Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry, World Bank Review Progress of Spring Project

Senior officials from the World Bank and Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development held talks on Wednesday to review the implementation of the World Bank-financed… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, U.S. Africom Hold Strategic Defense Talks in Germany

Somaliland's Minister of Defense, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, led a senior delegation to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, for high-level… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia, AU Commission Discuss Horn Security, COP32 Preparations

Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held high-level talks in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, focusing on peace… Read more »

Somalia: UK Government Opens Applications for Chevening Scholarships for Somali Professionals

Applications are now open for the UK Government's fully funded Chevening Scholarships, offering talented Somali professionals the opportunity to pursue a master's degree at leading… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry Moves to Centralize Government Revenue Documents

Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has launched a new initiative to centralize the printing, registration and oversight of government revenue collection… Read more »

Ethiopia: Abiy Leads Ethiopia's Drive to Plant 800 Million Trees in a Single Day

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed joined millions of citizens on Sunday in a nationwide campaign to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day, as government officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Orders Full Coverage of Dialysis Costs

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has ordered free dialysis treatment for kidney patients, the urgent purchase of 15 additional dialysis machines and a… Read more »

Africa: AU Condemns Houthi Attacks On Red Sea Shipping, Urges De-Escalation

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Thursday condemned attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning… Read more »

Somalia: Kulmiye Party Urges UK to Renew Somaliland Recognition in Congratulatory Letter to New Prime Minister

Somaliland's opposition Kulmiye Party has congratulated Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham while urging the United Kingdom to renew its historic recognition of… Read more »

Somalia: From Facebook Appeals to a Lifesaving Network - One Man's Mission to Transform Blood Donation in Somaliland

For twelve years, medical laboratory professional Abdilaahi Abdi Muse has helped connect patients with blood donors through volunteer networks. Today, his grassroots humanitarian… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry Unveils 2027 Budget Priorities to Parliament

Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has begun formal consultations with lawmakers on the preparation of the country's 2027 national budget, outlining key… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Health Ministry Delegation Holds Cooperation Talks in Taiwan

A delegation from Somaliland's Ministry of Health Development, led by Director General Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, has begun an official working visit to Taiwan aimed at strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, UK Discuss Deeper Strategic Cooperation

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro met British Ambassador to Somalia Charles King on Tuesday for talks focused on expanding cooperation between the United… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Engineer Launches Geospatial Intelligence Company

A Somaliland-born engineer with more than seven years of experience at international technology and engineering organizations has launched a geospatial intelligence company based… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches AfCFTA Exports, Ships $15 Million in Goods

Ethiopia exported goods worth USD 15 million under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, marking a milestone in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Launches Groundbreaking Seawater Desalination Project

Somaliland on Wednesday launched construction of a major seawater desalination project in the coastal district of Saylac, marking what officials described as one of the country's… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Pardons 609 Prisoners Nationwide

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) on Tuesday granted a general presidential pardon to 609 prisoners convicted of minor offences, exercising his… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Backs Modern Voter Registration Rollout

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) on Monday met the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to review plans for a nationwide modern voter registration exercise,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Cabinet Approves Joint Declaration With Israel

Somaliland's Council of Ministers on wednesday unanimously approved the Joint Declaration signed between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel, marking another step in… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Rejects Claims of Eastman Minerals Investment Agreement

Somaliland's Ministry of Energy and Minerals has rejected reports claiming that Eastman Minerals Inc. has signed an investment agreement to undertake mining activities in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Joins Global Military Integrity Conference in UK

Somaliland's Ministry of Defence said it participated in an international conference at the UK Defence Academy aimed at strengthening transparency and combating corruption in… Read more »

Africa: UAE-Africa Dialogue Calls for Stronger Strategic Partnerships

The 2026 Hili UAE-Africa Dialogue concluded in Addis Ababa on Friday with African and Emirati officials calling for deeper strategic partnerships, increased investment and greater… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Opens National Judiciary Conference, Pledges Judicial Independence

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Sunday opened the 10th National Judiciary Conference, reaffirming his administration's commitment to strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Sets Record As 42,519 Students Begin Exams

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Saturday officially launched the 2026 national certificate examinations for middle and secondary schools, marking the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Marks 66th Independence, Reaffirms Sovereignty

Somaliland celebrated the 66th anniversary of its independence from Britain on Thursday, with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro reaffirming the country's sovereignty,… Read more »