Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Stories

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...

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.

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 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.

Somaliland ties offer new headache for Raila's AUC bid
Amina Wako  |  Mar 18, 2024

Raila Odinga's influence in Hargeisa may encourage Mogadishu to continue its bid and and not withdraw its candidate in his favour.

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