Africa

By: Staff writer Mogadishu's administration has once again come under scrutiny for its controversial use of foreign aid. Recently signed agreements have revealed that Somalia’s government has hired the high-powered U.S. lobbying firm BGR Group at a...

By: Staff writer Sanaag, December 17, 2024 – A battle broke out earlier today in the Dhuur-Madare area of the Sanaag region between the Somaliland National Army and insurgent forces reportedly regrouped from the eastern Sool region.

Press-release by Laasgeel Institute Laasgeel Institute, representing the 6.2 million citizens of Somaliland, warmly welcomes the positive developments regarding Somaliland’s re-recognition, as widely reported by international media outlets. These reports suggest that the incoming Trump administration intends...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) convened the first meeting of his newly appointed Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in his administration. The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, gathered the...

By: Taiwan Today, Horndiplomat Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister François Chihchung Wu led a delegation as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy to the Republic of Somaliland from December 11 to 14 to attend the inauguration of newly elected...

By: Andrew Korybko Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defied expectations by getting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) to agree to a joint declaration for resolving their year-long dispute. Ethiopia’s MoU with Somaliland at the...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat Washington, D.C. – In a bold and historic move, U.S. Representative Scott Perry has introduced a new bill in Congress advocating for the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state....

By: Mohamed M Jaaj Elections are fundamentally risky associated project and should not be overlooked. Indeed, especially in the case of elections in underdeveloped countries. While some nations strive for development and nation-building, many face unforeseen obstacles...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi, the newly elected President of Somaliland, has announced his cabinet through Presidential Decree JSL/XM/WM/222-003/122024. This landmark announcement heralds the beginning of a new era in leadership and governance, aimed...

By: NATION  Kenya's largest daily newspaper, The Nation, reported on Friday that Kenya is set to repatriate approximately 600 Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers who fled into Lamu County following a violent clash with Jubaland forces in...