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Why Educated Voices Are Ditching ‘Somali’ for ‘Somalian’ – And It’s Not Pedantry

In the charged discourse surrounding the Horn of Africa, a seemingly minor terminological choice carries profound implications. Referring to citizens of the Republic of...

Somaliland Calls Out Somalia’s Fabrications Over Israel Recognition

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dismisses Allegations as Mogadishu's Own Abraham Accords Lobbying Comes to Light Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs moved quickly...

Despite Kenyan Foreign Ministry Opposition, Somaliland President Inaugurates New Mission and Meets Kenyan President Ruto

The Republic of Somaliland inaugurated a new diplomatic mission office in Nairobi on May 29, 2025, proceeding despite sustained opposition from the Federal Government...

Why Somaliland welcomes an “America First” Africa Policy under President Trump

Across Somaliland, a nation with a rich history of resilience and self-sufficiency, 6.2 million citizens celebrate the return of President Trump with enthusiasm. But...

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

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.

U.S. Influence in Africa Wanes Amid Somalia’s Crisis and Geopolitical Rivalry with China and Russia

As Somalia faces escalating security threats and the resurgence of the militant organization al-Shabaab, the United States is encountering significant obstacles in maintaining its...

Ecosystem in Somaliland among 2023 Cohort of Investor Accelerator

Dream VC, an investor accelerator dedicated to training the next generation of African investors globally The Investor Accelerator (IA) program is a comprehensive course for...

The Chongqin Foreign and the Corruption-Polluted Contracts

By Edward John Some Chinese firms had invested mainly in Africa’s ongoing development but Choqqin Foreign (International) Construction Corporation (CICO), a state-owned firm exploited...

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A Friend’s Warning, a State’s Opportunity: Rethinking Somaliland’s Washington Strategy

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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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