Taiwan Deputy FM Strengthens Ties at Somaliland Inauguration
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...
Op-Ed: How Viable Is The Turkish-Brokered Ethiopian-Somalian Joint Declaration?
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...
U.S. Congressman Scott Perry Introduces Bill to Recognize Somaliland as an Independent State
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....
Five significant lessons from the Somaliland elections 2024
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...
Somaliland’s President Names 48-Member Cabinet to Lead New Administration
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...
Kenya to help 600 stranded Somalia soldiers to return home
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...
U.S. Endorses Somaliland’s Democratic Milestone as Ambassador Attends Presidential Inauguration
By: Mohamed Duale, Horn Diplomat
Hargeisa, December 12, 2024 – U.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley, visited Hargeisa to attend the inauguration of Somaliland’s newly elected President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. The visit highlights the United States’...
Donald Trump is Time magazine’s Person of the Year
By: SEMAFOR
US President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year on Thursday, the second time he has been awarded the distinction.
Trump also won the award in 2016 after his...
Ethiopia, Somalia reach agreement in Ankara-mediated peace talks: Turkish president
By: ANADOLU AGENCY
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced late Wednesday that Ethiopia and Somalia reached an agreement to solve the conflict between the two nations in Ankara-mediated peace talks.
“We have taken...
Somaliland’s New Leader Sworn In: A Milestone for Democracy
By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat
In a historic moment for Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi has officially been sworn in as the nation’s new president, marking a peaceful and orderly transfer of power. This significant event underscores Somaliland’s strong...
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