The African Youth Parliament (AYP) has announced that it is currently working on the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state. Established in 2003 in Kenya and includes the […]
The international community supports the Mediation Committees decision on Somaliland’s election dispute
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation from the international donor community held private meetings with the Somaliland mediation delegation that ended the conflict, the opposition and the ruling parties of Somaliland. The EU […]
Somaliland president ignores resolution proposals in meeting with the International community
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi met with a delegation from the International Community led by EU Ambassador to Somalia Amb. Nicolas Belanga Martinez. Somaliland issued a press release regarding the meeting […]
INTERVIEW: UCID Foreign Secretary Hibaq Ali Abyan discusses current political situation in Somaliland
London (SD) – Hibaq Ali Abyan the UCID Party Foreign sectary talked to somalidispatch.com about the current Somaliland political situation, and gave insights on how both the government and the diaspora could […]
Somaliland’s Minister of Communications and Technology: Networks must talk to each other and they do not have a choice
The government of President Muse Bihi Abdi, said that they will review the former government decision of having Somcable monopolies in provide the fiber optic cable to the country. Somaliland’s Minister of […]
Las Anod district councilors oppose water project for the city
Lasanod (SD) – The majority of Lasanod district councilors opposed an implementation of a water project which was given to a local company. The lawmakers have called on Somaliland to review the city’s […]
Somaliland’s political parties accept mediation proposals to end election dispute
Hargeisa (SD) – The three national parties in Somaliland today accepted the decision of the independent mediation delegation, which advised in reinstating the former electoral commission, and the new commission is dissolved. […]
Yet another rebel group formed in Somaliland
Buhodle (SD) – A new rebel group formed in the eastern city of Buhodle vowed to free Sool and Sanag regions from Somaliland rule. The insurgents are known as SSC and are […]
Somaliland mediation committee proposes though resolutions
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Committee mediating between the government and the two opposition parties, proposed two resolutions to end the election dispute. The committee recommended that the new electoral commission be […]
Somaliland prohibits independent political allegiances on social media
Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of the Somaliland Civil Service Agency Farhan Haibe said that Somaliland government employees are prohibited in assisting individuals on social media. The chairman’s comment comes at a time […]
UCID criticizes Somaliland government’s yearly progress report
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID party press secretary Yusuf Keyse Abdullahi has criticized the Somaliland government for lack of progress on its year-long performance and presenting the report on social media platform. The […]
A former fierce critic appointed to Somaliland’s new Minister of Livestock and Fisheries
Hargeisa (SD) – The new Minister of Livestock and Fisheries of Somaliland, Said Sulub Mohamed, who was recently appointed by president Muse Bihi, spoke about how he would work with the ruling […]
UCID and Wadani reject President Bihi’s request for a meeting again
Hargeisa (SD) – Wadani and UCID chairmen turned down President Muse Bihi’s request for an official meeting. President Bihi sent an official letter to the two opposition leaders requesting that they attend […]
Somaliland High court dismisses Consultation forum’s case for not being registered
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Constitutional Court has dismissed the Consultation Forum’s claim against the government because it has no legal status and is not registered. Elders of the consultative forum said they […]
President Mustafe Meets with Officials from Somaliland
Jigjiga (SD) – DDS President Mustafe Cagjar welcomed a high ranking military officials from Somaliland who have been in the region for couple of days. The meeting was also attended by local […]
Opposition parties in Somaliland Accuses President of election Delays
Hargeisa (SD) – Both Wadani and UCID have said they have cut ties with the president until he ends the election dispute and holds the local council and parliamentary elections. UCID party […]
Book Fair opens today in Las Anod
Las Anod (SD) – A large delegations arrived today in Las Anod, the capital of Sool region and are expected to attend the largest book fair yet in that city. The show’s […]
Human Rights Centre expresses concern over the human rights situation of Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD)- On the commemoration of the 71st anniversary of the Human Rights Day, the Human Rights Center reports increasing restrictions of freedom of expression and media in Somaliland in this year. […]
Wadani: President Bihi desires the 94 civil war re-do in Somaliland
Nairobi (SD) – A delegation led by the chairman of the Wadani party Abdirahman Irro is in Nairobi and they have met with officials from the international community to discuss the political […]
Genel Energy Announces Somaliland Oil Exploration results
Odweyne (SD)-Genel Energy has confirmed that a Seismic survey of oil wells in the last five years has found 200 billion barrels of oil in Somaliland. A London based oil and gas […]