Opinions

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...

Not so long ago on the 18th May 2025, we celebrated the 34th anniversary of Somaliland’s reassertion of its sovereignty. This Thursday, on June 26th 2025, we...

Stalled Abroad, Stuck at Home: Why Somaliland’s Global Ambitions Are Fading Somaliland has long prided itself on being an outlier in a volatile region. Since...

Press Release Somaliland Human Rights Defenders Recognize Mohamoud Abdi Jama ‘Xuuto’ Amid Rising Intimidation on International Whistleblower Day Oakland, California, USA – June 23, 2025 —...