President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro’s visit to the United States comes at an unusually consequential moment for Somaliland. The Horn of Africa and Red...
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Somali passports are being issued to Somaliland citizens through a Hargeisa pipeline linked to Somalia's federal system in Mogadishu.
Applicants pay $300 to $400,...
I recently watched someone on TikTok argue that Israel's recognition can only be explained through realism. That observation misses an important point: Somaliland's case...
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised Beijing’s military might against Taiwan in state media interview as U.S. recalls ambassador
HARGEISA, Somaliland — Taiwan’s representative office in Hargeisa...
HARGEISA – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro" of the Republic of Somaliland has departed for Addis Ababa on an official visit to Ethiopia, marking...
Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Today, the world faces mounting uncertainties and challenges—from prolonged conflicts and democratic backsliding to economic...
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New AFRICOM Chief: Gen. Anderson was confirmed on July 31, 2025, and is tasked to confront the "convergence of great-power rivalry and terrorism".
Strategic...
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The Pact: Somaliland and Taiwan have signed a landmark maritime security pact, deepening their strategic alliance in the Horn of Africa.
Mutual Benefit: The...
As President Cirro heads to Washington to tout Somaliland's democratic credentials, a sitting MP asks why the government has jailed dozens of journalists at home — and why the President has never once faced an open press conference.