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“We haven’t had enough time between one disaster and another” says MSF doctor on situation in Somalia
A senior doctor with the with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Baidoa, Somalia has described the humanitarian situation in the country as catastrophic. Dr Asma Aweis Abdallah said the drought in the country- the worst in four decades has forced people to move from their homes to look for health and humanitarian assistance. She said over the last…
‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership
This year has not been the best for Somaliland’s international reputation. After breaking away from Somalia in 1991, the de facto independent country cultivated an image as an “oasis of stability” in the Horn of Africa, conducting disarmaments and democratic elections despite lacking international recognition. But presidential elections scheduled for last year were delayed, and in February, long-held clan tensions erupted into…
‘Give us the stage and trust us’: how a British-Somali play became a sell-out smash hit
The lack of roles for Somali and Muslim women led writer and actor Sabrina Ali to create her own. Her…
Zaynab Mohamed a step closer to becoming first black woman in Minnesota Senate
Zaynab Mohamed has moved one step closer to her dream after winning Democratic primary elections last week. With this victory,…
Young Somalis falling victim to online fraud and betting apps
Ahmed Hussein Ali and his family in Elasha-Biyaha, on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu, descended into poverty almost…
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Somalia demands Ethiopia scrap Somaliland deal as precondition for talks
The Somali government has drawn a red line in its dealings with Ethiopia, insisting that Addis Ababa's controversial pact with Somaliland must be scrapped before any dialogue can proceed. The January 2024 deal grants Ethiopia a 50-year lease on 20 kilometres of Somaliland's coastline—an arrangement Mogadishu views as a brazen…
Somaliland’s Democratic Journey and what lies ahead
By Martin Duffy I served as international observer for Somaliland’s Presidential elections on 13 November 2024. With polls being delayed for two years, the incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party sought a final term in office against the opposition candidates, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani party, and Faysal Ali…
Waheen Market reopened after devastating fire
Somaliland’s outgoing President Muse Bihi Abdi on Saturday inaugurated the newly rebuilt Waheen Market, a vital commercial hub reconstructed after a devastating fire razed it to the ground on April 10, 2022. The fire, sparked by an electrical fault, engulfed the market, destroying 24 acres of stalls and shops. The…
Irro’s cabinet will have professionals, say close allies
As the president elect of Somaliland prepares go get down to work with his inauguration set for a fortnight, it remains to be seen what kind of cabinet he will announce. Sources within the Waddani circles intimate that president-elect Abdullahi Irro will be content to work with key figures who…
Somaliland shouldn’t snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
By Michael Rubin On November 20, 2024, Somaliland’s National Election Commission announced the results of Somaliland’s latest elections: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro,” the head of the opposition Waddani Party triumphed, blocking incumbent President Muse Bihi’s attempt to win a second term. The election continues Somaliland’s long history of truly democratic elections and peaceful…
Somaliland new president promises to maintain ties with Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the new president-elect of Somaliland, for his victory over incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi as leader of the main opposition party. Abdullahi, commonly known as “Irro” by the people, promised that the relationship with Taiwan “will not change in…
Supreme Court ratifies Irro’s election as president
Somaliland’s Supreme Court on Wednesday officially declared opposition candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro the winner of the presidential election, endorsing the earlier announcement by the Somaliland National Electoral Commission. Supreme Court Chairman Aden Haji Ali confirmed that Abdullahi, representing the Waddani Party, secured the presidency, while Mohamed Ali Abdi Mohamud,…
Government imposes charges in Erigavo after deadly clashes
Authorities in Somaliland have imposed a curfew in Erigavo after deadly clashes between security forces and armed groups left multiple people dead. The decision, announced on Sunday, aims to restore order amid escalating unrest in the strategic city. Interior Minister Mohamed Kahin Ahmed confirmed the curfew, describing it as a…
Somalia and Somaliland: Competing narrative in the Horn of Africa
By Mohamed Osman Guudle The political landscape of the Horn of Africa is one of the world's most complex and contentious. Its epicenter is the longstanding conflict between Somalia and Somaliland with roots in history, colonial legacies, and competing national identities. In January 2025, Somalia will be taking its seat…
Abdirahman Irro: ‘Consensus‑driven’ leader who offers new hope for Somaliland
The 69-year-old president-elect of the breakaway region of Somaliland will officially assume office on 13 December, with a reputation as a unifier and pragmatist. The opposition leader of the breakaway region of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi – more popularly known as Irro – beat incumbent Muse Abdi Bihi with 64%…