Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit

Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, with the presidency describing the trip as a private visit. Read more »

Kenya: UAE, Kenya Leaders Boost Trade, Security Cooperation

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, met William Samoei Ruto, President of the Kenya, during his working visit to the UAE, with both leaders… Read more »

Somalia: Ted Cruz Signals Trump May Recognize Somaliland

Senator Ted Cruz expressed strong optimism that President Donald Trump will recognize Somaliland before the end of his term, highlighting growing momentum in Washington for deeper… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Congratulates Israel On Independence Day, Reaffirms Cooperation

The government of Somaliland on Wednesday extended its congratulations to the Israel on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Eswatini: Taiwan Condemns China Over Eswatini Visit Disruption

The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has strongly condemned China for what it described as coercive actions that led to the postponement of Lai Ching-te's planned visit… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Moves to Back Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport Project

The United States has stepped up engagement with Ethiopia's economic and aviation leadership, seeking to connect the country with American companies and financial partners to… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Pushes Back Against Foreign Stance, Reaffirms Sovereignty

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday reaffirmed its sovereignty, responding to a recent joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Taiwan Leader's First Africa Visit

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday welcomed the upcoming official visit of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to the Kingdom of Eswatini, describing it as a… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Rejects Somalian Government Claims Over Sovereign Diplomacy

The government of Somaliland has firmly rejected what it described as "misleading claims" by the Somalian Government regarding its sovereign diplomatic relations, including… Read more »

Somalia: Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland After Recognition

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic ties four months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Calls Tree Planting National Duty

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Wednesday called for a unified national effort to protect the environment and expand tree planting, warning that climate… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Outlines Reforms, Recognition Push in Annual Address

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday set out his government's achievements, challenges and priorities in a State of the Nation address to parliament,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Holds Red Sea Maritime Security Meeting

The Republic of Somaliland convened a high-level maritime security coordination meeting on Monday, bringing together key government institutions to assess emerging threats and… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland MP Urges Elon Musk's X to Recognize Somaliland Identity

A Somaliland lawmaker has called on Elon Musk and social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to address what he described as a lack of digital recognition for Somaliland users,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Ministry Performs (C-Section), Saves Goat Life

Somaliland's Ministry of Livestock Development has successfully carried out a complex cesarean section (C-section) on a goat that was unable to give birth, underscoring growing… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland NGO Honours 30 Influential Women Leaders

Sunshine Organization has honoured 30 of the most influential women in Somaliland, recognising their contributions across sectors including business, health, education, media,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Names New Ministers, Reshuffles Deputies

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) has appointed new ministers and reassigned several deputy ministers in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Hold Talks to Deepen Development Cooperation

Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance said an Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held high-level consultations with Liu Junfeng of the China International… Read more »

Ethiopia: IGAD Envoy Meets Ethiopia Foreign Minister On South Sudan Peace Efforts

Intergovernmental Authority on Development "IGAD" Special Envoy for South Sudan Moussa Djama held consultations with Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gideon Timotheos in Addis Ababa,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Meets Major Traders Over Inflation Pressures

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro held talks with leading business figures on Wednesday to address rising inflation and economic pressures linked to… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Lawmaker Pushes Somaliland Recognition After Israel Move

A U.S. congressman said recent legislation he introduced could help pave the way for closer ties with Somaliland and potentially support future recognition of the self-declared… Read more »

East Africa: Somaliland President Discusses Regional Security With Former IGAD Envoy

The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, held a meeting at the Presidential Palace with former Intergovernmental Authority on Development… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Seeks Aiib Backing for Bishoftu Airport Project

Ethiopia's Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held talks with the president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to strengthen cooperation and explore financing for key… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest Somalia Accuses Türkiye of Role in Military Operations

Authorities in Somalia's Southwest State have accused Türkiye of involvement in military operations in the region, alleging that Turkish-trained forces, equipment and drones… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Establishes National Forces Pension Authority in Reform Push

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has issued a decree establishing a National Forces Pension and Entitlements Authority, covering all branches of the country's… Read more »