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AFRICOM Commander General Langley Set to Visit Somaliland Amid Potential Recalibration of Washington’s Regional Policy

General Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is set to visit...

Staff - December 22, 2024

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News

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

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

Diplomacy

Rep. Scott Perry Leads Push for Somaliland Recognition with Landmark Bill

In a landmark legislative milestone, Congress has introduced H.R....

Government

Somaliland’s New Cabinet: Fresh Faces, Business Ties, and Notable Absences Shape President Cirro’s Government

HARGEISA, Somaliland - In a carefully orchestrated announcement that...

News

Nation Before Politics: When Opposition Becomes Obligation – President Bihi’s Parting Message

From defying Beijing to signing landmark MoU with Ethiopia, President Bihi's final cabinet meeting marks the end of a presidency defined by challenges and bold diplomacy. His parting shot? A stark message to Somaliland's incoming government: 'The right to opposition rhetoric ends when governance begins.' Read our analysis of his complex legacy:

Geopolitics

U.S. Ambassador to Somalia and CJTF-HOA Commander to Visit Somaliland Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

HARGEISA, Republic of Somaliland — U.S. Ambassador to Somalia...

Editorial

The Politics of No Return: Why President Cirro Cannot Appease His Way to Reform

Somaliland's Democratic Triumph Faces Its Greatest Test President-Elect Dr. Abdirahman...

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Development

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

October 13, 2024 0

In a landmark development that marks the most significant...

Editorial

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

October 1, 2024 0

As Ismaïl Omar Guelleh’s once-iron grip on Djibouti loosens,...

Justice

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

October 1, 2024 0

KEY POINTS: Somaliland Supreme Court vacated the case against MP...

News

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

October 1, 2024 0

The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has...

Diplomacy

Somaliland Orders Closure of Egyptian Cultural Center Amid Strategic Diplomatic Maneuver

September 11, 2024 0

In a bold diplomatic move, the government of Somaliland...

Law

Balancing National Security and Rule of Law: The Controversial Arrest of MP Mohamed Abib Yusuf in Somaliland

September 4, 2024 0

KEY POINTS: Arrest of MP Mohamed Abib Yusuf: Detained on...

Geopolitics

Ethiopia Reiterates its Quest for Red Sea Access as Djibouti Presents a Counterproposal

August 31, 2024 0

In a recent media address, Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Taye...

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

Charting the Path Forward: Key Priorities for President Abdirman Mohammed Abdilahi

Staff - December 22, 2024

As Somaliland ushers in a new era under the leadership of President Abdirman Mohammed Abdilahi, I believe the nation stands at a critical juncture....

Somaliland in the Spotlight: U.S. Recognition Plans and Strategic Shifts in the Horn of Africa

Staff - December 21, 2024

The Horn of Africa is once again in the global spotlight as reports emerge of former U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to recognize the...

The Strategic Implications of Somaliland’s Recognition: A Comprehensive Analysis

Staff - December 20, 2024

The pursuit of international recognition by Somaliland represents a pivotal moment that could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. This analysis...

The Politics of No Return: Why President Cirro Cannot Appease His Way to Reform

Staff - November 23, 2024

Somaliland's Democratic Triumph Faces Its Greatest Test President-Elect Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro"’s sweeping electoral victory, securing over 60% of Somaliland's presidential vote, represents more...

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

Staff - October 15, 2024

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

Staff - October 1, 2024

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...