Tag: Bab Al Mandab

Analysis

Recognition Abroad, Reckoning at Home: President Irro Takes Somaliland to Jerusalem and into the Abraham Accords — Now Comes the Hard Part

Staff - June 9, 2026

President Abdirahman "Irro" departed for the UAE on June 9th — confirmed by Chronicle reporting from the scene. No official itinerary. No statement from...

Editorial

Foe Rather than a Friend: Unpacking Djibouti’s Hostility towards Somaliland

Staff - June 4, 2024

Djibouti’s hostility towards Somaliland is driven by economic competition and regional defense strategies, fearing Berbera port's rising prominence. Djibouti, relying heavily on port revenues, views Somaliland as a threat to its economic dominance and leverages political capital to destabilize it. However, Somaliland must shift focus from personal relations to strategic interests to counteract Djibouti's aggression.

Opinion

THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND: THE SHINING LIGHT OVER THE HORIZON OF HORN OF AFRICA

Staff - January 18, 2022

The geographical location of the Republic of Somaliland is one of the world's most strategically important areas. Yet the powerful influence of China, Turkey,...

Geopolitics

When Interests Align: New Defense Bill Calls for Direct Security Cooperation Between the United States and Somaliland

Staff - December 16, 2021

As reported by Somaliland Chronicle over the weekend, the most high-profile American delegation in over a decade is currently in Hargeisa, capital of the...

Uncategorized

Russian Operatives Scout Somaliland Locations

Staff - January 31, 2020

In December 2019, a group of Russian military age males applied for visas in Djibouti's Moscow Consulate on separate dates and on brand new...

Diplomacy

Breaking – President Bihi Departs for an Official visit to Djibouti

Staff - September 3, 2019

The President of the Republic of Somaliland HE Muse Bihi Abdi is departing today to the neighboring country of Djibouti on an official visit. Though...

News