Somalia: Somaliland Envoy Attends Israel Independence Day Event

Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday highlighted growing ties between the Republic of Somaliland and Israel after Somaliland's representative to the United States,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Returns Home After UAE Visit

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro returned to the country on Thursday following a visit to the United Arab Emirates that began in late April and was officially… Read more »

Ethiopia: Macron Arrives in Ethiopia for Third Official Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday for his third official visit to the country, where he was welcomed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland-Americans Hold First Advocacy Day At Minnesota Capitol

Somaliland-Americans gathered Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol for the first "Somaliland American Day," an event bringing together lawmakers, local officials and members of… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Ports, Free Zone Authorities Hold Talks to Boost Trade Cooperation

Somaliland Ports Authority held high-level discussions on Tuesday with the Somaliland Free Zone Authority aimed at strengthening cooperation between Berbera Port operations and the… Read more »

Somalia: Hargeisa Council Elects New City Leadership

Somaliland's capital Hargeisa has new city leadership after the local council voted on Tuesday to elect engineer Abdirisaq Mohamed Farah, known as "Wiiwaa," as mayor and Eng. Aadan… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S., Ethiopia Discuss Security, Commercial Cooperation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Washington on Monday to discuss expanding security cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Foreign Ministry Appoints Special Envoy to Greece Amid Growing Strategic Ties

Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Dimitrios Tourikis as Special Envoy to the Hellenic Republic (Greece), as Somaliland seeks to deepen diplomatic engagement in… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, Israeli Businesses Hold Historic Talks in Addis Ababa

Business leaders and officials from Somaliland and Israel held a historic meeting in Addis Ababa aimed at strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two sides. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Rejects Sudan Allegations, Urges Dialogue

Ethiopia on Tuesday rejected what it described as "baseless accusations" made by Sudanese military officials, while calling for dialogue and a ceasefire in Sudan's ongoing… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Named Africa's Best Airline 2026

Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network. Read more »

Somalia: UK Somaliland Alliance Condemns Antisemitic Attack in London, Expresses Solidarity

The UK Somaliland Alliance (UKSLA) on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as a "brutal antisemitic terrorist attack" targeting members of the Jewish community in Golders… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Elders Extend Parliament Terms, Draw Criticism

HARGEISA, April 29 (Horn Diplomat) Somaliland's House of Elders on Tuesday approved a 27 month extension of the mandates of the House of Representatives and local councils, opting… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Condemns White House Dinner Shooting, Backs Trump

Somaliland's President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Sunday strongly condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing solidarity with the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Foreign Ministry Receives Ordaaye After Global Rise

Somaliland's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, together with the Director General of the ministry, Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan,… Read more »

Somalia: Israel Cabinet Approves First Ambassador to Somaliland

Israel's cabinet has approved the appointment of the country's first-ever ambassador to Somaliland, marking a key step in formalizing diplomatic relations following recognition of… Read more »

Somalia: Tanker Hijacked Near Somalia After Envoy Warns On Bab El-Mandeb

Pirates operating near the Somalia coast have hijacked an oil tanker carrying at least 11 Pakistani crew members, with the vessel remaining under their control days after the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit

Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, with the presidency describing the trip as a private visit. Read more »

Kenya: UAE, Kenya Leaders Boost Trade, Security Cooperation

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, met William Samoei Ruto, President of the Kenya, during his working visit to the UAE, with both leaders… Read more »

Somalia: Ted Cruz Signals Trump May Recognize Somaliland

Senator Ted Cruz expressed strong optimism that President Donald Trump will recognize Somaliland before the end of his term, highlighting growing momentum in Washington for deeper… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Congratulates Israel On Independence Day, Reaffirms Cooperation

The government of Somaliland on Wednesday extended its congratulations to the Israel on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Eswatini: Taiwan Condemns China Over Eswatini Visit Disruption

The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has strongly condemned China for what it described as coercive actions that led to the postponement of Lai Ching-te's planned visit… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Moves to Back Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport Project

The United States has stepped up engagement with Ethiopia's economic and aviation leadership, seeking to connect the country with American companies and financial partners to… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Pushes Back Against Foreign Stance, Reaffirms Sovereignty

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday reaffirmed its sovereignty, responding to a recent joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Taiwan Leader's First Africa Visit

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday welcomed the upcoming official visit of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to the Kingdom of Eswatini, describing it as a… Read more »