Somalia: U.S. House Committee Approves Bill Highlighting Somaliland's Strategic Role

The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs has approved a sweeping bipartisan package to reauthorize and restructure the U.S. Department of State, with landmark… Read more »

Somalia: From Ports to Investment - President Irro Puts Somaliland On UAE's Global Stage

Somaliland is stepping onto the international investment stage, as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Irro" travels to Dubai to highlight the country's strategic Berbera Port… Read more »

Africa: Somaliland President Pitches Investment Opportunities At Africa Debate UAE

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday showcased his country's investment potential at The Africa Debate - UAE 2025 in Dubai, telling investors that the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Gold Heist - CCTV Shows Georgian Tourists Stealing $42,000 in Gold

Somaliland police are investigating the theft of gold worth $42,000 from 75-year-old Sakhiya Ibraahim at Ali Gold jewellery shop in Hargeisa, reportedly carried out by two Georgian… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Meets U.S. Military Officials to Strengthen Security Ties

The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), held a strategic meeting on Monday with senior U.S. military officials for security in East… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Breaks Ground On National Data Center With Taiwan's Support

Somaliland on Monday began construction of a National Data Center, a $1 million project aimed at modernizing the Somalilands e-government infrastructure and enhancing… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Appointment of U.S. Envoy Waltz to UN As Ties With Washington Deepen

The U.S. Senate on Friday voted to confirm former national security adviser Michael Waltz as Washington's ambassador to the United Nations, ahead of a week of high-level meetings… Read more »

Somalia: UAE Visa Ban Targets Somalia but Recognises Somaliland Separately - a Sign of Growing Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

In 1960, Somaliland was recognised by over 35 countries, including the US, UK, and all five permanent members of the UN Security Council. Just five days after independence, it… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Deepens Financial and Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan

Somaliland is deepening its financial and diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, officials said on Tuesday, signaling expanded economic engagement in a geopolitically sensitive… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Lawmakers Push for Stronger Engagement With Somaliland Amid Growing Support for Recognition

U.S. lawmakers are advancing initiatives to strengthen ties with Somaliland, signaling growing bipartisan support for the Horn of Africa nation. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam, Neighbours Hail 'Victory for Africa'

Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declaring the $4.8 billion project a symbol of national self-reliance and… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Hosts First-Ever Public Health Conference to Shape a Healthier Future

Somaliland today held its first-ever Public Health Conference, a historic gathering aimed at addressing the country's pressing health challenges and charting sustainable solutions… Read more »

East Africa: U.S. Congress Committee Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Role in Countering China in Horn of Africa

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has praised Somaliland for resisting Beijing's influence in the Horn of Africa, noting that closer ties with the Horn… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland's Climate Minister Calls for Continental Energy Integration At Hydrogen Summit

The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia's capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across… Read more »