Every year on 18 May, the people of Somaliland celebrate the restoration of their independence with enormous pride, patriotism, and national unity. Across the country and throughout the diaspora, Somalilanders gather in streets, homes, stadiums, public squares, and community centres to commemorate one of the most important days in their history. From Hargeisa to Berbera,…
In many African countries, leaders begin their political journey with good intentions and public support, but over time they become isolated from ordinary citizens. They stop hearing the truth. Instead, they only hear what their inner circle wants them to hear. And this is where the danger begins. Behind almost every weak government, unpopular leader,…
On 16 September 2025, the Somaliland government announced that it had signed an agreement with a company called Maharat Investment Company to develop and modernise Hargeisa Egal International Airport with an investment reportedly worth 70 million US dollars. The agreement was signed in Dubai by Somaliland’s Minister of the Presidency, Khadar Hussein Abdi, and the…
Today, the local government council of Hargeisa elected Eng. Abdirisaq Mohamed Farah “Wiiwaa” as the new Mayor of Hargeisa and Eng. Aadan Jama Haddi “Mideeye” as the Deputy Mayor of the capital city. Their election comes at an important political moment following the resignation of the former mayor, Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge. Mooge legacy The departure…
Turkey and Israel are intensifying competition in the Horn of Africa, with Somalia and Somaliland emerging as key battlegrounds for oil, military influence and control of vital Red Sea trade routes. Turkey has consolidated its position through formal agreements with Somalia’s federal government, securing major offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration rights alongside a…
A strategically important Somaliland air base and port have been offered to the U.S. as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins and Iran-backed threats target the key Red Sea choke point of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Top U.S. military officials, including the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, recently visited…
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including China – engage with sub-Saharan…
Introduction An AU Fact-Finding Mission visited and stayed in Somaliland from 30 April to 4 may 2005, to see the prevailing situation (political, socio-economic, security, humanitarian and other related issues) in the country and listen to the concerns of the leadership and people of Somaliland, and duly report back the findings of the Mission to…
أكتب هذا المقال بصفتي مواطن من جمهورية صوماليلاند. لا أحمل كراهية لأحد، ولا أبحث عن خصومات، لكنني—مثل أي مواطن يحترم نفسه وبلده—حين تتعارض المبادئ والمصالح أضع مصلحة بلادي فوق الجميع. هذا ليس تشدداً ولا عناداً، بل منطق الدول والشعوب: كل دولة في العالم تجعل مصالحها أولاً، وتركيا نفسها تفعل ذلك. ومن حقي أن أفعل الشيء…
Dhawaan, Maxweynaha Jamhuuriyada Somaliland, Mudane Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi (Cirro) ayaa 2dii February safar shaqo ugu baxay magaalada dubai. Madaxweynuhu waxa uu sanadkii labaad oo xidhiidh ah ka qayb-galay Shirka Caalamiga ah ee Kulanka Dawladaha Adduunka (World Governments Summit), shirkaas oo ka qabsoomay Magaalada Dubai ee dalka Midowga Imaaraadka Carabta. Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyada Somaliland iyo Dubai Shirkan…
