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International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating the Next Generation On the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate...

  The meeting between Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Major General Claude K. Tudor Jr., commander of US Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), to discuss security...

Former Foreign Minister's rare public reckoning exposes the high cost of fixating on Mogadishu while Hargeisa's strategic gravity redefines regional power dynamics. By Goth Mohamed...

By Goth Mohamed Goth Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli has issued a stark warning regarding the emerging geopolitical alignment between Saudi Arabia and Turkey—dubbed...

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT  First Ever Somaliland Diaspora Visit to Israel  Dates: 17 – 22 October 2026 | Destinations: Jerusalem · Tel Aviv · Haifa Israel-Africa Business Connect (IABC), in joint collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland, invites dedicated diaspora leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and civil society representatives to engage in a landmark six-day program of institutional, business, and cultural exchange with Israeli counterparts. The civil society, business community and other interested stakeholders residing within the Republic of Somaliland are equally welcome to apply. Program Highlights Include: Official & Institutional Engagement: High-level dialogues with Israeli government institutions. Diaspora Leadership & Peer Exchange: Diaspora leadership and peer exchange focusing on governance, innovation, education, and modernization. Business & Economic Cooperation: Exploring investment opportunities, strategic trade partnerships, and exclusive networking sessions with Israeli business innovators and investors. Cultural & Heritage Exchange: Guided historical and sightseeing tours in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa. Following the formal diplomatic ties and mutual recognition established between the governments of Somaliland and Israel, this historic visit represents a definitive step toward strengthening ties between the two peoples and building lasting partnerships. Logistics & Vetting: The full six-day program is priced at €1,370 per person (double occupancy basis). This includes hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, guided tours, official meetings, site entrance fees, and group ground transportation. Not Included: International airfare, travel insurance, lunches (approximately $20–$25 per day), airport transfers, gratuities, visa fees, and private taxi transport or personal expenses outside the arranged group itinerary. Please note that the IABC Business Forum will liaise directly with Somaliland community association committees to coordinate logistics, and all applicants will undergo strict verification as Somaliland citizens. Spaces are strictly limited.  The Diaspora Department encourages the participation of highly qualified professionals and community leaders who are best positioned to advance the objectives and scope of this program - quality matters more to us than quantity. This is more than a visit, it is a statement of dialogue, economic cooperation, and people-to people connection....

Exclusive Investigation Reveals Funding Disparity, Clan Favouritism, and Opaque Procurement in Strategic Infrastructure Initiative By Rahma Ibrahim Nur HARGEISA – A World Bank-funded road project intended...

By Abdirahman Ibrahim Abdillahi For more than seven decades, the agricultural research station at Bishoftu has worked on the crops, livestock and technologies that underpin...

By Abdirahman Ibrahim Abdillahi The July visit brought Somaliland agricultural researchers into contact with one of Africa’s leading livestock research institutions, opening possibilities for knowledge...

State-of-the-art conservation hub aims to preserve ancient Qur’anic manuscripts and safeguard Islamic heritage for generations to come. By Jama Ayaanle Feyte BORAMA – In a momentous...

By Abdirahman Ibrahim Abdillahi ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Somaliland Institute of Agricultural Research (SIAR) is seeking to deepen scientific cooperation with the International Livestock...