Africa: AU Summit - African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for 39th Assembly

African heads of state and government continued to arrive in Ethiopia's capital on Thursday ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), set to… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Ranked World's Most Corrupt Country in 2025 Global Index

Somalia ranked among the world's most corrupt countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday by Transparency International, scoring just 9 out of 100… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Deploys Forces to Somalia Following Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

A report by Al Arabiya said Egypt's involvement signals Cairo's commitment to Somalia's "territorial integrity" and unity. The development follows Israel's recognition of… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Seeks U.S. Partnership After Israel Recognition

Somaliland plans to step up diplomatic outreach to Washington and other major capitals following Israel's recognition of the republic of Somaliland, pitching itself as a strategic… Read more »

Somalia: Greece Should Recognize Somaliland

On December 26, 2025, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel would formally recognize the hitherto unrecognized Republic of Somaliland. Read more »

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 Steps Up Global Diplomacy As World Governments Summit Concludes in Dubai

The World Governments Summit concluded on Thursday after its largest edition since its inception, bringing together more than 150 governments, over 500 ministers and more than 60… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Engages Global Leaders in Dubai, Meets Prince Edward

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro is attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai, joining global leaders and senior international figures in high-level… Read more »

Somalia: From Davos to Dubai - Somaliland President Steps Onto the Global Stage Again At the World Governments Summit

The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, is attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the second consecutive year, reinforcing… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE for World Governments Summit in Dubai

The president republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, left for the United Arab Emirates on Monday to attend the annual World Governments Summit in Dubai. Read more »

Somalia: Sagaljet Turns 19, Expands Global Footprint and Regional Ambitions

Sagaljet, a leading printing and creative services company in Somaliland, marked its 19th anniversary on Friday by honoring top-performing employees at a ceremony in Hargeisa,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Urges Global Reassessment At Davos, Pitches Investment Over Aid

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has called on world leaders and investors to reassess Somaliland as a country on the global stage, citing over three… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Launches Integrated Digital Hospital System With Taiwan Support

Somaliland on Sunday launched an integrated Health Information System (HIS) at Hargeisa Group Hospital, marking a major step in the country's push to modernise its healthcare… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Graduates 6,000 Soldiers in Sool, Strengthening Regional Stability

The Republic of Somaliland on Saturday concluded a large-scale military training program in the Sool Region, graduating more than 6,000 fully trained soldiers into the Somaliland… Read more »

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 »