Tag: Somaliland

One killed, another wounded in Somaliland protest, residents say

One killed, another wounded in Somaliland protest, residents say

JUN 05, 2026

Hargeisa (HOL) — One person was killed and another wounded Thursday during a protest in Sheikh district in Somaliland’s Sahil region, residents an...

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Somaliland president accuses Somalia, Djibouti of interference after Israel dispute

Somaliland president accuses Somalia, Djibouti of interference after Israel dispute

MAY 28, 2026

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro accused Somalia and Djibouti of interfering in Somaliland’s affairs, warni...

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Britain losing out in new scramble for Africa

Britain losing out in new scramble for Africa

MAY 25, 2026

By failing to recognise Somaliland, the UK is letting military and trading opportunities slip away...

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Somaliland special forces return from Israel training, report says

Somaliland special forces return from Israel training, report says

MAY 25, 2026

Hargeisa (HOL) — Fifty Somaliland special forces soldiers have returned from training in Tel Aviv, according to a report by The Telegraph, in the la...

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Egypt slams illegal Somaliland ‘embassy’ inauguration in occupied Jerusalem

Egypt slams illegal Somaliland ‘embassy’ inauguration in occupied Jerusalem

MAY 22, 2026

Egypt strongly condemned on Thursday the inauguration of an alleged “embassy” for the so-called “Republic of Somaliland” in occupied Jerusalem...

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Arab League chief warns against Israeli penetration into Horn of Africa

Arab League chief warns against Israeli penetration into Horn of Africa

MAY 21, 2026

Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, secretary-general of the League of Arab States, on Wednesday strongly condemned any intended move by the northwestern region of Som...

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Somaliland names UK MP Williamson to lead Somaliland recognition campaign institute

Somaliland names UK MP Williamson to lead Somaliland recognition campaign institute

MAY 19, 2026

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has announced the creation of a new institute in Hargeisa to strengthen Soma...

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Israeli prime minister congratulates Somaliland president on May 18 anniversary

Israeli prime minister congratulates Somaliland president on May 18 anniversary

MAY 19, 2026

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro received a congratulatory phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...

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Somaliland marks 35 years of self-declared independence with renewed recognition push

Somaliland marks 35 years of self-declared independence with renewed recognition push

MAY 18, 2026

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland marked the 35th anniversary of its breakaway from Somalia on Monday with military parades, public celebrations and renew...

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Police disperse Borama youths protesting Somaliland’s May 18 celebrations

Police disperse Borama youths protesting Somaliland’s May 18 celebrations

MAY 18, 2026

Borama (HOL) — Police in Borama fired shots Sunday to disperse young protesters who burned tires in parts of the city during a demonstration against...

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