BREAKING: A delegation has departed for Border town Wajaale to hold talks with federal officials following a massacre in Da’awaley.

Yesterday, the Liyuu Police, a paramilitary force under the Somali regional administration in Ethiopia, backed by Yo’ale militias, killed dozens of civilians, displaced thousands, and burned the entire town of Da’awaley in Xarshin district.

25/12/2024

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned the recent acts of violence perpetrated by the Liyuu Police forces in the Dacawaley area under the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. These acts, which include a massacre of innocent pastoralists and the abduction of traditional elders from Somaliland, have been described as gross violations of human rights and an affront to diplomatic norms.

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned the recent acts of violence perpetrated by the Liyuu Police forces in the Da’awaley area under the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.

25/12/2024

Da'awaley Massacre: Ethiopia's Somali Regional Forces Accused of Large-Scale Atrocity

In the early hours of this morning, the Liyuu Police, a paramilitary force under the Somali regional administration in Ethiopia,