Opinions

By Harir Yassin In a dramatic week that exposed the fragility of Somaliland’s governance and regulatory institutions, the coordinated decision by telecom giants Telesom, Somtel, and Soltelco to...

The recent remarks by Kulmiye Party Chairman Muj. Mohamed Kahin regarding the two-year postponement of the party’s central committee meeting are both noteworthy and...

‎By Ibrahim Mohamed ‎ ‎As global adversaries such as China and Iran expand their influence in the Horn of Africa, the United States finds itself at...

Somaliland, a de facto independent state since 1991, leverages its Gulf of Aden location and mineral wealth to attract global investors and strategic partners...

Challenging Misinformation: A Comprehensive Response to ISIR’s July 2025 Policy Brief By Ibrahim Mohamed 1. Executive Summary 2. Abstract 3. Introduction 4. ISIR’s Framing and Misrepresentations 5. Historical and Legal...

This week is more than books; it’s about culture, history, arts, theatre, music, and poetry,” says UK Hargeisa Office Head Louise Hancock at the...

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...