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Hargeisa, April 16, 2025 – In a move that signals the end of a decades-long diplomatic balancing act, the Republic of So...
16/04/2025

Hargeisa, April 16, 2025 – In a move that signals the end of a decades-long diplomatic balancing act, the Republic of Somaliland has formally withdrawn from dialogue with Somalia, following what it describes as a “flagrant provocation” by the Prime Minister of Somalia, who visited the city of Las Anod on April 12, 2025. The Somaliland Council of Ministers, in an emergency session convened today, issued a communique condemning the visit as an “unlawful breach of international norms and an incitement to conflict.” Las Anod, a city within the internationally recognized borders of Somaliland, has been a flashpoint in recent years amid renewed tribal and political tensions....

Hargeisa, April 16, 2025 – In a move that signals the end of a decades-long diplomatic balancing act, the Republic of Somaliland has formally withdrawn from dialogue with Somalia, following what it…

After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somalila...
12/04/2025

After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood. The Cold War-era airstrip, its asphalt gleaming in the sunlight, stretched toward the coastline on the Horn of Africa. A few miles away, dock workers unloaded cargo at a port on the Gulf of Aden, a vital global shipping route frequently under attack by Houthi rebels from Yemen....

After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood. The Col…

In a sharply worded parliamentary resolution issued on April 12, 2025, the House of Representatives of the Republic of S...
12/04/2025

In a sharply worded parliamentary resolution issued on April 12, 2025, the House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland has denounced the recent visit by Somalia’s Prime Minister to Las Anod, calling it “a blatant interference in and aggression against the sovereignty and statehood of the Republic of Somaliland”. The House fully backed the government's position and urged immediate action to protect Somaliland’s territorial integrity....

In a sharply worded parliamentary resolution issued on April 12, 2025, the House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland has denounced the recent visit by Somalia’s Prime Minister to Las A…

Recent outbreaks of fighting in Tigray put Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of war. Reports show that the Debretsion fa...
16/03/2025

Recent outbreaks of fighting in Tigray put Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of war. Reports show that the Debretsion faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has seized control of Adigrat city, with many civilian deaths reported in Mekelle and Adigudom. "Many casualties in Adigudom and parts of Mekelle. The rampage is part of a harebrained plan to install an illegal faction of TPLF into the position of power," said…...

Recent outbreaks of fighting in Tigray put Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of war. Reports show that the Debretsion faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has seized control of Adigrat c…

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the partial recognition of Somaliland in excha...
16/03/2025

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the partial recognition of Somaliland in exchange for permission to establish a naval base, according to the Financial Times. An American official who told the FT about the new administration’s first contacts with the leadership of Somaliland shared that discussions have begun on a possible agreement to recognize the de facto state in exchange for creating a military base near the port of Berbera on the Red Sea coast....

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the partial recognition of Somaliland in exchange for permission to establish a naval base, according to the Financial Time…

For decades, a well-worn argument has circulated among Somali nationalists: Somaliland and Somalia were never independen...
15/03/2025

For decades, a well-worn argument has circulated among Somali nationalists: Somaliland and Somalia were never independent states before 1960; they were just two regions that merged to form the Somali Republic. The claim, often repeated, is as misleading as it is persistent. The historical record tells a different story. Somaliland was not only an independent, internationally recognized state before it entered into a rushed and legally unratified union with Somalia....

For decades, a well-worn argument has circulated among Somali nationalists: Somaliland and Somalia were never independent states before 1960; they were just two regions that merged to form the Soma…

The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a warning to Americans on Tuesday saying there is "credible information related to po...
05/03/2025

The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a warning to Americans on Tuesday saying there is "credible information related to potential imminent attacks" around the East African nation. Authorities didn't provide details about the potential attacks, but the embassy in Mogadishu said it is tracking threats against multiple locations, including the capital's Aden Adde International Airport. All embassy personnel there have been told to cancel all movements, according to the warning posted…...

The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a warning to Americans on Tuesday saying there is “credible information related to potential imminent attacks” around the East African nation. Authori…

Due to persistent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by China and other foreign fleets, stocks of Somalia...
05/03/2025

Due to persistent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by China and other foreign fleets, stocks of Somalia’s yellowfin tuna are facing a collapse that could devastate the economy and affect food security. IUU fishing costs Somalia $300 million annually and threatens the livelihoods of up to 90,000 artisanal fishermen. China’s Liao D**g Yu distant-water fishing fleet, particularly, has operated illegally in Somali waters since at least 2019 and is illegally overfishing yellowfin tuna, one of the world’s most commercially valuable species....

Due to persistent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by China and other foreign fleets, stocks of Somalia’s yellowfin tuna are facing a collapse that could devastate the economy and …

On February 27, 2025, a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Mogadishu between Somalia and Ethiopia, ...
02/03/2025

On February 27, 2025, a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Mogadishu between Somalia and Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic and strategic relationship between the two neighboring countries. This agreement comes at a time when both nations are seeking to enhance their cooperation in various sectors, including trade, security, and military collaboration. This article aims to analyze the key components of the MOU, its implications for regional stability, and the challenges that lie ahead....

On February 27, 2025, a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Mogadishu between Somalia and Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic and strategic relationship …

In a significant geopolitical shift, Somalia is deliberating on granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a port along the ...
02/03/2025

In a significant geopolitical shift, Somalia is deliberating on granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a port along the Indian Ocean. This move comes as both nations work to mend diplomatic tensions following Ethiopia's controversial agreement with Somaliland—a self-declared independent region of Somalia—in early 2024. A potential framework agreement is expected to be reached by June 2025, which could redefine trade, security, and diplomatic relations in the Horn of Africa....

In a significant geopolitical shift, Somalia is deliberating on granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a port along the Indian Ocean. This move comes as both nations work to mend diplomatic tension…

The global landscape is shifting. Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger's assertion that the White House is ushering in a "n...
25/02/2025

The global landscape is shifting. Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger's assertion that the White House is ushering in a "new era" of international relations signals a pivotal moment. The Trump presidency, despite its controversies, undeniably opened doors for global nations, including Somaliland, to assert their roles on the world stage. Under Trump's administration, several key opportunities emerged. His push for a transactional foreign policy emphasized pragmatic alliances, allowing smaller nations to negotiate from positions of strategic value....

The global landscape is shifting. Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger’s assertion that the White House is ushering in a “new era” of international relations signals a pivotal moment…

Yesterday's election of the University of Hargeisa’s President, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sulub, as Chair of the Board of Direct...
25/02/2025

Yesterday's election of the University of Hargeisa’s President, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sulub, as Chair of the Board of Directors for SomaliREN—a network purportedly coordinating universities in "Somalia"—has sent shockwaves across Somaliland. The move, seen by many as a blatant contradiction to Somaliland’s steadfast commitment to sovereignty, has sparked widespread criticism from citizens, academics, and political analysts alike. The Council also elected the Rector of SIMAD University, Dr....

Yesterday’s election of the University of Hargeisa’s President, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sulub, as Chair of the Board of Directors for SomaliREN—a network purportedly coordinating universities in & #…

In a significant boost to Somaliland’s legislative framework, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Ho...
22/02/2025

In a significant boost to Somaliland’s legislative framework, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Saed Mire Farah 'Giirre', presided over a formal handover of law books provided by the Max Planck Foundation (MPF) at the House of Representatives' Library. This initiative, fully funded by the European Commission, marks another milestone in the ongoing collaboration between MPF and Somaliland’s legislative institutions....

In a significant boost to Somaliland’s legislative framework, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Saed Mire Farah ‘Giirre’, presided over a formal handover…

The Republic of Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are deepening their military and security cooperation, mar...
21/02/2025

The Republic of Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are deepening their military and security cooperation, marking a significant shift in regional dynamics. The strengthening of this partnership comes as the UAE expands its strategic influence in the Horn of Africa, positioning itself as a key player in the geopolitics of the region. Somaliland's military chief, Major General Nim'an Yusuf Osman, recently held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi with the UAE’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eisa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei....

The Republic of Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are deepening their military and security cooperation, marking a significant shift in regional dynamics. The strengthening of this part…

In recent years, Somaliland has become a symbol of stability in a region (Horn of Africa) often defined by volatility. D...
21/02/2025

In recent years, Somaliland has become a symbol of stability in a region (Horn of Africa) often defined by volatility. Despite limited international relations, Somaliland has managed to create a relatively peaceful and democratic system that has attracted attention globally as a nation with limited resources and support from the international powers still managing everything better than the neighbors and even some other countries....

In recent years, Somaliland has become a symbol of stability in a region (Horn of Africa) often defined by volatility. Despite limited international relations, Somaliland has managed to create a re…

The African Union (AU) has consistently stood for self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial ...
21/02/2025

The African Union (AU) has consistently stood for self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial borders. Yet it is inconsistent in extending these principles to Somaliland. Although the dispute regarding Western Sahara rages on unchecked, Somaliland’s more valid legal and historic claim to be recognized is unjustifiably neglected. The time has come now for the AU to move in accordance with legal integrity and moral clarity and grant Somaliland recognition as an independent African state....

The African Union (AU) has consistently stood for self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial borders. Yet it is inconsistent in extending these principles to Somaliland. …

Abdirashid Duale, the Chief Executive Officer of Dahabshiil Group, has emerged as a leading voice championing Africa’s f...
20/02/2025

Abdirashid Duale, the Chief Executive Officer of Dahabshiil Group, has emerged as a leading voice championing Africa’s financial future on the global stage. His recent address at the 27th Annual African Business Conference at Harvard Business School underscored his vision for the continent’s technological and financial potential. Speaking before an audience comprising prominent financial and business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and entrepreneurs, Duale emphasized that Africa's future lies in entrepreneurship and harnessing its own material and human resources....

Abdirashid Duale, the Chief Executive Officer of Dahabshiil Group, has emerged as a leading voice championing Africa’s financial future on the global stage. His recent address at the 27th Annual Af…

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Somaliland h officially submitted the provisional results of the Presidential...
20/11/2024

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Somaliland h officially submitted the provisional results of the Presidential and Party elections to the Constitutional Supreme Court, today, Wednesday, for final certification. Commissioner Musa Hassan Haji Yussuf asked the Chief Justice to receive the provisional results the Commission released on Tuesday, October 19. In accepting the documents, the Honorable Chief Justice expressed his appreciation of the toils, the organization, and the impeccable organizational skills of the electoral body throughout the process leading to the final polling day and the results he was being handed....

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Somaliland h officially submitted the provisional results of the Presidential and Party elections to the Constitutional Supreme Court, today, Wednesday, f…

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