Somalia: Somaliland Breaks Ground On National Data Center With Taiwan's Support

Somaliland on Monday began construction of a National Data Center, a $1 million project aimed at modernizing the Somalilands e-government infrastructure and enhancing… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Appointment of U.S. Envoy Waltz to UN As Ties With Washington Deepen

The U.S. Senate on Friday voted to confirm former national security adviser Michael Waltz as Washington's ambassador to the United Nations, ahead of a week of high-level meetings… Read more »

Somalia: UAE Visa Ban Targets Somalia but Recognises Somaliland Separately - a Sign of Growing Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

In 1960, Somaliland was recognised by over 35 countries, including the US, UK, and all five permanent members of the UN Security Council. Just five days after independence, it… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. House Committee Approves Bill Highlighting Somaliland's Strategic Role

The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs has approved a sweeping bipartisan package to reauthorize and restructure the U.S. Department of State, with landmark… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Deepens Financial and Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan

Somaliland is deepening its financial and diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, officials said on Tuesday, signaling expanded economic engagement in a geopolitically sensitive… Read more »

Somalia: Germany Recognizes Somaliland's Visa-On-Arrival System, Boosting Travel Access

Germany's Federal Foreign Office has updated its travel and safety advice, and on 14 September recognized Somaliland's Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) system as a means to facilitate… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Lawmakers Push for Stronger Engagement With Somaliland Amid Growing Support for Recognition

U.S. lawmakers are advancing initiatives to strengthen ties with Somaliland, signaling growing bipartisan support for the Horn of Africa nation. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland's Climate Minister Calls for Continental Energy Integration At Hydrogen Summit

The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia's capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Ruling Party Offers Condolences Over Death of U.S. Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

The chairman of WADDANI Party, the ruling party of Somaliland, has expressed condolences to the American people following the death of prominent U.S. conservative activist Charlie… Read more »

Somalia: Dahabshiil CEO Congratulates Somali Novelist Nuruddin Farah On Soas Honorary Doctorate

Somali novelist Nuruddin Farah, one of Africa's most acclaimed literary voices, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS),… Read more »

East Africa: U.S. Congress Committee Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Role in Countering China in Horn of Africa

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has praised Somaliland for resisting Beijing's influence in the Horn of Africa, noting that closer ties with the Horn… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam, Neighbours Hail 'Victory for Africa'

Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declaring the $4.8 billion project a symbol of national self-reliance and… Read more »

Somalia: Al Jazeera's Dangerous Narrative On Somaliland - Journalism or Somalia's Mouthpiece?

An article published by Al Jazeera on September 8, 2025, authored by Mohamed Gabobe, has attempted to tie Somaliland's recognition efforts to alleged Israeli plans to forcibly… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Hosts First-Ever Public Health Conference to Shape a Healthier Future

Somaliland today held its first-ever Public Health Conference, a historic gathering aimed at addressing the country's pressing health challenges and charting sustainable solutions… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Visits Army HQ, Promises Modernization

Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Irro" on Wednesday paid a working visit to the General Command Headquarters of the Somaliland National Army, underscoring his… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Lawmakers Urge Separate Somaliland Travel Advisory to Counter China

Republican leaders of two influential U.S. congressional committees on China are pressing the State Department to differentiate Somaliland from Somalia in its travel guidance, a… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Opposition Warns of External Provocations in Eastern Sool

The Kaah Party, Somaliland's opposition party, has issued a series of statements warning of rising tensions and external interference in Eastern Sool. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Orders Protection of Ethiopians As Security Forces Make Arrests

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro emphasized the country's long-standing tradition of welcoming foreigners and its deep historical ties with Ethiopia,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Inaugurates Wadaag Bank in Hargeisa

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) on Sunday inaugurated the launch of Wadaag Bank, a new commercial lender expected to expand financial services, stimulate… Read more »

Ethiopia: Somaliland, Ethiopia Central Bank Chiefs Meet to Boost Financial Cooperation

The central banks of Somaliland and Ethiopia on saturday held talks in Addis Ababa aimed at strengthening financial and economic cooperation, including cross-border trade and… Read more »

Djibouti: Somaliland President Invites Djibouti Leader Amid U.S. Recognition Push

Somaliland's President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) said on Wednesday he hopes the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh will become the first sitting head of state… Read more »