Somalia: Somaliland President Welcomes Direct Tel Aviv-Hargeisa Flights, Israeli Tourists

Somaliland would welcome direct civilian flights with Israel and hopes to draw Israeli tourism and investment following Israel's recognition, Somaliland's president said in an… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Visits Borama Unrest Victims Hospital

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Irro" on Sunday visited Hargeisa General Hospital to see several people injured during recent unrest in the western city of… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Cabinet Approves Beekeeping and Honey Production Law

Somaliland's Cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved a Beekeeping and Honey Production Bill, marking the eighth piece of legislation passed by President Abdirahman Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Senator Ted Cruz Declares Somaliland a Critical U.S. Maritime Security Partner

Somaliland's strategic importance to the United States took center stage during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on maritime security in Africa, where Senator Ted Cruz… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Denies Somalia Talks, Accuses Mogadishu of Interference

Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports suggesting renewed dialogue with Somalia, saying the negotiation track remains fully suspended and no discussions are… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Opens First National Justice Reform Conference in 14 Years

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) on Monday opened a two-day national conference on overhauling the country's justice institutions, the first gathering of… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Bans Passenger Transit Through Mogadishu Over Security Concerns

Somaliland's Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports has announced new restrictions preventing airlines from routing passengers through Mogadishu, citing heightened security risks… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Tightens Borders, Rejects Somalia-Issued Travel Documents

Somaliland has declared that visas or travel authorizations issued by Somalia are not valid for entry into its territory, tightening control over its borders and reinforcing its… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Strengthens Maritime Security Coordination Through National Stakeholder Meeting

The Maritime Security Coordination Office (MSCO) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation convened the Somaliland Maritime Security and Development… Read more »

Somalia: Swedish Lawmakers Visit Somaliland to Boost Relations

A high-level delegation from the Parliament of Sweden arrived in Somaliland this week on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, supporting democratic… 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: 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 »