Staff

Geopolitics

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

Staff - December 2, 2024

HARGEISA, Republic of Somaliland — U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley and Major General Brian Cashman, Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force...

Editorial

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...

Editorial

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...

Development

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

Staff - October 13, 2024

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...

Editorial

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...

Justice

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

Staff - October 1, 2024

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...

News

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

Staff - October 1, 2024

The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has taken a significant step in supporting Somaliland's democratic journey by committing $2 million for the...

Editorial