Investigative Reports

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

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

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

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

Somaliland Office in Taiwan Rejects Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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

Innovative Partnership: The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in Formulating a New Development Discourse in the Horn of Africa

Introduction The formal establishment of Somaliland-Taiwan relationship in 2020 is a watershed moment that demonstrates...

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Dancing with Predators – Somalia’s Proxy War Tango in the Horn of Africa

In the intricate chess game of Horn of Africa...

SL-SAG STANDS WITH SOMALILAND: DEFENDING SOVEREIGNTY, DEVELOPMENT, AND AVIATION INDEPENDENCE

PRESS RELEASE August 26, 2024 – Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group...

FlyDubai Flight Diverted Due to Runway Issues at Somaliland’s Egal International Airport

HARGEISA, Somaliland – On August 20, 2024, FlyDubai flight...

Sir Mo Farah: My Humbling Homecoming

On World Humanitarian Day, Sir Mo Farah describes how...

More Somaliland Students Heading to Taiwan for Coveted Scholarships in Diplomatic Milestone

HARGEISA, Somaliland—In a move that underscores growing diplomatic relations,...

Red Sea Mirage: Turkey’s Snake Oil, Somalia’s Empty Promises, and Ethiopia’s Only Real Path Through Somaliland

The current geopolitical machinations in the Horn of Africa,...

Wadani-Kaah Coalition Restructuring Somaliland Political Landscape

A coalition formed by political association Kaah and opposition...
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Dr Plagiarizer: Ethiopian Prime Minister Plagiarizes Henry Kissinger

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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Innovative Partnership: The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in Formulating a New Development Discourse in the Horn of Africa

Introduction The formal establishment of Somaliland-Taiwan relationship in 2020 is a watershed moment that demonstrates the countries' innovative and pragmatic approaches to international cooperation. Both...

The Last Will and Testament of a Dictator: Djibouti’s Precarious Transition from Guelleh and Its Global Reverberations

As Ismaïl Omar Guelleh’s once-iron grip on Djibouti loosens, the Horn of Africa teeters on the brink of upheaval. Whispers of the president’s failing...

Prodigal Sons of Betrayal: Why Somaliland is Unable to Close the Revolving Door to Mogadishu

In a land where loyalty to Somaliland is expected to be unwavering, the spectacle of its leaders pardoning traitors with ease is both shocking...

Somaliland’s Unwavering Stand: Safeguarding Sovereignty Amidst Regional Rivalry

Since the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between #Somaliland and #Ethiopia on 1st January 2024, forces against the very existence of Somaliland...

Red Sea Mirage: Turkey’s Snake Oil, Somalia’s Empty Promises, and Ethiopia’s Only Real Path Through Somaliland

The current geopolitical machinations in the Horn of Africa, with Turkey's attempts to resurrect Abiy Ahmed's failed 2018 strategy for Ethiopian sea access via...

Indefinite terms of Somaliland house of elders and threat on democracy.

The House of Elders, or Guurti, in Somaliland holds a significant role in the nation's political landscape, with the power to extend its own term as well as those of the House of Representatives and the President. Originally established in 1993 as part of Somaliland's peacebuilding efforts, the Guurti was intended to serve for six-year terms. However, the House has never been re-elected, and over the years, it has extended its term multiple times, ultimately leading to its continued dominance in Somaliland's political scene. This unchecked power has contributed to a stagnation in Somaliland's democratic progress, with election delays becoming a chronic issue, often sparking political unrest and violence. The indefinite extensions granted by the Guurti have led to growing tensions between the government and opposition parties, who view these actions as unconstitutional and detrimental to Somaliland's democracy. The lack of accountability and failure to reform the constitution to reflect the current needs of the people have only exacerbated the situation. As a result, political conflicts have intensified, with peaceful demonstrations often met with excessive force, leading to casualties and further destabilization. The ongoing crisis underscores the need for constitutional amendments, adherence to the rule of law, and a clear separation of powers to ensure a more transparent and democratic governance in Somaliland.

Exclusive Interviews

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...

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...

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...

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...

Special Reports

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

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

Somaliland Office in Taiwan Rejects Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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

Ministry of Information Spends 600,000 US Dollars to Fix a Decade Old Radio Station

According to a contract signed by the Minister of Information, Culture...

How Somalia is trying to Stifle Somaliland – US ties with an Online Troll and a pseudo-Charitable Organization

In February, June, and  August 2022, Mr. Okeke-Von Batten filed Lobby Disclosure Act...

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

According to documents examined by Somaliland Chronicle, serious allegations of misconduct have emerged in the selection process for a World Bank-funded Project Coordinator position...

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Innovative Partnership: The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in Formulating a New Development Discourse in the Horn of Africa

Introduction The formal establishment of Somaliland-Taiwan relationship in 2020 is a watershed moment that demonstrates the countries' innovative and pragmatic approaches to international cooperation. Both...

Taiwan’s Landmark $22 Million Investment Promises to Transform Hargeisa Group Hospital

In a landmark development that marks the most significant investment in Somaliland's healthcare infrastructure since the colonial era, Taiwan has committed $22 million to...

The Last Will and Testament of a Dictator: Djibouti’s Precarious Transition from Guelleh and Its Global Reverberations

As Ismaïl Omar Guelleh’s once-iron grip on Djibouti loosens, the Horn of Africa teeters on the brink of upheaval. Whispers of the president’s failing...

Somaliland Supreme Court Vacates Case Against MP Abib, Upholds Parliamentary Immunity

KEY POINTS: Somaliland Supreme Court vacated the case against MP Mohamed Abib Yusuf on constitutional grounds. The court ruled that MP Abib's arrest and detention violated...

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Innovative Partnership: The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in Formulating a New Development Discourse in the Horn of Africa

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Taiwan’s Landmark $22 Million Investment Promises to Transform Hargeisa Group Hospital

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Taiwan Commits $2 Million to Support Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential and Party Elections

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