From July 26 to 31, 2025, Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, will host the 18th edition of the Hargeisa International Book Fair (HIBF), the...
He who controls water controls life. But he who politicizes the flow may one day drown in the current of his own ambition.” –...
CID Commander Dismissed, Whistleblower Journalist Pursued
In what appears to be a dramatic inflection point in Somaliland’s justice system, Commander Ali Geedo Yare, head of...
By Mohamed Ahmed Awil
Somaliland has historically struggled to establish reliable relationships with international development partners in its quest for international recognition.
Previous administrations prioritized partners...
For over three decades, Somaliland has stood as a rare beacon of stability and democratic governance in the Horn of Africa. Since reclaiming its...
The political terrain of Somaliland and the contested SSC-Khatumo regions is shifting beneath the feet of its most prominent actors. At the heart of...
In the volatile geopolitical theater of the Horn of Africa, where diplomacy is a contest of narratives and leverage, Somaliland’s foreign policy under President...
By Michael Rubin
On June 30, 2025, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro arrived in Qatar to meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani,...
Introduction
In June 2025, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro made a landmark visit to Doha at the invitation of the Qatari government. The visit...
As Somaliland gears up to celebrate its 65th anniversary of independence from Britain on June 26, 2025 tonight, the nation is riding a wave...