Somaliland

I am writing this piece to share some of my Somaliland dreams although I am cognizant that dreams are never static but dynamic and always evolving. I am trying to share a glimpse into my reflections on the topics so as to enthrall my...

Somaliland is virtually a young nation not because of the 26 years since it has reclaimed its independence from Somalia after 31 years of a failed union, but given the fact that approximately 70% of its population is under the age of 30. The youth...

China and Somalia on Tuesday (Aug 18) hit out at Taiwan for opening a representative office in the breakaway state of Somaliland after the two sides, which lack international recognition, wove stronger ties. Taiwan opened its office in the Somaliland capital Hargeisa on Monday, with...

By:Mohamed Duale, Editor-in-Chief, Horn Diplomat  Horndiplomat- Somaliland the ruling party KULMIYE and one of the opposition parties, UCID, signed a Joint Communique to the effect that Parliamentary elections will take place in November 2019 Waddani party rejects the poll date proposed by the two parties. The two...

In a region where insecurity is the biggest threat to livelihoods, state institutions, economic development, and attraction of foreign direct investment, it is a valid question one to ask himself, who is suitable to lead Somaliland which is peaceful, but locates in volatile Horn...

By:Horntribune the Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdullahi Ismail ‘Zeyli’i’, apportioned US$ 6,766,418 to traders made destitute by the Waaheen market fire of Hargeisa on 1 April 2022. This is the second round...

Horndiplomat-Somaliland Warns National Committee for Reconciliation Appointed by Somalia's President Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo.   The following statement was issued today by the Somaliland Foreign Affairs Ministry. The Government of the Republic of Somaliland would like to respond to the Government of Somalia’s recent announcement of what it...

By: TheReporter Ethiopia Essa Kayd Mohamoud is the foreign minister of Somaliland, a de-facto state that has yet to be recognized by the international community, including the African Union and the United Nations. Essa was in Addis...

Representatives of UNICEF, WFP, UNCHR, UNDP, FAO, UN-Habitat, and the Resident Coordinator’s Office today delivered a donation to the National Drought Response Committee totaling USD $ 7000. The donation represents a personal contribution from the salaries of international and national UN staff based in Hargeisa,...

JOINT STATEMENT International partners* welcome the official announcement of the Somaliland election timeline by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and the President's decree formalizing the election date. These are important steps towards ensuring that elections are held...