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Somaliland Pursues Peace: First POW Exchange with Puntland Completed

Hargeisa, April 30, 2025 – In a significant step toward regional reconciliation, the Republic of Somaliland and Somalia’s Puntland State have carried out a formal Prisoner of War (PoW) exchange, signaling a renewed commitment to…

From 1960 to Today: Somaliland’s Unbroken Case for Statehood

Hargeisa – 28 April 2025:In an exclusive interview with The Daily Euro Times, Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Abdirahman Adam, outlined Somaliland’s unique political standing, its growing diplomatic efforts, and its…

Gogol or Goodbye? Somalia’s Last Opportunity for Federal Reconciliation

By Abdirahsid Elmi & Mohamed MusaThe Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is facing an increasingly precarious future. Dr. Afyare Elmi, a respected authority on global security, recently underscored this fragile state in an article for…

Somalia’s Secretive Oil Deal with Turkey Sparks Outrage, Deepens Political and Security Concerns

Mogadishu – Somalia’s parliamentary Natural Resources Committee has issued a strong statement opposing a secretive oil and gas deal recently signed with Turkey, amid growing public backlash and political tensions. The deal, reportedly signed by…

Power Monopoly Sparks Backlash in Burao as Government Sends Mixed Signals

Burao, Somaliland – A fresh confusion and controversy has emerged in the ongoing electricity dispute in Burao, as two key Somaliland government bodies have issued conflicting directives regarding which company is legally permitted to provide…

Khaatumo Confirms: Al-Shabaab Behind Assassination of Ethiopian Diplomat

Laascaanood, SOOL – The already fragile security situation in Laascaanood has taken a darker turn after the confirmed assassination of Faarax Ceydiid Jaamac Bariis, an Ethiopian diplomat and senior intelligence officer, by militants from the…

Somaliland President Prioritizes Peace and Security in Landmark Parliamentary Speech

Hargeisa, Somaliland – somaliland.com – April 20, 2025 In his highly anticipated annual address to the joint session of Somaliland’s Parliament, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) placed national security and sovereignty at the heart of…

Opinion

Gogol or Goodbye? Somalia’s Last Opportunity for Federal Reconciliation

By Abdirahsid Elmi & Mohamed MusaThe Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is facing an increasingly…


Opinion: Reform Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint — Waddani’s Journey to Reform Somaliland – Hussein Elmi

“Change is not a sprint; it is a marathon, and it will take time and,…

Somalia’s Endless Cycle of Foreign Dependence: Time to Break Free from the T6 Trap – Abdi Aynte

Kampala, Uganda – Today marks a symbolic moment in Somalia’s long and troubled security saga.…

Somaliland

Somaliland Pursues Peace: First POW Exchange with Puntland Completed

Hargeisa, April 30, 2025 – In a significant step toward regional reconciliation, the Republic of Somaliland and Somalia’s Puntland State…

From 1960 to Today: Somaliland’s Unbroken Case for Statehood

Hargeisa – 28 April 2025:In an exclusive interview with The Daily Euro Times, Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…


Opinion: Reform Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint — Waddani’s Journey to Reform Somaliland – Hussein Elmi

“Change is not a sprint; it is a marathon, and it will take time and, more importantly, diagnose, resources and…

Power Monopoly Sparks Backlash in Burao as Government Sends Mixed Signals

Burao, Somaliland – A fresh confusion and controversy has emerged in the ongoing electricity dispute in Burao, as two key…

Relief & Development​

New Director Appointed: Burao Hospital’s Fall and the Fight for Revival

Burao, Somaliland — After years of deteriorating services and rising public frustration, Burao General Hospital has officially entered a new chapter with the appointment of Dr. Abokor Wali Bigille as…

President Cirro Reaffirms Somaliland’s Sovereignty in Meeting with Top UN Humanitarian Official

Hargeisa, Somaliland – April 6, 2025:President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro), held a high-level meeting today with Mr. George Conway, the United Nations Deputy Special…

ADFD pledges to support Somaliland, after President Irro visit

The President of Somaliland, His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, has embarked on his first official international visit since his election in November 2024 and inauguration in December. The President…

Horn of Africa: Security

Somaliland Pursues Peace: First POW Exchange with Puntland Completed

Hargeisa, April 30, 2025 – In a significant step toward regional reconciliation, the Republic of Somaliland and Somalia’s…

Gogol or Goodbye? Somalia’s Last Opportunity for Federal Reconciliation

By Abdirahsid Elmi & Mohamed MusaThe Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is facing an increasingly precarious future. Dr.…

Somalia’s Secretive Oil Deal with Turkey Sparks Outrage, Deepens Political and Security Concerns

Mogadishu – Somalia’s parliamentary Natural Resources Committee has issued a strong statement opposing a secretive oil and gas…

Khaatumo Confirms: Al-Shabaab Behind Assassination of Ethiopian Diplomat

Laascaanood, SOOL – The already fragile security situation in Laascaanood has taken a darker turn after the confirmed…

Business

Power Monopoly Sparks Backlash in Burao as Government Sends Mixed Signals

Burao, Somaliland – A fresh confusion and controversy has emerged in the ongoing electricity dispute in Burao, as two key Somaliland government bodies have issued conflicting directives regarding which company is legally permitted to provide…

Electricity Without Accountability: Public Outrage Grows in Burao Electricity Debate

Burao, Somaliland – A growing dispute over electricity provision has emerged in the city of Burao following the entry of a new power company, Al Nuur Energy, which aims to challenge the long-standing monopoly held…

Somaliland’s Berbera Industrial Park: A New Era of Investment and Job Creation

The Government of Somaliland, under the leadership of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro, has launched the Berbera Free Zone extension to include new industrial parks, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic transformation. This…

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Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on January 15, 2020 [File: Vincent Kessler/Reuters] MORE…

ELM Schools Helping Boost Regional, International Perception of Somaliland

When Khadar Beileh decided to transfer his two eldest sons, Abdikani and Mohamed, Amin from Elm School, a private school in Hargeisa capital of Somaliland,…

Health

New Director Appointed: Burao Hospital’s Fall and the Fight for Revival

Burao, Somaliland — After years of deteriorating services and rising public frustration, Burao General Hospital has officially entered a new chapter with the appointment of…

Somaliland Presidency Delivers 10 Vital Dialysis Machines to Hargeisa Group Hospital

Hargeisa - Somaliland – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro), has donated ten dialysis machines to the Hargeisa Group…

Women in Libya Struggle for Reproductive Healthcare Amidst Post-Storm Devastation

Health experts have raised concerns about the dire situation faced by women in Libya following the aftermath of Storm Daniel. The disaster, which claimed the…

Over 90 Students Hospitalized in Kenya over Mystery Illness

More than 90 students from Eregi Girls High School in the western region of Kenya have been admitted to local hospitals, sparking a thorough investigation…

Sports

Nigeria and hosts nation Côte d’Ivoire set for AFCON final clash after dramatic semifinals

The Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations has progressed into the final stage with Nigeria and the hosts nation, Côte d'Ivoire setting up a final clash later on Sunday. Nigeria conquered South Africa via penalties…

Kenya hosts World Rally Championship

Kenya is hosting the World Rally Championship for the first time since 2002 .The global sport was officially flagged off on Thursay by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi. The Safari rally…

Sci-Tech

ADFD pledges to support Somaliland, after President Irro visit

The President of Somaliland, His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, has embarked on his first official international visit since his…

Africa To Establish Cloud Ecosystem

Twenty one Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will benefit from a feasibility study,…

Taiwan Expo concludes in Hargeisa

The Taiwan Expo in Somaliland has officially concluded in Hargeisa. The two-day event marks the second time the Taiwanese office…

China’s Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

China has launched its first rover mission to Mars. The six-wheeled robot, encapsulated in a protective probe, was lifted off…

Travel

Death Toll From Tanzanian Plane Crash Rises To 19

Tanzania Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said that 19 people have been confirmed dead from Sundays's plane crash in Lake Victoria. The air craft's two pilots survived the crash and managed to speak to local officials…

Air Crash With Zero Casualties in Somalia

Hargeisa-- yesterday, small cargo plane flew from Djibouti carrying food, and medical aid and heading to Balatwayne crashed after it landed in the town airstrip. The three people on board were rescued but the three…

Domestic flights resume in Somalia after three months restriction

Domestic flights have resumed in Somalia after more than three months of restrictions over fears of the spread of coronavirus. A ceremony to flag off the resumption of domestic commercial flights took place at Adan…

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