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A Press Conference Before a Plane Ticket: What President Abdirahman Cirro Owes Somaliland

As President Cirro heads to Washington to tout Somaliland's democratic credentials, a sitting MP asks why the government has jailed dozens of journalists at home — and why the President has never once faced an open press conference.

Citizens, Not Clansmen: Somaliland’s Unfinished Task

Just days ago, a Norwegian football supporter drew sharp criticism for refusing to join the rhythmic rowing cheer that swept through the stadium stands....

Breaking the Cycle of Foreign Assistance Enabling Corruption

U.S. Department of StateAmbassador Michael C. GonzalesSenior Foreign Service Officer & U.S. Ambassador to ZambiaJanuary 21, 2026 Moral Hazard - A situation where one party assumes...

A Tale of Two Capitals: Hargeisa Rises as Mogadishu Falls

By Ambassador Mahmoud Adam Jama GalaalRepresentative of the Republic of Somaliland to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Yesterday's assault on Godka Jilacow Prison in Mogadishu...

From Controversy to Cornerstone: DP World’s Lesson for Egal Airport

Many got DP World's Berbera deal wrong, but Berbera thrived. Maharat could reshape Somaliland’s skies too—but only if scrutiny, not hope, carries the day. Each...

Building a United Somaliland: Why Tribalism Threatens Our National Development

By Mohammed A. Gaas Somaliland, a country which has restored its independence, has forged a remarkable path towards stability and self-governance in a region often...

Somaliland’s Hidden Treasure: Can Minerals Fuel Prosperity or Fuel Conflict?

Introduction Somaliland, a self-declared but unrecognized state in the Horn of Africa, stands at a critical juncture. For three decades, it has defied the odds,...

Oligarchs and State Capture: Anatomy of the Somaliland Telecom Scandal

HARGEISA – A clumsy attempt at state-sponsored disinformation has forced President Abdirahman M. Abdillahi "Cirro" into a humiliating public retreat, compelling Somaliland's telecommunication oligarchy...

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A Press Conference Before a Plane Ticket: What President Abdirahman Cirro Owes Somaliland

As President Cirro heads to Washington to tout Somaliland's democratic credentials, a sitting MP asks why the government has jailed dozens of journalists at home — and why the President has never once faced an open press conference.
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