In a blistering and highly detailed critique, Abdikarim Ali Barjeex, a seasoned aviation expert and the former Secretary of Aviation for the Waddani Party, has exposed a series of catastrophic administrative failures within the government of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro). Focusing specifically on the Ministry of Aviation and Airports Development, Barjeex argues that the current administration has stood by silently while the Federal Government of Somalia syste

Over the past few days, the capital city of Hargeisa has witnessed a rapid sequence of events that has laid bare significant flaws in the political conduct and public relations strategies of Somaliland’s senior cabinet members. Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi, the Minister of Health Development, has once again plunged himself into a profound social and political scandal. Following an agonizing public protest by kidney dialysis patients, the Minister chose to hurl bizarre accusations

When President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) secured victory in the late 2024 presidential election, he ascended to office on the strength of a historic mandate. The citizenry of Somaliland entrusted his leadership with unprecedented electoral support, driven by a collective aspiration for a renewed era of institutional integrity, economic modernization, and equitable governance. Today, as his administration approaches its second anniversary in mid-2026, there is no de

When delegates of the KULMIYE party formally elected Mohamed Kahin Ahmed as their presidential candidate for the 2029 general elections, they elevated only the third standard-bearer in the party's quarter-century history. With a career in public life spanning more than four decades, Kahin represents a bridge between the foundational military struggle for Somaliland’s survival and contemporary state-building. As political parties begin positioning themselves for the 2029 elect

As President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Cirro, approaches the end of his second year in office in late 2026, his tenure has been distinctly defined by a massive diplomatic offensive in eastern Somaliland. When he assumed the presidency at the close of 2024, the region was severely fractured and engulfed in active civil conflict. Today, his administration has actively shifted the paradigm from military confrontation to negotiated settlement. His first decisi

24 years ago, the Republic of Somaliland made a historic and widely celebrated pivot toward a multiparty democratic system. It was a landmark achievement that positioned the unrecognized state as a beacon of political maturity in the volatile Horn of Africa. The founding vision was clear and ambitious: to transition the nation away from archaic tribalism, clan based selection, and deeply entrenched nepotism, & move toward a modern system governed by competing ideologies and p

For more than three decades, Somaliland has proudly positioned itself as a rare beacon of democracy and freedom of expression in the volatile Horn of Africa. Today, however, the nation's political tolerance is facing a severe litmus test. A bitter political and legal standoff has erupted following threatening remarks made by the Minister of Interior, Abdalle Mohamed Arab, who publicly declared that the government would take legal action against a prominent lawyer accused of s

May 15, 2026, officially marks the expiration of the constitutionally mandated term of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. When he was elected on May 15, 2022, he entered the history books as the first Somali president to be elected to two non-consecutive terms. His return to power was accompanied by high hopes and great expectations that he would resolve the paralyzing political disputes left behind by his predecessor, Mohamed Abdullahi F

Term extensions in Somaliland represent more than a simple delay in the electoral calendar; they are a symptom of a deep political disease. Dr. Abdiweli Abdillahi Soufi argues that the erosion of constitutional term limits undermines the very backbone of the nation: public trust. By allowing unelected bodies like the Guurti to dictate constitutional rights, the system risks alienating the youth (Gen Z) who demand accountability and modernized leadership. Beyond the technical

KAAH Party Chairman, Hon. Mohamoud Hashi Abdi, has issued a comprehensive "Open Letter" addressing the escalating economic burden in the Republic of Somaliland following the 2026 blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. With petrol prices reaching a staggering $215 per barrel and a tax burden of over $22 per unit, the KAAH Open Letter criticizes the government's lack of strategic foresight compared to regional peers like Ethiopia and Kenya. The Chairman outlines an 8-point survival

In modern education, grades have shifted from being a measure of performance to the very point of schooling itself. When students prioritize "What did I get?" over "What did I learn?", the core mission of cultivating curiosity and growth is compromised. This "grade obsession," as defined by Romanowski (2004), often leads to strategic memorization rather than deep engagement. Students become risk-averse, fearing that a single mistake will damage their GPA or personal worth. To

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is testing a "Mogadishu Enclave" governance model—ruling from the capital while ignoring the "Red Line" drawn by Puntland and the opposition.. Analysts suggest this manufactured constitutional crisis is a high-stakes bargaining chip aimed at securing a future mandate extension

Fighting has reignited in the Awdal and Selel regions just hours after the Somaliland government declared a successful peace agreement. The clashes, centered around the historic city of Zeila and the "Xeer Ciise" cultural dispute, have exposed the Hargeisa administration's "stillborn" mediation efforts. With casualties rising and armed militias mobilizing near the borders of Ethiopia and Djibouti, the failure of diplomacy now poses a direct threat to Red Sea security and regi

This in-depth analysis examines how Al Jazeera’s January 27, 2026 Arabic-language program on the Horn of Africa departed from core journalistic principles in its treatment of Somaliland. By unpacking guest selection, language framing, historical omissions, and ethical lapses, the article exposes how media narratives can be weaponized to distort political realities and marginalize legitimate voices. It offers a case study in modern media warfare and underscores the growing imp

In this open letter, Member of Parliament Xil Maxamed Abiib delivers a forceful national appeal on behalf of the people of Awdal, arguing that justice deferred has become justice denied. He calls for an inclusive national dialogue, equitable power-sharing, and a binding political settlement that strengthens Somaliland’s unity before unresolved grievances harden into irreversible division.

Somali is rich in poetry and oral tradition, yet its most critical weakness lies in writing. Somaliland’s education system has failed to teach structured Somali writing, leaving generations unable to express analysis, policy, or knowledge in their own language. Without writing, Somali risks remaining a language of speech rather than a tool of statehood, education, and national development.

The House of Elders played a decisive role in securing peace and statehood during Somaliland’s fragile post-war years, but today it stands at the center of a growing national debate over accountability, renewal, and the future of democratic governance.

Following Israel’s recognition, Somaliland faces a defining test of sovereignty. Airlines operating in Hargeisa and Berbera continue to impose Somalia’s e-Visa, undermining Somaliland’s legal authority. This article argues that aviation and visa enforcement are no longer technical issues, but frontline tools of diplomacy, recognition, and statehood in practice.

For nearly fifteen years, Turkey’s engagement in Somalia has been framed as humanitarian solidarity and strategic partnership. A closer examination of port, airport, oil, and maritime agreements, however, reveals a growing imbalance where emergency aid has evolved into long-term leverage. This investigation asks a critical question: where does support end, and where does the erosion of Somali sovereignty begin?