Somalia: Somaliland Issues Urgent Drought Appeal As Crisis Deepens Nationwide

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has issued a renewed national drought appeal, warning that conditions are rapidly deteriorating across several regions… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Declares Road Deaths a National Emergency

Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday declared the country's rising toll of road accidents a national emergency, calling for swift and coordinated… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Holds Talks With UK and EU Envoys On Security, Governance and Development

Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro held separate high-level meetings on Monday with the United Kingdom and European Union ambassadors, focusing on security… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia State Minister of Defence Says Government, Al-Shabaab Allowed Heavy-Weapons

Discover moreBy: Omar Hassan, Horndiplomat Correspondent in Mogadishu Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Congressional Report Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Role As China Backs Mogadishu's Claims

A new report submitted to the U.S. Congress by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) highlights Somaliland's economic strength, strategic importance, and… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Bans Passenger Transit Through Mogadishu Over Security Concerns

Somaliland's Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports has announced new restrictions preventing airlines from routing passengers through Mogadishu, citing heightened security risks… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Blocks Coordinated Internet Price Rise After Nationwide Backlash

A Somaliland government committee said on Wednesday that a coordinated internet price increase introduced by telecom operators on Aug. 8 was unlawful, after public pressure forced… Read more »

Somalia: IATA, FlydDubai and Ethiopian Recognise Somaliland Visa-On-Arrival As U.S. Confirms Somalia E-Visa Breach

Hargeisa: Three major aviation bodies and airlines including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines have updated their travel guidance… Read more »

Somalia: Several Flights Diverted From Somaliland Airspace As Government Enforces New Clearance Rules

Several international flights were diverted away from Somaliland's airspace in recent days after failing to obtain clearance under newly enforced aviation rules, aviation sources… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Enforces Full Airspace Control As Somalia's E-Visa Data Breach Raises Security Concerns

The Republic of Somaliland has officially begun enforcing full control of its airspace, marking a major step in the Horn of Africa nation's assertion of sovereignty and aviation… Read more »

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 »