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U.S. Delegation’s Landmark visit signifies a potential Strategic shift in the Horn of Africa, driven by geopolitical interests, Somaliland's aspirations for recognition, and regional security concerns

Former Voice of America (VOA) journalist Sahra Eidle Nur has officially announced her candidacy for a seat in Somaliland's House of Representatives.

General Michael Langley’s visits this week to Somaliland and Ethiopia signify more than routine diplomatic engagements. As Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), his presence in Hargeisa and Addis Ababa underscores a renewed American strategic focus on the Horn of Africa a region increasingly defined by mounting tensions in the Red Sea, the resurgence of great-power competition, and the Israel-Iran war that profoundly shapes security dynamics across the broader Middle East and adjacent maritime corridors.

According to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia sent a delegation requesting the creation of a corridor from its border to the port, along with rights to establish a naval base there.

Hargeisa, June 21, 2025 – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) conducted a high-stakes inspection of Somaliland’s Finance Ministry today, demanding intensified revenue reforms amid signs of growing economic momentum.

Hargeisa, Somaliland – Somaliland's economy is showing measurable signs of acceleration, with Finance Minister Abdillahi Hassan reporting a significant boost in national revenue and commercial activity to the Council of Ministers this week.

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.

“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

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.

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.