Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Israel and U.S. Support at UN, Condemns Genocide Denial

The government of Somaliland on Tuesday welcomed remarks by Israel and the United States at the United Nations Security Council acknowledging genocide committed against its people… 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, France Move to Deepen Ties As Heritage Project Launched

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Irro" on Sunday held talks with France's Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, Romain Joly, and a large French delegation on an official… Read more »

East Africa: IGAD Urges Eritrea to Reconsider Withdrawal

Eritrea has formally withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), accusing the regional organisation of abandoning its legal mandate and failing to… Read more »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's Borama Reopens and Resumes Daily Life After Thursday's Unrest

Calm has returned to the Somaliland city of Borama after unrest on Thursday led to clashes and disruptions across parts of the Awdal regional capital, residents and local officials… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Deepens Dialogue With Development Partners to Advance Inclusive, Sustainable Growth

The Government of Somaliland on Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with international development partners in Nairobi, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth, climate… 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 Welcomes Qatar to Open Offices in Bid to Deepen Strategic Ties

Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Irro" held extended talks on Wednesday with Qatar's Ambassador Abdullah Bin Salem Al Nuaimi in Hargeisa, as the Horn of Africa… 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, Taiwan Advance Strategic Maritime Pact With High-Level Coast Guard Visit

Somaliland and Taiwan have taken another significant step in strengthening their expanding security partnership as a Taiwanese Coast Guard delegation arrived in Hargeisa for… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, U.S. Deepen Security Cooperation During Africom Commander's Visit to Hargeisa, Berbera

A senior U.S. military and diplomatic delegation visited Somaliland on Wednesday for high-level security talks and an assessment of strategic infrastructure along the Red Sea… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Issues Urgent Drought Appeal As Crisis Deepens Nationwide

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has issued a renewed national drought appeal, warning that conditions are rapidly deteriorating across several regions… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Declares Road Deaths a National Emergency

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday declared the country's rising toll of road accidents a national emergency, calling for swift and coordinated… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Holds Talks With UK and EU Envoys On Security, Governance and Development

Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro held separate high-level meetings on Monday with the United Kingdom and European Union ambassadors, focusing on security… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia State Minister of Defence Says Government, Al-Shabaab Allowed Heavy-Weapons

Discover moreBy: Omar Hassan, Horndiplomat Correspondent in Mogadishu Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Congressional Report Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Role As China Backs Mogadishu's Claims

A new report submitted to the U.S. Congress by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) highlights Somaliland's economic strength, strategic importance, and… 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 Blocks Coordinated Internet Price Rise After Nationwide Backlash

A Somaliland government committee said on Wednesday that a coordinated internet price increase introduced by telecom operators on Aug. 8 was unlawful, after public pressure forced… Read more »

Somalia: IATA, FlydDubai and Ethiopian Recognise Somaliland Visa-On-Arrival As U.S. Confirms Somalia E-Visa Breach

Hargeisa: Three major aviation bodies and airlines including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines have updated their travel guidance… Read more »

Somalia: Several Flights Diverted From Somaliland Airspace As Government Enforces New Clearance Rules

Several international flights were diverted away from Somaliland's airspace in recent days after failing to obtain clearance under newly enforced aviation rules, aviation sources… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Enforces Full Airspace Control As Somalia's E-Visa Data Breach Raises Security Concerns

The Republic of Somaliland has officially begun enforcing full control of its airspace, marking a major step in the Horn of Africa nation's assertion of sovereignty and aviation… 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 »

East Africa: Horn Review Institute Article Highlights Growing Momentum for Somaliland's International Recognition

Hargeisa: A new article by the Horn Review Institute, titled "Momentum Builds Behind Somaliland's Quest for Recognition," signals a decisive shift in how international policymakers… Read more »