Since February 6, there has been fightingin the disputed city of Las Anod between forces in the self-declared state of Somaliland and local militia from the Dhulbahante clan in northern…
The growing discontent with the Somaliland President Muse Bihi’s policies and his declining popularity among the public has brought about a new political climate in the breakaway region. This shift…
As the Somali U17 national team marks their continental football debut at any age level, anticipation and excitement build ahead of their crucial showdown with the already-qualified Senegal in the…
For more than 30 years, Somaliland has been striving to become an independent state separate from Somalia. Despite facing opposition from the majority of Somalis, Somaliland has made significant progress…
Garad Jama Garad Ali, the traditional clan chief (Garad) of the Dhulbahante and leader of the 33-member SSC traditional council, which claims to be the legitimate representative and administration in…
Since the beginning of February 2023, AOAV has recorded 15 incidents of explosive weapon use in Las Anod, Somaliland, and at least 756 civilian casualties. Of these, 148 have been…
The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is yet alarmed by the continued attacks including threats, beating, arbitrary detention, obstruction from reporting public interest stories, which further puts the journalists and media…
Somalia’s president’s Special Envoy for Somaliland Affairs, Abdikarim Hussein Guled, has held talks with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Ibrahim Mete Yagli to discuss the importance of continuing the dialogue…
The Norwegian government wants to play a major role in the talks between Somaliland and Somalia which are expected to resume soon. Norway’s Special Representative to Somalia, Ms. Heidi Johansen…
The Somaliland government seeks to block the social media accounts of nine journalists and media outlets for what it terms as “spreading fake news and incitement of violence.” According to…