Africa

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat In a landmark event showcasing Somaliland’s commitment to democratic principles, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi " Abdirahman Irro" the President-elect of the Republic of Somaliland, met with the outgoing President, Muse Bihi Abdi , at...

By: Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Dear President-Elect, Congratulations on your historic victory in a highly anticipated and closely contested election. Your assumption of office comes at a critical juncture for Somaliland—a time when unity,...

Today the University College London’s International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) to Somaliland’s presidential elections and political parties vote on 13 November 2024 is departing Somaliland. The IEOM, led by Tim Cole, a former UK ambassador, was invited by Somaliland’s National Electoral...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat Hargeisa—Somaliland’s President-elect, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro, held important diplomatic meetings today with representatives from the United Kingdom and Ethiopia, signaling strong international recognition of Somaliland’s democratic process. Meeting with UK...

By: Yle  Finland is suspending its bilateral development cooperation programme with Somalia. Finland Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns) made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday.

By: staff writer Kenya’s President William Ruto has canceled two major agreements with India’s Adani Group following corruption charges leveled against the company’s executives by U.S. prosecutors. The canceled deals include the expansion of Nairobi’s main airport...

By: Rooble Mohamed The name Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud "Silanyo" was not something I recently came to know; it was a name I grew up hearing, deeply familiar even before I met him in person. Beyond his illustrious...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat Hargeisa, Somaliland – Outgoing President Muse Bihi Abdi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro following the latter’s landmark election victory. In a statement delivered at the Presidential Palace...

By: Horndiplomat Staff The National Electoral Commission of Somaliland has officially submitted the provisional results of the presidential and national parties' elections to the nation’s Supreme Court. This marks a critical step in...

By: Mohamed Duale, HornDiplomat The United States has intensified its engagement with Somaliland following its recent peaceful and democratic presidential election. With congratulatory messages from the U.S. State Department's Africa Bureau and growing speculation about potential recognition...