Somaliland

By: Joshua Meservey Amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration may consider recognizing the self-governing coastal region of Somaliland as independent from Somalia, Somali Ambassador to the United States Dahir Hassan Abdi wrote an op-ed arguing that...

By: Mohamed Duale , Horndiplomat editor President Trump is expected to appoint Dr. J. Peter Pham, a prominent Republican Africa expert and strong advocate for Somaliland’s recognition, as the top U.S. State Department official overseeing African affairs,...

By: Staff writer President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), issued a presidential decree Yesterday, January 13, 2025, appointing new Director Generals to several key ministries. The decree, numbered JSL/XM/WM/222-029/012025, takes immediate effect.

By: Abdillahi Mohamed Bile As Somaliland’s new administration assumes power, it faces a critical foreign policy challenge: balancing the competing influences of regional and global powers. This task is not only a test of diplomacy but also...

By: Eid Ahmed , Pan-Africanist, law student 1. Introduction: The Horn of Africa at a Crossroad The Horn of Africa, a region historically marked by conflict and instability, now faces an existential threat...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat The Minister of Aviation, Space, and Airports Development of Somaliland, Fu’aad Ahmed Nouh, has announced the government's ambitious plans to regain full control over the nation’s airspace with the assistance of international legal...

By: Abdirisak Aamir Somaliland has a strong case for self-government that makes Somalia's claim to authority over it increasingly lack credibility. Against the background of both historical precedents and socio-political developments over recent decades, the assertion of...

The following is a statement released by the Laasgeel Institute, highlighting their concerns regarding China's alleged involvement in Somaliland’s eastern Sool region through its ally, Somalia. The institute outlines the threats posed to Somaliland's sovereignty and the potential destabilization of the...

By. Abdifatah Barawani, Researcher, Political and Security Analyst Introduction A great deal of expectation has been placed on the newly elected government of Somaliland for various sectors to be reformed and make a...

By: Ambassador Rhoda J Elmi In his recent article on Real Clear World, Mogadishu’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dahir Hassan Abdi, staunchly defends Somalia’s unity. However, his argument overlooks crucial realities about Somaliland’s unique history, governance, and...