One Step near to Recognition of Somaliland
The scramble for Somaliland has gone a notch higher with Ethiopia set to send a full ambassador to Hargeisa. This comes after reports emerged that Egypt had heightened its plans…
It’s Time for a U.S. Navy Port Call in Somaliland
191122-N-PC620-0043 DJIBOUTI (Nov. 22, 2019) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) approaches a refueling pier in Djibouti. Normandy is part of the East Coast Surface Action Group and is…
Somaliland’s Foreign Minister arrives in Turkey
The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Somaliland arrived in Turkey for talks with his Turkish officials at the ministry of foreign affairs. Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Yasin Haji Mohamud Hiir…
Kenya to establish diplomatic offices in Somaliland
The relationship between Somaliland and Kenya is seemingly blossoming, and Nairobi has now expressed interest in establishing diplomatic officers in Hargeisa, a significant move that would increase the northern breakaway…
BREAKING NEWS: Ethiopia to appoint a full ambassador to Somaliland
Reliable sources from Somaliland’s presidency said that Ethiopia is sending a full ambassador to Hargeisa after Egyptian delegation consisting of military and diplomats that paid a courtesy call to Somaliland…
Abaarso Tech University Reaches New Heights In Joint Workshop With American And Danish Universities
Focusing on affordable housing in the city of Hargeisa, this university from Somaliland aims to create sustainable development models for all its citizens.
Ethiopia delegation Lands In Hargeisa for high level talks, as Egypt checks out.
An Ethiopian delegation led by Finance minister Ahmed Shide has arrived in Hargeisa the capital of Somaliland to discuss bilateral relations. This just a week after a team from Egypt…
White House National Security Council welcomes Somaliland Taiwan ties
The United States has hailed the newly found diplomatic relationship between Somaliland and Taiwan describing it as a tremendous step. In what may be seen as long shot by the…
Ethiopia warns Somaliland government not to accept Egypt military base
A delegation from Egyptian government arrived in Somaliland this week and met with Somaliland president Musa Bihi Abdi and other senior government officials. The delegation including diplomats and military officials…
Taiwan offers scholarships to Somaliland students
The Director of Higher Education announced that Taiwan will offer education scholarships to Somaliland college and university graduates. The announcement follows a meeting between officials from the ministry of education…
Somaliland Government Bans Khat indefinitely
Somaliland has today banned of the consumption and trade on Lyft tobacco or Khat which recently raised concerns among the public. The ministry of commerce stated that the product will…
BREAKING NEWS – EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT DELEGATION VISITS HARGEISA SOMALILAND
According to sources, an Egyptian government delegation visited Somaliland on July 12 for a series of high-meeting with members of Somaliland government on bilateral ties and cooperation between the two…
Somaliland: agreement reached for Somaliland Elections
The three national political parties in Somaliland have reached a new agreement concerning the upcoming local council and parliamentary elections in the country. They have also amended some of the…
White House support Taiwan and Somaliland ties
The White House National Security Council has tweeted its support of strengthened informal ties between Taiwan and Somaliland. On July 1, Taiwan and Somaliland announced plans to exchange representative offices.…
Viewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia
In our series of letters from African journalists, Ismail Einashe considers how Somalia has become caught up in the US election campaign. President Donald Trump is making Somali-American congresswoman Ilhan…