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Djibouti rejects Ethiopia’s request for port corridor, naval base
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 13, 2025

According to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia sent a delegation requesting the creation of a corridor from its border to the port, along with r...

Raila hosts Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdilahi in farewell dinner, rekindling ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 03, 2025

President Abdirahman described Odinga as "an esteemed statesman and one of the dearest friends of Somaliland".

Presidents Abdirahman, Ruto meet at State House for trade, security and youth empowerment talks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

The visit by President Abdirahman was marked by a renewed push for stronger ties between the two sides, despite diplomatic complications over the stat...

Defiant Somaliland opens diplomatic mission in Nairobi despite Kenya’s official objection
Barack Oduor  |  May 29, 2025

Somaliland’s mission in Nairobi serves as its representation office in Kenya, with its key roles including trade and investment, consular services, po...

Kenya cancels launch of Somaliland liaison office in Nairobi, reaffirms Somalia ties
Mwangi Maina  |  May 26, 2025

This comes amid heightened sensitivities between Nairobi and Mogadishu over Kenya's evolving relationship with Somaliland—a breakaway region that decl...

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’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi visits Djibouti amid regional tensions, Horn of Africa realignment
Mwangi Maina  |  May 22, 2025

The trip signals Somaliland's intent to reassert its regional presence and deepen ties amid shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa.

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...

Chaos erupts in Somali Parliament over MP's ouster, Speaker faces impeachment bid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 20, 2025

The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza breaks new ground with historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 12, 2025

Hamza thanked the people of Las Anod for their warm welcome and promised to listen to them and work with them to improve their lives.

Explainer: Intrigues surrounding Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s planned historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 10, 2025

Political analysts view the visit as an opportunity for Somalia to once and for all end the long-protracted secessionist agenda by Somaliland.

East Africa Trade Corridor forum seeking to boost regional trade opens in Addis Ababa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 09, 2025

The corridor project includes a road network that links Berbera Port in Somaliland with Ethiopia’s capital. It is expected to support regional trade a...

Opinion: How Somaliland built thriving democracy from ashes of war, defying Africa’s election odds
Addis Standard  |  Mar 21, 2025

In a country levelled to the ground, rebuilding from the ashes of destruction required both sacrifice and resources.

Somaliland says countries seeking to engage it on Palestine must first recognise its sovereignty
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 19, 2025

Abdirahman said Somaliland’s primary focus remains on securing international recognition and that it is working to prove itself as a stable and democr...

Ethiopia and Somalia set march date for next round of Ankara Declaration talks
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the Ankara Declaration to the Development Road project, calling it a similarly strategic initiative with...

Ethiopia secures African Union Peace and Security Council seat amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 13, 2025

Given the growing geopolitical interest in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's membership will allow it to counter external influence while promoting its o...

Somalia says Egypt to deploy military units to the country in bilateral agreement
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 29, 2025

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said that the country had in recent times faced external pressure to block Egypt from joining...

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Turkish President Erdogan to visit Ethiopia, Somalia after brokering landmark deal
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 16, 2024

Speaking at an event in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum, Erdogan highlighted the lengthy negotiations that led to the breakthrough.

AU, IGAD welcome Ethiopia, Somalia agreement to end Somaliland port dispute
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2024

Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'Oei also expressed his support for the agreement, commending the leadership of both nation...

Kenya and Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Reuters  |  Nov 30, 2024

The office of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement that Mohamud had met Ruto and Museveni on the sidelines of the summit, but it...

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi ‘Irro’ elected president of breakaway region
Hassan Mohamed  |  Nov 19, 2024

Political analyst Mustaf Abdi says incoming President Irro has a lot on his plate when he takes over the country’s leadership.

Kenya's election observer team lauds Somaliland's polls, says process free and fair
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2024

The team also praised the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) for developing an election roadmap in consultation with political parties and...

Former Somaliland President Siilaanyo is dead
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 15, 2024

During his presidency, he focused on stabilising the region, fostering peaceful elections, and promoting education and health reforms.

Egypt warns citizens against travelling to Somaliland amid escalating regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 23, 2024

Egypt has aligned itself with Somalia's territorial claims over Somaliland in opposition to Ethiopia, sparking more diplomatic rows. 

Turkey seeks separate meetings with Somalia, Ethiopia before new mediation talks
Reuters  |  Sep 19, 2024

Relations nosedived in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 kilometres of coastline from the breakaway Somaliland region.

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu says Somalia crucial in ensuring regional stability
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 18, 2024

Workneh visited Mogadishu for high-level consultations with the Somali government,

Ethiopia warns against potential invasion as regional tensions rise
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2024

He warned, "those who are afar and nearby" should understand that "we usually embarrass and repel those who dare try to invade us."

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