Somaliland

The elections marked an important moment for democracy in Somaliland: after significant delays to both polls, they marked the first time that national and local elections have been held together. Look here the Independent international team observing Somaliland’s final report Says Professor Michael Walls of DPU,...

By Abdihakim Mohamed Hargeisa is the capital city of Somaliland and the most populous city across the country. The city lies between the strategic towns of Berbera port and the commercial border town of Wajaale which have made it to become the economic hub of...

Hargeisa– Issues ranging from women’s participation in politics to the relationship between peace and development were among the topics covered by a senior United Nations official during a two-day introductory visit to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, which ended today. “The reason I came was...

Human rights center is disturbed with the arrest of journalist Abdifatax mohammed Abdi in Lasanood, who works with Holhol media. He was arrested 24/10/2021 along with four traditional elders, Yusuf Ahmed Handule, Mustafa Aden Gale, Farahdeer Garad Ismail Ducaale, and Mohammed Awad Baruud. The...

By: MODUALE The Leader of Opposition party Waddani Hersi Ali Haji Hassan announced his candidacy for chairman of the party . “I am here to announce that I will stand for the chairmanship of Waddani in the upcoming GA convention on the 15th and 16th of...

By:Taiwan Focus A Taiwan-Somaliland trade fair aimed at strengthening business links and market opportunities across Africa will be held Nov. 4, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday. Isaac Chiu (邱陳煜), the deputy head of MOFA's Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs, said that...

By:Staff Writer Somaliland youth organisation "SONYO" organized an Interface meeting between youth and duty bearers on labour market trends and internship opportunities took place at Mansoor Hotel. The aim behind the meeting is for youth to learn existing opportunities in relation to employment/internship as well as...

Press-Release by: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office  Uk Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is using her visit to the Gulf to discuss new partnerships to invest in infrastructure in Africa and Asia. On her 2-day trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which began yesterday (Wednesday 20 October),...

By:Joshua Meservey, at The Heritage Foundation.    SUMMARY The U.S. should recognize Somaliland as an independent country. In practice, the territory is not now, nor is likely to be, a part of Somalia. Acknowledging that reality would allow Washington to create more effective policy in an important...

Press Release Taiwan Chiayi County Government donated a fire truck equipped with four nozzles and 16 hoses to improve Somaliland’s firefighting and disaster relief capabilities and enable firefighters to engage in rescue operations in a timely manner. Since disasters are unpredictable, the fire fighting team should...