Hargeisa Stories

Somalia e-visa breach exposes personal data of 35,000 applicants, including US and UK citizens
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The US embassy could not confirm whether any specific applicant's information was compromised, but urged all e-visa users to stay vigilant for signs o...

Somalia adds Northeastern State to federal map despite Somaliland objections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 01, 2025

The announcement follows a year-long process that began when local leaders set up the SSC-Khaatumo transitional administration after Somaliland troops...

Kenya reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty as Somaliland leader heads to Nairobi
Mwangi Maina  |  May 26, 2025

In a quiet but telling passage, the statement notes Nairobi's intention to "maintain contact and relations with sub-national entities in Somalia, incl...

Somaliland at crossroads: Could US geostrategic interests break recognition deadlock?
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

US recognition would reward Hargeisa for its persistent effort to maintain stability and promote democracy. However, it could encourage other nations...

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