Somaliland

Horndiplomat-Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi has announced his administration released the prisoners of War who were captured during Turkaraq skirmishes between Puntland forces and Somaliland’s National Army. Horndiplomat Reports Somaliland President has urged Puntland President Saed Abdilahi Deni should also release Somaliland prisoners of war. “I...

By: CPJ Authorities in the breakaway state of Somaliland should immediately release television reporter Abdirahman Keyse Mohamed, also known as Tungub, and investigate the police officer who fired a shot that injured the journalist during his arrest, the Committee to Protect Journalists said yesterday. On May...

By: Mohamed Duale HARGEISA, SOMALILAND —People, cattle, camels, donkeys and even a lion dressed up in Somaliland's red, and green flag colours for parades and celebrations Saturday marking 28 years since Somaliland’s self-declared independence from the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Celebrations were held across the country to mark the...

By: Mohamed Duale Horndiplomat-A delegation of Uganda parliamentarians arrives in Somaliland capital Hargeisa for a fact-finding mission of the internationally unrecognized nation which is marking its 28th independence day on May 18. The delegation is part of several others from Africa which will join the Somalilanders...

By: MoDuale Horndiplomat-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has pardoned 517 prisoners.-Horndiplomat reports The convicts regained their freedom following a presidential pardon effected by the head of state as part of the country’s 28th independence anniversary commemorations. This is an annual activity undertaken by the president a...

A northern Virginia man who served decades ago as a colonel in the Somali Army is facing accusations in a federal courtroom that he tortured and killed those perceived as enemies of the government. A civil jury in Alexandria heard opening statements and testimony Monday...

Horndiplomat-Waddani Party Chairman Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro Meets with UK Ambassador to Somalia Benfendor in Hargeisa on Monday. During the meeting, Waddani leader and UK Ambassador discussed the issues related to elections and violation of basic principles of constitutional rights and arrest of MP Dhakool. "It...

By: Mohamed Duale Horndiplomat-The President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi has recieved in his office a high level delegation led by UK ambassador to Somalia Amb. Ben Fender. During the meeting, President Bihi and US Ambassador discussed a wide range of issues pertaining on stability and...

Haji Abdulkarim Husen Yusuf (better known as Haji Abdi-Waraabe) – may Allah bless his soul- passed away on Friday the 10th of May 2019 coinciding with 5th of Ramadan 1440 of the Islamic calendar. A lot is being written on the occasion of his...

Horndiplomat-Ethiopia, Eritrea and Saudi Arabia have joined countries that have shown interest in facilitating talks between Somaliland and Somalia. Several countries, including, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Turkey , Saudi Arabia and EU member states have also shown a keen interest in facilitating these prospective talks. On 4...