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British Fintech Founder Urges Trump to Recognize Somaliland

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Mohamed Duale Hargeisa August 16– Ismail Ahmed, a Somaliland-born British fintech executive and founder of WorldRemit, has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to recognize Somaliland’s independence, arguing that decades of American policy in Somalia have wasted billions of dollars while ignoring a stable, democratic alternative. In an open letter addressed to Trump and […] The post British Fintech Founder…See the Story

Ted Cruz · Hargeisa

Somaliland’s Acting Speaker Saed Mire Expresses Gratitude to Senator Ted Cruz, Extends Invitation to Visit

The House of Representatives of Somaliland has expressed heartfelt gratitude to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for his recent call to recognize Somaliland’s sovereignty. In a letter to Senator Cruz, Acting Speaker Rt. Hon. Saed Mire Farah (Giire) praised the senator’s letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging the U.S. to formally acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state. Hon. Farah highlighted Somaliland’s 30-year record of democratic g…Read Article

Hargeisa · Hargeisa

Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture and Shaqo-Doon Agency Hold Key Meeting to Advance SOM-REP Project

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Somaliland and the Shaqo-Doon Agency convened a significant meeting today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Hargeisa to discuss the advancement of the SOM-REP project. The initiative focuses on strengthening livelihood infrastructure, boosting agricultural productivity, and fostering community integration across Somaliland’s regions. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Agriculture Hon. Moham…Read Article

Minister of Education Chairs Meeting on Work Collaboration and Task Differentiation

The Ministry of Education held a significant meeting today at its conference hall to launch a new manual on work collaboration and task differentiation, aimed at aligning the ministry’s departments and offices with its restructured framework to enhance public service delivery. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Education, Prof. Ismail Duale Yusuf, who was joined by State Minister Mr. Mohamed Yusuf Ibrahim (Faacul) and Director General of…Read Article

Somaliland Institute of Agricultural Research Forges Global Partnerships to Boost Dryland Rice Production

Hargeisa, Somaliland – In a strategic move to enhance food security and climate resilience, the Somaliland Institute of Agricultural Research (SIAR) is forging global partnerships to scale up dryland rice cultivation across the region. “Rice has become a staple food in Somaliland,” said the Deputy Director of SIAR. “To reduce our dependency on imports, local production must be prioritized.” Building Climate-Resilient Farming Systems SIAR is alig…Agriculture · Hargeisa Read Article

Somaliland Advances Food Security with 156 Wheat Varieties from CIMMYT Nairobi

HARGEISA — In a major step toward strengthening food security and agricultural resilience, the Somaliland Institute of Agricultural Research (SIAR) has imported 156 distinct wheat varieties from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative represents a pivotal moment in Somaliland’s pursuit of climate-resilient, high-yield wheat varieties suited to local farming systems. According to SIAR offic…Hargeisa · Hargeisa Read Article

UK FCDO and Dahabshiil Group Collaborate on Economic Growth in the Horn of Africa

On July 29, 2025, representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), including Ambassador Charles King and Louise Hancock, head of the UK Somaliland office, held a high-level meeting with senior executives from Dahabshiil Bank and the broader Dahabshiil Group. The discussions centered on strategies to promote economic growth in the Horn of Africa, with a focus on expanding financial access for small and medium-sized e…Hargeisa · Hargeisa Read Article

Somalia: Somaliland President Calls for Emergency Aid As Severe Drought Hits Thousands

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Hargeisa, July 30 -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance as a severe drought continues to impact tens of thousands across the self-declared republic.Drought · Hargeisa See the Story

The Taiwan-Somaliland Pact: A New Geopolitical Flashpoint in the Horn of Africa

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Abdiqadir Jama Fartaag Introduction: A Landmark Agreement On July 24, 2025, The Republic of Somaliland and the Republic of China (Taiwan) signed a landmark Coast Guard Cooperation Agreement, a move that created immediate geopolitical ripples across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Formalized in Taipei, this pact transcends a simple technical arrangement, representing a […] The post Opinion | The Taiwan-Somal…Africa · Hargeisa See the Story

Intense Confrontations Erupt in Balad Hawo Town

Reports from Balad Hawo district in Gedo region say that intense confrontations are underway which ensued between troops loyal to the Somali Federal Gov’t and Jubaland forces. Reports indicate that the fighting is underway in several villages in the town and UK’s military base that lies in the outskirts of Balad Hawo. The fighting in Balad Hawo entered the second week running. Eyewitnesses say that most of the intense clashes are underway in the…Military · Somalia See the Story

Somaliland Minister of Education Inspects Burao Technical School to Boost Vocational Training

The Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Somaliland, Prof. Ismail Yusuf Duale, conducted a significant inspection visit to the Burao Technical School, reinforcing the government’s commitment to advancing vocational education. The minister held a productive meeting with the school’s administration to discuss strategies for enhancing technical training programs. The visit aligns with President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi’s ple…Science Read Article

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British Fintech Founder Urges Trump to Recognize Somaliland

Somaliland’s Acting Speaker Saed Mire Expresses Gratitude to Senator Ted Cruz, Extends Invitation to Visit

Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture and Shaqo-Doon Agency Hold Key Meeting to Advance SOM-REP Project

Minister of Education Chairs Meeting on Work Collaboration and Task Differentiation

Somaliland Institute of Agricultural Research Forges Global Partnerships to Boost Dryland Rice Production

Somaliland Advances Food Security with 156 Wheat Varieties from CIMMYT Nairobi

UK FCDO and Dahabshiil Group Collaborate on Economic Growth in the Horn of Africa

Somalia: Somaliland President Calls for Emergency Aid As Severe Drought Hits Thousands

The Taiwan-Somaliland Pact: A New Geopolitical Flashpoint in the Horn of Africa

Intense Confrontations Erupt in Balad Hawo Town

Somaliland Minister of Education Inspects Burao Technical School to Boost Vocational Training

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Somaliland Advances Food Security with 156 Wheat Varieties from CIMMYT Nairobi

UK FCDO and Dahabshiil Group Collaborate on Economic Growth in the Horn of Africa

Somalia: Somaliland President Calls for Emergency Aid As Severe Drought Hits Thousands

The Taiwan-Somaliland Pact: A New Geopolitical Flashpoint in the Horn of Africa

Intense Confrontations Erupt in Balad Hawo Town

Somaliland Minister of Education Inspects Burao Technical School to Boost Vocational Training