By pushing for international recognition, Somaliland has been carving out a space for itself in the region and in the international system.
After 33 years of peaceful state building, the role Somaliland plays in regional geopolitics cannot be downplayed anymore....
The recent discussions surrounding the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland have reignited outdated fantasies of Somali unity, exposing once again the deep chasm between political illusions and on-the-ground realities. While Mogadishu clings to the rhetoric of...
The 69-year-old president-elect of the breakaway region of Somaliland will officially assume office on 13 December, with a reputation as a unifier and pragmatist.
The opposition leader of the breakaway region of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi – more popularly known...
By Professor Nassir Hussein Kahin, Gollis University, Hargeisa
Somaliland’s November 13, 2024, presidential elections have drawn widespread acclaim from international observers, further strengthening its case for recognition as an independent state. Over 100 observers from more than 25 countries, including...
First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Somaliland for their active participation in electing their new leadership. This significant milestone reflects the nation’s commitment to democracy and progress. I sincerely congratulate President Abdirahman Mohamed...
AhmedMohamed Mohamoud ‘Siilaanyo,’ a towering figure in Somaliland’s history, passed away on November 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilience, vision, and service. From his early days in British Somaliland to leading a nation through its formative...
Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Silanyo” born 86 years ago was a Somaliland politician who was President of Somaliland from 2010 to 2017. He was a long-time member of the government, having served as Minister of Commerce of the Somali Republic,...
As Somaliland approaches its upcoming election, there is a growing hope that the event will be peaceful and prosperous. I encourage Somalilanders to care for, love and respect one another as we move toward this critical moment in our...
As Somaliland approaches the pivotal November 13, 2024 presidential and multiparty
elections, the stakes have never been higher as our nation faces an unprecedented
crossroads. Despite decades of peace and self-reliance, Somaliland faces threats from
internal divisions and multiple external actors conspiring...
By Michael Rubin ,National Security Journal
Confederations Dissolve. Washington Errs When It Ignores Reality: Both Somaliland and South Yemen say they want independence. In both cases, their independence would benefit U.S. national security yet, in both cases, the State Department rejects recognition, essentially arguing once...