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22/08/2026

‎Somaliland Calls on Cyprus and Greece to Recognize It

‎Somaliland has called on Cyprus and Greece to reconsider their stance regarding recognition of Somaliland, following contact between Somalia's new Speaker of Parliament, Abdullahi Mohamed Nur, and the Turkish-backed Northern Cyprus, which claims to have seceded from the Republic of Cyprus. ‎ ‎According to the Cyprus Mail, Somaliland stated it stands with the Republic of Cyprus and Greece, while warning against what it described as "Somali and Turkish aggression." Somaliland also questioned the relationship between Somalia's Parliamentary Speaker and his Northern Cypriot counterpart....

‎Somaliland has called on Cyprus and Greece to reconsider their stance regarding recognition of Somaliland, following contact between Somalia’s new Speaker of Parliament, Abdullahi Mohamed Nu…

22/08/2026

Geopolitical Crosscurrents Reshape the Horn of Africa and Eastern Mediterranean—Analysis

‎By Jama Ayaanle Feyte, Journalist, Horn of Africa Security Expert and Political Analyst ‎The controversy surrounding Somalia's new Speaker of Parliament, Abdikadir Mohamed Nur—popularly known as Jama —shows no signs of subsiding, despite the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs issuing a statement clarifying that Somalia recognizes only one Cyprus. ‎ ‎The row, initially sparked by the Speaker's implicit endorsement of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as a sovereign state, is now taking on an intriguing new dimension, bleeding into the wider geopolitical ferment unfolding across the Mediterranean and Red Sea arenas....

‎By Jama Ayaanle Feyte, Journalist, Horn of Africa Security Expert and Political Analyst ‎The controversy surrounding Somalia’s new Speaker of Parliament, Abdikadir Mohamed Nur—popularly kno…

22/08/2026

When Crop Pests Attack, Chemical Pesticides Are Not the Only Answer

By Abdirahman Abdillahi Ibrahim Agriculture is one of the foundations of livelihoods and food security across Somaliland. Yet farmers face a persistent and often underestimated threat: insects, plant diseases, invasive weeds, rodents and other organisms that can damage crops before they reach the market. The challenge is not confined to one crop or one farming area. Sorghum, maize and pearl millet can be affected by insect pests and plant diseases, while vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, melons and cabbage face a wide range of biological threats....

By Abdirahman Abdillahi Ibrahim Agriculture is one of the foundations of livelihoods and food security across Somaliland. Yet farmers face a persistent and often underestimated threat: insects, pla…

12/08/2026

From Architectural Dreams to National Development: Celebrating Somaliland’s Young Architects on International Youth Day 2026

International youth Day 2026: Celebrating the Next Generation On the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate and recognise the remarkable creativity, dedication, and potential of Somaliland’s young architecture students, particularly those graduating from the College of Engineering, Computing & ICT at the University of Hargeisa. As a Senior Lecturer and mentor, I have had the privilege of observing the determination of these young professionals as they developed their knowledge and skills throughout their academic journey....

10/08/2026

Çavuşoğlu’s Somaliland Regret: Turkey “Missed a Historic Strategic Opportunity” by Betting on Somalia

Former Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has reportedly acknowledged that Turkey made a major strategic miscalculation by placing its political and diplomatic weight behind Somalia while overlooking Somaliland, a nation whose strategic importance has grown dramatically in recent years. Çavuşoğlu’s remarks point to what he described as a costly failure to properly assess the realities on the ground and recognize the enormous strategic value of Somaliland’s location....

Former Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has reportedly acknowledged that Turkey made a major strategic miscalculation by placing its political and diplomatic weight behind Somalia while ov…

10/08/2026

From First Lifesaving Heart Surgery to a New Era of Care: Israel–Somaliland Partnership Brings Children Home Healthier

A new chapter in the emerging relationship between Israel and Somaliland is already translating into lifesaving medical care, with the first delegation of Somaliland children returning home after receiving specialized cardiac treatment in Israel. The development was highlighted by Save a Child’s Heart (SACH), an Israeli humanitarian organization dedicated to providing lifesaving heart treatment to children from countries with limited access to pediatric cardiac care....

A new chapter in the emerging relationship between Israel and Somaliland is already translating into lifesaving medical care, with the first delegation of Somaliland children returning home after r…

10/08/2026

Official Announcement: First Ever Somaliland Diaspora Visit to Israel

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT First Ever Somaliland Diaspora Visit to Israel Dates: 17 – 22 October 2026 | Destinations: Jerusalem · Tel Aviv · Haifa Israel-Africa Business Connect (IABC), in joint collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland, invites dedicated diaspora leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and civil society representatives to engage in a landmark six-day program of institutional, business, and cultural exchange with Israeli counterparts. ...

17/06/2026

Ogaal Advert: The Story Behind Somalia’s Growing Creative Agency

As Somalia's private sector continues to expand, a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging in industries that were once largely overlooked. Among them is Abdirahman Daacad, a Somali entrepreneur and business leader who has been involved in the development of the country's creative and marketing sector through Ogaal Advert, a Mogadishu-based creative agency established in 2019. The growth of digital communication and social media has transformed the way businesses interact with customers across Somalia....

As Somalia’s private sector continues to expand, a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging in industries that were once largely overlooked. Among them is Abdirahman Daacad, a Somali entre…

22/04/2026

The Lai Ching-Te Trip: A Diplomatic Visit That Never Happened

In April 2026, Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, was scheduled to undertake a high-profile visit to Eswatini—Taiwan’s only remaining formal diplomatic ally on the African continent. The trip, planned for April 22–26, carried both symbolic and strategic importance, including participation in the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s rule. Yet the visit was abruptly cancelled. The reason was not domestic politics, logistical failure, or security concerns—but geopolitics at its most direct and coercive....

In April 2026, Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, was scheduled to undertake a high-profile visit to Eswatini—Taiwan’s only remaining formal diplomatic ally on the African continent. The trip, plann…

29/03/2026

The Red Sea Power Game: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Becomes a Game-changer in the Horn of Africa

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland on December 26, 2025, Marie de Vries, a researcher at the FMES Institute, deeply examines the implications of the Isreali recognition of Somaliland (Read attached), maintiaining that the event marks a transition from episodic rivalries to a structured competition over the Red Sea’s security architecture. This diplomatic move provides Israel with vital strategic depth to counter Houthi threats and Iranian influence, though it simultaneously risks creating new frontline vulnerabilities....

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland on December 26, 2025, Marie de Vries, a researcher at the FMES Institute, deeply examines the implications of the Isreali recognition of Somaliland (Read attached…