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President of the Republic of Somaliland Receives Historic Welcome in Israel, Holds Landmark Meeting with Israeli President

By Goth Mohamed Goth Jerusalem – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro), has arrived in Israel on an official visit, marking a historic milestone in Somaliland’s international engagement. President Cirro was received with full honors and held a landmark meeting with the President of Israel, H.E. Isaac Herzog. The visit, widely seen as the most…

NEC Briefs Somaliland’s Three National Parties on Voter Registration, Finland Visit, and KAAH Agreement

By Goth Mohamed Goth HARGEISA – The National Electoral Commission of the Republic of Somaliland (NEC) held a meeting today with the leaders of the country’s three national political parties — KAAH, Kulmiye, and Waddani — to provide updates on ongoing electoral preparations and the voter registration process. During the meeting, the NEC briefed the parties on the following key points: The…

Somaliland Fires Back at Hassan Sheikh: 'We Are Ready for War If You Are'"

The Republic of Somaliland has delivered a sharp and defiant response to recent remarks by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Information Minister Barkhad Jama Hirsi Batun declared that Somaliland possesses both the military capability and international partnerships necessary to defend itself against any threat. Responding to statements attributed to the Somali president regarding war…

Ogaal Advert: Building Somalia’s Digital Footprint

MOGADISHU, Somalia—In 2019, there were almost no established professional creative agencies in the Somali commercial scene when Abdirahman Daacad, Eng Mufakir and Abdiaziz Ali founded Ogaal Advert. Seven years on, the Mogadishu-based creative studio has become a household name in branding and digital communications in the country, reflecting the wider transformation of Somalia’s private…

Deeper Look: The Hidden Costs of Prepaid Smart Meters

By Goth Mohamed Goth While electricity companies promote new prepaid smart meters as a step toward modernization, a closer examination reveals significant negative consequences for ordinary citizens, particularly the poor, the elderly, and the already unemployed. Immediate Job Losses for Meter Readers The most direct human cost is the elimination of meter reader jobs. Hundreds, potentially…

Dahabshiil International Bank Opens New Branch in Burao

By Goth Mohamed Goth Burao – The Chairman of Dahabshiil Group, Hajji Mohamed Said Duale, along with the administration of the Togdheer region, has officially inaugurated the new building of Dahabshiil Bank International’s branch in Burao. The event, which was organized at a high level, was attended by the region’s dignitaries, businesspeople, religious scholars, women, intellectuals, traditional…

National Climate Outlook Forum Strengthens Climate Preparedness Across Somaliland

By Goth Mohamed Goth Hargeisa – The Information Management Center (IMC) for Water and Land and the Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD) successfully co-hosted the National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF) in Hargeisa on 2 June 2026, with technical and financial support from FAO-SWALIM. The forum brought together representatives from key government institutions, including the agriculture,…

Somaliland Supreme Court Chairman Announces Date for Judicial Institutions Conference

By Goth Mohamed Goth Hargeisa – The Chairman of the Supreme Court and head of the Somaliland Judiciary Commission has officially announced the dates for the long-awaited Judicial Institutions Conference, set to take place from June 28 to June 29, 2026. In a press release issued today, the Chairman confirmed that the two-day conference aims to strengthen and restructure the nation’s judicial…

NEC and Opposition KAAH Party Reach Full Agreement, Restore Cooperation

By Goth Mohamed Goth HARGEISA – The National Electoral Commission (NEC) and the opposition KAAH party have successfully concluded several months of dialogue and consultations, reaching a full agreement that has led to the KAAH party officially restoring its cooperation with the NEC. Mahmoud Hashi, speaking on the matter, said: “We have held discussions with the members of the National Electoral…

Somaliland Ministry of Finance New 2.5% Tax Levy: Who Truly Bears the Burden?

By Goth Mohamed Goth The Somaliland Ministry of Finance’s recent decision to expand the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and introduce a new 2.5% levy demands a thorough examination of its broader economic and social consequences. While the government is fully entitled to boost its revenue base to deliver essential public services, any new tax must be weighed against the current economic realities…

The State Department Just Handed Turkey the Horn of Africa

Berbera Port in Somaliland, located on the Gulf of Aden, is a key strategic seaport positioned along major global shipping lanes. Washington’s June 2026 report to Congress on Somaliland declared Somaliland a region of Somalia, handing Ankara a strategic gift, validating Mogadishu’s most revanchist instincts, and foreclosing America’s most credible option for diversifying military access along…

Somaliland Interior Minister Meets Outgoing UNICEF Head to Commend Strong Cooperation

By Goth Mohamed Goth Hargeisa – The Minister of Interior and Security of Somaliland, Hon. Abdalle Mohamed Carab, officially received the outgoing head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Somaliland, Mr. Tedla M. Damte, at his office today. During the meeting, Mr. Tedla expressed his gratitude to the Minister for the excellent and continuous cooperation that characterized their…

Former President Farmaajo Invites President Hassan Sheikh to Discuss Elections

By Goth Mohamed Goth Mogadishu – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has called for an urgent meeting between current President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former presidents to find a political solution to the country’s escalating disputes. Farmaajo stated that he has officially invited President Hassan Sheikh to a meeting at his residence, where they would discuss electoral matters,…

Somali Women’s Conference Urges President Hassan Sheikh to Open Dialogue with Opposition

By Goth Mohamed Goth MOGADISHU — The National Conference on the Voice of Somali Women, which concluded in Mogadishu, has called on Somalia’s Federal President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to urgently launch an all-inclusive national dialogue aimed at finding a political resolution to the country’s volatile situation. In a press release issued at the end of the gathering, the conference stressed that any…

‎Former Lawmaker Abdirisaq Aar Joins WADDANI Party as Defections Continue ‎

By Jama Ayaanle Feyte ‎In a significant political development, former lawmaker Abdirisaaq Mahmoud Jama, popularly known as “Aar,” has officially joined the ranks of the WADDANI party. His decision to switch allegiance marks the latest in a growing series of political defections that have strengthened the opposition party in recent months. ‎Mr. Aar was formally welcomed today at the office of a…

World Bank Delegation Visits Somaliland to Boost Electricity Sector Recovery Project

By Goth Mohamed Goth Hargeisa (June 8, 2026) – The Minister of Energy and Minerals of the Republic of Somaliland, Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre, today welcomed a World Bank delegation led by Engineer Paul, Task Team Leader (TTL) for the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP). The visit is intended to support and fast-track the implementation of the SESRP, which is now in its active delivery…

Gabiley 2046: Transforming Somaliland's Agricultural Heartland into a Regional Economic Powerhouse

Executive Summary Gabiley Region stands as one of Somaliland’s most strategically positioned and economically promising regions. Blessed with fertile agricultural land, abundant livestock resources, a growing urban population, and direct access to regional markets through Tog-Wajaale, Gabiley possesses the foundations necessary to become a major economic growth center within the Horn of Africa.…

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