Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Supreme Court today finally lifted a five year ban on Hubsad newspaper. Hubsad newspaper’s case has been pending in court for almost a year, with a case involving […]
The legal wrangling over the Act of Union between the two States of Somaliland and Somalia in 1960.
On June 26, 1960, the former British Protectorate of Somaliland became independent. But perhaps Somaliland will go down in history as a country with the shortest spell of independence for, on July […]
Ethiopia’s new envoy to Somaliland arrives in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The new Ethiopian envoy to Somaliland Ambassador Said Mohamed Jibril has arrived in Hargeisa. The new Ethiopian envoy to Somaliland landed at Egal Airport in Hargeisa on Sunday, where […]
China firmly opposes official contact between Taiwan and Somaliland
Beijing (SD) – The Chinese government has once again openly opposed Taiwan’s diplomatic relations with the Somaliland government. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Taiwan is not an independent country, which […]
Somaliland welcomes the new relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Israel
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland’s envoy to the Kenyan Bashe Omar Awil has said that Somaliland welcomes the new relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Ambassador Bashe said peace-loving Somaliland fully […]
VIDEO:Taiwan embassy opens in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The opening ceremony of Taiwan’s Representatives office in Hargeisa was attended by Somaliland government ministers and other invited guests. The event was attended by the Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh […]
Somaliland government files election dispute with Supreme Court
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government made yet another contention decision regarding the election dispute, escalating the election tensions in the country. Somaliland’s cabinet held their weekly video conference today and discussed […]
Maydh Port Construction Launched in Erigavo
Erigavo (SD) – Somaliland Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development today laid the foundation for Maydh Port project in Erigavo, Sanag region. The launching ceremony was attended by Sanag regional administration and […]
DP World expands Berbera port to become the Horn of Africa trade hub
Dubai (SD) – DP-world has announced the completion of a 400-meter expansion of the Berbera port in Somaliland, according to its Twitter account. DP-world points out that the new facility will contribute […]
SOLJA chairman calls Star TV and Universal TV fines illegal
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has condemned Somaliland government’s move to impose fines on Star and Universal TV, describing it as illegal and in violation of […]
Somaliland sends it first Representative to Taipei
Somaliland envoy to Taiwan Mohamed Omar Hagi has arrived in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Taiwan and Somaliland recently signed a political agreement that angered China and Somalia. Somaliland’s envoy to Taiwan […]
Somaliland government imposes heavy fines on Universal and Star TV Stations
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of the Republic of Somaliland has slapped heavy fines on the recently shut down Universal and Star TV stations for broadcasting defamatory remarks against the Republic of […]
Somaliland to conduct a censuses
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Planning and National Development Hassan Mohamed Ali (Gafadhi) addressed the House of Representatives on Sunday said the ministry was conducting an official census to determine the […]
House of Representatives Fails to Hold Hargeisa Electricity Companies Accountable
Hargeisa (SD) – The Resources Sub-Committee of the Somaliland House of Representatives questioned Hargeisa electricity companies after the public has been complained about very high electricity prices. The Sub-Committee has asked companies […]
Somaliland Government welcomes recent engagement With The International Community
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government has expressed its views on the reported debate in which the Kenyan Council of Ministers will discuss Somaliland’s recognition, noting that the country has a right to […]
President Bihi today received a large delegation from China
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today received a large delegation from China who have been in Hargeisa for the last few days at the Presidential Palace. The […]
China strengthens its delegation to Somaliland with Diplomats from Beijing
Hargeisa (SD) – An additional delegation from the People’s Republic of China arrived in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa yesterday afternoon. The three-member delegation from the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Africa Department was […]
Ethiopia to Appoint a familiar face to its Hargeisa Consulate
Hargeisa (SD) – The Ethiopian government who has recently promised to appoint a new Representative to Somaliland, is reportedly to appoint prominent intellectual in Hargeisa to that post. Sources confirmed to local […]
US Mission celebrates young Attorney’s achievements
Mogadishu (SD) – The United States Mission in Somalia, said its government recognized the efforts of Attorney Jama Dafac, in particular his work on defending human rights and advocating for democracy and […]
President Bihi yet to receive the Chinese ambassador
Hargeisa (SD) – Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian, who has been in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland for the past two days, has not yet met with President Bihi. Ambassador Jian, […]