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Somaliland, Taiwan Advance Strategic Maritime Security Pact With High-Level Coast Guard...
A Taiwanese Coast Guard delegation arrived in Somaliland for high-level talks to advance a 2025 maritime security pact, strengthening cooperation on surveillance, training, and safeguarding Red Sea–Indian Ocean trade routes.
Trump’s 19 and Somaliland: The Outlier That Deserves Recognition
This article, “Trump's 19 and Somaliland: The Outlier That Deserves Recognition,” argues that the US should recognize Somaliland as an independent nation.
SOMALILAND
“Ilhan Omar Lied”: Somaliland Activist Exposes Minnesota Fraud Scandal and Diaspora...
A Somaliland activist—speaking anonymously for her safety—shares a rare and controversial perspective on Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota “Feeding Our Future” fraud scandal, and the long-standing identity and cultural divide between Somaliland and Somalia.
REGIONAL NEWS
Inside Somalia’s Collapse: The Slow March Toward a Jihadist State
With a fractured army and political deadlock, Somalia slow march toward a jihadist state, leaving Mogadishu and the Horn of Africa in peril
Inside Somalia’s Visa-for-Sale Network: Corruption, Human Trafficking and Security Risks Exposed
A deep investigative report by Somaliland Chronicle, reveals how Somali politicians, diplomats, and state officials allegedly operate a visa-for-sale network linked to human trafficking, identity fraud, and global security risks involving Al-Shabaab and ISIS-linked infiltration concerns.
LOCAL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC
Dahabshil Bank International Scoops Two Major Awards at Moneyaura Africa 2025...
Dahabshil Bank International wins Excellence in Mobile Banking and Customer-Centric Banking at the Moneyaura Africa 2025 Awards in Nairobi
Somaliland Approves Record $424 Million Budget in Test of Fiscal Momentum
Somaliland approves a record $424M budget for 2026, signaling fiscal recovery, expanded port revenues, and major tax reforms under President Irro’s administration
INTERVIEWS
Somaliland on the Verge: Oil Discovery and Mineral Wealth Set to...
Somaliland stands on the cusp of a transformative era, poised to unlock its vast energy and mineral wealth. With significant progress in oil and gas exploration, untapped mineral reserves, and ambitious renewable energy plans, the nation is strategically leveraging its resources to fuel economic growth and bolster its quest for international recognition.
President of Somaliland Says Recognition of State ‘On the Horizon’ Following...
“Recognition is on the horizon. It’s a matter of time. Not if, but when and who will lead the recognition of Somaliland,” says the President of Somaliland
DEMOCRACY & ELECTIONS
Somaliland President Ends Speculation Over Delays Ahead of Upcoming Elections
The article “Somaliland President Ends Speculation over Delays Ahead of Upcoming Elections” discusses Somaliland's upcoming elections in May 2026 and President Abdirahman Irro's commitment to holding them on time, addressing the country's history of electoral delays.
The System Worked: Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential and Political Party Elections
In the article “The System Worked: Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential and Political Party Elections” by Scott Pegg, the author discusses the successful conduct of Somaliland's 2024 presidential and political party elections, held on November 13, 2024.
BOOKS & REVIEWS
Somaliland’s government has formally rejected participation in the Djibouti-led peace process for Somalia — known as the Arta Conference — asserting that it has already restored peace and governance independently and will not be drawn back into Somalia’s conflict.
This article commemorates the 65th anniversary of Somaliland's independence from British rule on June 26, 1960. It emphasizes the importance of this date for Somalilanders, distinguishing it from the anniversary of the reassertion of sovereignty on May 18th.
OPINION/EDITORIAL/ANALYSIS
Somaliland’s Skies: International Aid, Misapplied Resolutions, and the Struggle for Aviation...
Explore how misapplied OAU resolutions, international aid, and Somalia’s policies undermine Somaliland’s aviation sovereignty. This analysis examines treaty succession, ICAO standards, and human rights risks in the Horn of Africa.
WOMEN
Somaliland and Israel – Considerations Regarding Recognition and Cooperation
This policy briefing, “Somaliland and Israel – Considerations Regarding Recognition and Cooperation,” analyzes whether Israel should recognize Somaliland, an unrecognized, pro-Western state in the Horn of Africa, by weighing strategic benefits—such as proximity to Yemen’s Houthis, potential military and intelligence cooperation, and access to Somaliland’s resources.
ISLAM & RELIGION
Zohran Mamdani Makes History as First Muslim Mayor of New York...
Zohran Mamdani Makes History as First Muslim Mayor of New York City, Defeating Cuomo in Upset That Reverberates Across U.S. Politics
WORLD NEWS
Special Economic Zones Set to Drive Africa’s Trade Growth Agenda
A recent CNBC Africa discussion, held in partnership with DP World, explored the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as catalysts for regional growth and global connectivity across Africa.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches in Somalia Amid Escalating Tensions with Somaliland
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is now operational across Somalia after receiving an official license from the National Communications Authority (NCA) in April 2025.
LIFESTYLE
ART & CULTURE
Songs of Love and Loss: How Somaliland Melodies Bind a Nation’s...
A Canadian anthropologist argues that Somaliland's songs of love and loss are not mere distractions from politics, but rather a form of politics rooted in intimacy, vulnerability, and shared humanity
FASHION
Rawdah Mohamed Somali Hijab-Wearing Model Who Became A Vogue Fashion Editor
When Rawdah Mohamed lived in an asylum camp after arriving in Norway as a refugee, she was teased at school for wearing a hijab
TRAVEL
Trump Signs Travel Ban on Entry from 12 Countries, Restrictions on...
President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries on Wednesday evening, citing national security risks, administration officials told CBS News.
EDUCATION
Berbera Port Operator Fulfills Education Pledge in Somaliland With New Science...
Berbera port operator DP World delivers on 2022 promise, deepening local investment beyond trade and logistics
ENVIRONMENT
Somaliland Thwarts Major Cheetah Trafficking Operation, Rescuing 11 Cubs in Conservation...
Berbera, Somaliland—In a predawn operation that underscores a growing commitment to combat international wildlife crime, Somaliland's Coast Guard and police have intercepted a smuggling attempt, rescuing 11 young cheetah cubs destined for the exotic pet trade and apprehending both foreign and local traffickers involved in the operation.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Somaliland Expands Healthcare Access, Launches Routine Vaccinations in Private Hospitals
In a move aimed at significantly broadening public health access, the Republic of Somaliland has officially integrated routine vaccination services into its private healthcare sector, a step officials say will help protect more children from preventable diseases.
SPORTS
Mohamed Salah Defends Diaz and Nunez After Comparisons to Liverpool’s Record-Breaking New Signings
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has come to the defense of his former teammates Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez, pushing back against growing online comparisons to the club’s high-profile summer signings, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool Clinch Premier League, Match Man United with 20 Titles
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions with their 5-1 win against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
US Claims Fifth Olympic Gold Medal in Women’s Soccer
The United States claimed a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer after Mallory Swanson earned them a 1-0 win over Brazil in the final at Parc des Princes on Saturday.
Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins Men’s 5000m Gold
Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen bounced back from defeat in the 1,500 meters to win the Olympic 5000-meter gold with a fierce final lap on Saturday, just as he did in last year’s world championships.
Trio Of Ethiopian Athletes Advance To Men’s 5000 Final
A trio of Ethiopian athletes, Hagos Gebrehiwot, Binyam Mehari, and Addisu Yihune, have successfully advanced to the men’s 5000m finals at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games.
