Hargeisa – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), today inaugurated the Livestock Trade and Production Conference at the Grand Haadi Hotel in Hargeisa.

This first-of-its-kind conference focused on the livestock sector in Somaliland was organized to a high standard by the Ministry of Livestock and Pastoral Development, in collaboration with its partner agencies and organizations. The conference will run for two days.

This national forum brought together all diverse stakeholders involved in the livestock trade and development sector. The Director General, Mr. Ahmed Osman Jama (Talo-same), and the Minister of Livestock and Pastoral Development, H.E. Dr. Omar Shucayb Mohamed, delivered speeches and expert presentations. They provided comprehensive details on the conference’s objectives, which are to showcase the real potential of Somaliland’s livestock and to strengthen the care, production, trade, and marketing chain for live animals.

Furthermore, the Minister and the Director General emphasized that this conference genuinely encourages innovation, improves livestock production, and opens new business opportunities to increase income, job creation, and the economic development of the Republic of Somaliland.

In his keynote address at the Livestock Trade and Production Conference, the President extended his gratitude and commendation to the senior officials, staff of the Ministry of Livestock, and the agencies and individuals who made the conference possible.

The President stated that livestock are the foundation of the country’s economy, a symbol of our heritage and culture, and the cornerstone of life and unique livelihood for the people of Somaliland.

The President underscored that live animals are central to the country’s production output (GDP) and the backbone of the hard currency we earn from livestock exports.

The President noted that every Somalilander, in their daily life, witnesses the importance livestock hold for us.

On another note, the President affirmed that it is imperative to make a significant shift from our traditional livestock husbandry methods, which can no longer withstand the living conditions our livestock now face, particularly environmental degradation, recurring droughts, and the impacts of Global Climate Change. The President stated that the Government has begun taking many steps to address the problems and challenges facing the Livestock Trade and Production sector.

The President highlighted that the Government is committed to:

1. Developing modern livestock farming systems,
2. Creating new grazing regulations for all regions of the country,
3. Caring for and expanding rangelands,
4. Environmental conservation,
5. Resilience against Climate Change,
6. Controlling livestock diseases.

In conclusion, the President of the Republic of Somaliland noted that the Government welcomes the advice and expertise of national and international investors and experts who participated in the conference, stating that investment and participation in the Livestock Trade and Production sector of Somaliland is open to anyone ready to invest, ensuring mutual and equitable benefit for all.

The Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland has issued a sharp rebuke to recent comments by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who suggested in a China Global Television Network (CGTN) interview that China possesses the military capacity to forcibly “bring back” Taiwan.

In the interview segment aired on December 21, 2025, President Mohamud expressed support for China’s positions amid discussions on bilateral ties, marking the 65th anniversary of Somalia-China diplomatic relations. He highlighted China’s role as a reliable partner in infrastructure, security, and development.

The Taiwan Representative Office responded firmly, stating:

“We reiterate that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country and that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other.”

The office emphasized that maintaining freedom, security, peace, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region represents a broad international consensus. It accused China of engaging in “unilateral military provocations, suppressive actions, and grey zone tactics” that threaten Taiwan’s democracy and regional stability, with potential global ramifications.

The statement urged the Somali government to prioritize its own national development and internal challenges rather than aligning with China’s geopolitical stance:

“We urge the Somalia government to focus on its national development and other internal priorities, not to be China’s cheerleader in geopolitical competition. Echoing China’s warring rhetoric achieves nothing but undermines international peace, stability, and trust.”

The office reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to upholding universal values of democracy and working with allies and like-minded nations to preserve regional and global stability, despite what it described as political coercion, diplomatic suppression, and distortive propaganda from the Chinese Communist Party.

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Hargeisa — Former President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has addressed the recent legal disagreement between the Chairman of the ruling Kulmiye party, Mohamed Kaahin Ahmed, and the Chairman of the party’s Central Committee, Mahmoud Jama Warfa. Muse Bihi called on both sides to suspend or halt the separate meetings they have been holding.

Speaking on the matter, Muse Bihi stated that social media has been widely circulating legal debates between the two officials in recent days, and he insisted that such meetings should be paused until a resolution is reached.

“Recently, social media has been dominated by a legal debate between Kulmiye Party Chairman Mohamed Kaahin Ahmed and Mahmoud Jama Warfa. I urge both chairmen to suspend the meetings they are convening,” said the former President.

He noted that the Kulmiye party has previously been known for resolving internal matters through dialogue, discussion, and mutual understanding, and he emphasized that the current disagreement is not severe.

Furthermore, he affirmed that the issues currently facing the party will be addressed collectively, and the legal dispute between the two sides will be resolved through lawful means.

Hargeisa – The Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan, opened a meeting emphasizing the Ministry’s role in steering foreign policy and the necessity for a Whole-of-Government Approach to protect national interests in a unified manner.

The Director-General stated that the implementation of effective results and full coordination among government institutions leads to national interests becoming unified and jointly protected.

During the meeting, participating institutions presented their roles related to external relations, specifically trade and investment, travel and border security, the environment and climate change, education, the role of the diaspora, and youth development.

The Directors-General of the Ministries of Investment, Defense, and Sports, who addressed the meeting, pledged to actively play their part in the issues discussed.

The discussions called for strengthening the importance of effective international cooperation and internal collaboration.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the need for continuous institutional coordination and strengthening international linkages. It was announced that a follow-up meeting will be held in three months to evaluate the implementation of the agreed-upon points.