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 »

Africa: Somaliland - How a Port Town in Africa Highlights the Potential of Frontier Markets

When most investors look at frontier markets, they do so from a distance - placing small bets through funds managed by others. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland to Require Overflight Permits for All Civil Aircraft From November 10

The Republic of Somaliland's Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Development announced on Sunday a new directive requiring all civil aircraft to obtain prior authorization… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Launches Landmark Agricultural Project to Boost Food Security

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Thursday inaugurated the Wajaale Plains Agricultural Development Project, a large-scale initiative aimed at… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland's Lucky Othman Kassim to Represent Nation At One Young World Summit 2025

Lucky Othman Kassim, Founder and Chairperson of the Somaliland Women's Resource Centre (SWRC), will proudly represent Somaliland at the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich,… Read more »

Somalia: DP World Fulfills $250 000 Commitment With New Science Lab Handover to Strengthen Education in Somaliland

has handed over a new science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Partners With UAE to Build Region's Largest Multi-Specialty Hospital

Somaliland is accelerating its push to become a regional hub for advanced medical care, as officials from the Ministry of Health Development met with representatives of the Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, Taiwan Strengthen Strategic Partnership With $22 Million Taiwan Medical Center Project

The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), and Taiwan's Representative to Somaliland, Mr. Allen Lou, on Sunday jointly laid the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Opens 7th National Technology Expo, Reaffirms Digital Vision and Sovereignty

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) on Saturday inaugurated the 7th Somaliland National Technology Expo and Conference in Hargeisa, reaffirming his… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland's Ruling Party Waddani Party Holds Talks With South Africa's Ruling ANC

Chairman Hersi Ali Hassan of Somaliland's ruling WADDANI Party met senior officials of the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party of South Africa, this week to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Leads Historic Peace Initiative in Sanaag - - a Model for African Reconciliation

In a landmark stride toward peace and national unity, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), has successfully concluded a… Read more »

Somalia: DP World Launches New Jebel Ali - Berbera Shipping Route

DP World has launched a new strategic shipping route connecting Jebel Ali Port in the UAE with Berbera Port in Somaliland. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Defence Minister Meets U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Amid Push for Stronger Ties

Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali met on Thursday with U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) in Washington, marking another step in expanding congressional… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Arrives in Ethiopia for Talks

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) arrived in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Tuesday for an official visit following an invitation from Prime… 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: Somaliland President to Visit Ethiopia On Official Invitation

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi will travel to Ethiopia on Tuesday following an official invitation from the Ethiopian government, officials told Horn… Read more »

Somalia: Turkish-Somaliland Partnership Delivers Agricultural Boost to Sahil Region

In a significant boost to local agricultural development, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate General in Hargeisa,… 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's Waddani Leader Meets Kenya's Vice President to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Somaliland ruling party Chairman Hersi Ali H. Hassan held a private dinner meeting with Kenya's Vice President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, late on Tuesday, as part of efforts to deepen… Read more »