Somaliland Chronicle

Somalia's House of Cards: As US billions evaporate, so does the mirage of stability. When flights stop, corruption ranks 179/180, Al-Shabaab follows Taliban's playbook, and Trump cuts aid – the chickens come home to roost. A $50B failed experiment nears its inevitable conclusion. #Somalia

Justice

Freedom of Expression Tested as Somaliland Detains Former U.S. Envoy

February 22, 2025 0

HARGEISA—Somaliland government have detained Rashid Nur Absiye, commonly known...

Analysis

Somaliland’s Tofu Diplomacy: Weak-Kneed Engagement with Turkey Undermines Sovereignty

February 17, 2025 0

The January 2024 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia...

Government

No Pay, No Explanation: Somaliland Civil Servants Left Unpaid and in Limbo Since January

February 11, 2025 0

HARGEISA, Somaliland—Civil servants across Somaliland's government institutions are facing...

News

President Cirro Returns to UAE for World Governments Summit Amid High-Stakes Agenda

February 11, 2025 0

HARGEISA, Somaliland—President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro" departed yesterday for...

Diplomacy

BREAKING: Somaliland President to Lead High-Level Delegation to Saudi Arabia

February 7, 2025 0

President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman M. Abdillahi "Cirro" is set to lead a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia, a visit that could mark a significant shift in bilateral relations. The delegation, expected to include senior cabinet members and security officials, comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to strengthen its Red Sea security framework and amid ongoing challenges in Somaliland's vital livestock export sector.

Dr Plagiarizer: Ethiopian Prime Minister Plagiarizes Henry Kissinger

August 26, 2018 0

A video of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia surfaced on twitter where he is repeating words from an interview of Henry Kissinger by...

Somaliland’s Stakes In A Fast Changing Horn Of Africa – Professor Ahmed I. Samatar

December 5, 2018 7

As most observers acknowledge, seismic changes are now underway in the Horn of Africa. As a result of an unexpected rise of a new...

Ministry of Investment Signs a Billion Dollar Deal with a Non-Existent Chinese Bank

August 26, 2018 0

On August 14th, the Minister of Investment Mohamed Ahmed Mohamoud and a Maxtor Bank, a major Chinese bank has signed a billion dollar Memorandum of...

Concerning China’s recent intensification of military posturing targeted at Taiwan

August 4, 2022 0

NEWS RELEASE With regard to China’s deliberate intensification of various forms of military posturing targeted at Taiwan recently, the Taiwan Government emphasizes that China’s provocative...

Anglo Somaliland Resources – The British Crooks that Own Somaliland Fishing Rights.

July 13, 2018 0

There is a good chance you have not heard of Anglo Somaliland Resources. It is the company that has the exclusive right to sell...

Expert Fallacy – How The Civil Service Commission Spent 2 Million Dollars on Kenyan Consultants

June 3, 2019 0

In November 2016, the Former Chairman of the Civil Service Commission Mr. Sharmarke Geele and officials from the World Bank unveiled an ambitious 10...

Transparency Solutions: How Somalia Infiltrated Somaliland

February 1, 2019 8

Chances are you may not have heard of Transparency Solutions, but it is one of the largest Non-Governmental Organizations in Somaliland, and has a...

Breaking – U.S. Air Force Transport Plane Lands in Berbera Airport

August 13, 2021 0

According to reliable sources, the United States is showing a renewed interest in Somaliland and has approached President Muse Bihi Abdi through a third...

Exclusive – KSA’s Deputy Intelligence Chief Visits Somaliland

September 25, 2018 0

Diplomatic sources in Djibouti confirm to Somaliland Chronicle that on the 21st of September, Saudi Arabia's deputy chief of directorate of intelligence known as Al...

Editorial / Opinions

The Khatumo Dilemma and the Legacy of Clan-Based Politics in Somalia

Staff - April 25, 2025

The political choices of the Khatumo community have long perplexed many observers, myself included. Their decision to pursue a federal arrangement with the Federal...

Turkey’s Shadowy Deal: Exploiting Somalia’s Resources Under the Guise of Partnership

Staff - April 23, 2025

Turkey's recent energy agreements with Somalia raise serious concerns about neo-colonial exploitation, masking a power grab under the veneer of economic cooperation. While Turkey...

Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system

Staff - April 23, 2025

Dr. Chiu Tai-yuanMinister of Health and WelfareROC (Taiwan) Health is a fundamental human right and a universal value. Improved health results in greater well-being for...

Somalia’s War on Somaliland: What’s Next?

Staff - April 18, 2025

In September 2023, amidst the conflict in Las Anod, I warned President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia against granting Federal State membership to the city...

The Pressing Issues for the Reform of Somaliland National Army Forces

Staff - April 18, 2025

Introduction Shortly, before the appointment of the Chiefs of the Somaliland National Army and the Police forces. The newly elected president of Abdirahman Abdullahi...

Somalia’s Provocative Gambit in Las Anod – Desperation Disguised as Diplomacy

Staff - April 14, 2025

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's recent visit to Las Anod represents a calculated provocation against the Republic of Somaliland's sovereignty rather than legitimate...

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BBC Africa Daily Caught up with Dr. Edna of Somaliland

Over the past six decades, Dr. Edna Adan Ismail has been a nurse and midwife. She has spent her life fighting...

Editor II - July 7, 2023

Interview

Witness History: The Somali Pilot Ordered to Bomb his own People in Hargeisa

At the end of May 1988, rebels from the Somali National Movement launched a series of lightening attacks on cities in...

Editor II - June 21, 2023

International

Questions And Answers with Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Minister Wu took questions from pool of international media reporters in Taipei on October 12th, 2022. The session was moderated by...

Staff - October 18, 2022

Interview

Exclusive Interview with Mr. Larry André — The United States Ambassador to Somalia

In this interview, we are speaking with Mr. Larry André, the current United States Ambassador to Somalia, about Somaliland and his...

Staff - July 18, 2022

Special Reports

The Diplomacy of Gullibility: How Somaliland’s Foreign Ministry Keeps Falling for International Fraudsters

Staff - January 5, 2025 0

In what has become a familiar scene in Somaliland's...

Ex-US Ambassador to Somalia Lobbies for Hormuud’s Access to American Banking System

Staff - December 19, 2024 0

Questions mount as André partners with Somali MP who...

Major Corruption Allegations Rock Somaliland Finance Ministry’s Recruitment for World Bank’s Public Resource Management Project

Staff - August 3, 2024 0

According to documents examined by Somaliland Chronicle, serious allegations...

Financial Turmoil and a New Questionable Venture Cast Shadows over Boodhari Mills’ Future

Staff - May 29, 2024 0

In our previous coverage, we explored Boodheri Mills, a...

Somaliland Office in Taiwan Rejects Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Editor II - July 22, 2023 0

The Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan has...

Government

Security Reform vs. Security Risk: Weighing the Implications of Somaliland’s Military Biometric System

Key Points Somaliland's biometric registration of security personnel aims to eliminate payroll fraud but raises security concerns Kenya-based company Innovii, which has operations in Somalia, reportedly...

The Khatumo Dilemma and the Legacy of Clan-Based Politics in Somalia

Opinion Staff - April 25, 2025 0

The political choices of the Khatumo community have long perplexed many observers, myself included. Their decision to pursue a federal arrangement with the Federal...

Turkey’s Shadowy Deal: Exploiting Somalia’s Resources Under the Guise of Partnership

Economy Staff - April 23, 2025 0

Turkey's recent energy agreements with Somalia raise serious concerns about neo-colonial exploitation, masking a power grab under the veneer of economic cooperation. While Turkey...

Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system

News Staff - April 23, 2025 0

Dr. Chiu Tai-yuanMinister of Health and WelfareROC (Taiwan) Health is a fundamental human right and a universal value. Improved health results in greater well-being for...

Somaliland President Unveils Military Reserve in First Parliament Address

Government Staff - April 20, 2025 0

Hargeisa, April 20, 2025 - President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro" delivered his first address to a joint session of Parliament today, offering his most...

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The Khatumo Dilemma and the Legacy of Clan-Based Politics in Somalia

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April 23, 2025 0

Turkey's recent energy agreements with Somalia raise serious concerns...

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Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system

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Dr. Chiu Tai-yuanMinister of Health and WelfareROC (Taiwan) Health is...

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Somaliland President Unveils Military Reserve in First Parliament Address

April 20, 2025 0

Hargeisa, April 20, 2025 - President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi...

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