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‘No Prior Notice’: U.S. Contradicts Somalia’s ISIS Strike Claims

Senior U.S. government officials have contradicted Somalia's claims about coordination with Washington following a U.S. airstrike targeting ISIS operatives in northern Somalia, raising questions...

Somaliland: A pillar of stability, economic potential, and strategic relevance in the Horn of Africa

Set apart by its home-grown democratic governance, coherent foreign policy, great economic potential, and strategic maritime relevance, Somaliland has become a singular and indispensable...

“The Era of Photo-Ops is Over”—Except When It Isn’t

Inside President Cirro's Enigmatic UAE Visit In his first major foreign visit since taking office, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro" embarked on a high-stakes trip...

Somaliland: Trump’s Realist Foreign Policy in Action

Trump's recognition of Somaliland goes beyond just countering Chinese influence. It reflects a practical need to bring back realism - a foreign policy approach...

UAE’s Strategic Pivot? Cirro’s Visit Signals New Regional Dynamic

In a carefully orchestrated diplomatic gesture that speaks volumes about shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa, the United Arab Emirates rolled out the...

President Abdirahman “Cirro” Appoints Military General to Police, Untested Commander to Lead Army

President Abdirahman "Cirro"'s appointment of Major General Abdurahman Abdullahi Hassan Allale "Abdi Dhere" as Police Commissioner and Lieutenant General Nimcaan Yusuf Osman Gahnug as...

Somaliland President Orders Security Forces Salary Increase and Biometric Registration

Fulfilling a key campaign pledge, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” has issued Presidential Decree No. 02/012025, mandating a 50% annual salary increase for Somaliland's...

Trump’s Aid Freeze: Will Somalia Sink or Swim Without U.S. Support?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first remarks in office laid bare the new administration's litmus test for foreign aid: "Does it make America safer?...

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