Tag: Mogadishu

By Michael Rubin On June 30, 2025, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro arrived in Qatar to meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani,...

Ambassador Riley's diplomatic mission signals Washington's growing interest in direct engagement Key Points U.S. Ambassador Riley led a rare full-team visit to Hargeisa, signaling deepening ties. Washington...

Outgoing commander's expected June trip to Hargeisa follows dramatic reversal on Somalia security claims The Trump administration has nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson...

Somali Embassy in Washington DC

Somalia's House of Cards: As US billions evaporate, so does the mirage of stability. When flights stop, corruption ranks 179/180, Al-Shabaab follows Taliban's playbook, and Trump cuts aid – the chickens come home to roost. A $50B failed experiment nears its inevitable conclusion. #Somalia

The January 2024 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, promising maritime access in exchange for potential recognition, sent shockwaves through the Horn...

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

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...