For the second time in a single month, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), conducted an official working visit to the Hargeisa Group Hospital. However, the atmosphere during his visit on August 30, 2026, stood in stark contrast to his previous emergency intervention. While his July 30 visit was a rapid response to the desperate cries of protesting patients, this latest appearance was to fulfill a critical executive promise: offic

The Ministry of Education and Science of Somaliland, in coordination with the National Examinations Office, recently announced the official results for middle schools, high schools, and vocational institutions. With over 42,500 students sitting for the exams this year, the cycle marked the largest cohort of test-takers in Somaliland’s history. However, the national anticipation and joy of graduation were quickly overshadowed by a highly controversial monetization scheme. Stud

The capital city of Hargeisa recently witnessed a heartbreaking spectacle that laid bare the grim realities of Somaliland’s healthcare system. Hundreds of patients suffering from end-stage renal disease gathered outside the Presidential Palace and the House of Representatives in a desperate plea for survival from citizens whose lives are tethered to medical machines. Emerging details from the dialysis ward at Hargeisa Group Hospital reveal a situation bordering on a humanitar

The coastal city of Berbera is the undisputed economic heart of the Republic of Somaliland and a vital logistical artery feeding the broader Horn of Africa. Following massive infrastructure investments by Dubai-based logistics giant DP World, the city's port has transformed into a globally recognized commercial hub. Yet, beneath the glittering facade of international maritime trade lies a stark and debilitating reality for local residents: a chronic, unresolved electricity cr

The capital city of Somaliland is currently in the grip of a relentless public health emergency. A severe fever outbreak has swept through Hargeisa, infecting record numbers over the past month and pushing the death toll to unprecedented heights. This rapid escalation has cast a shadow of grief and anxiety over the population. The daily surge in infections is accompanied by a mounting mortality rate. The true severity of this crisis was tragically underscored recently when a

As thousands of Africans continue to risk their lives crossing deserts and seas in search of opportunity, Somaliland offers a different path. Through homegrown innovation like Dhaweeye, technology is creating jobs, restoring dignity, and proving that hope does not require leaving home. This is a story about work, choice, and a future built from within.

Following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a wave of AI-generated disinformation spread rapidly across social media, inflaming religious sentiment and social tensions. Fabricated images were amplified by influential clerics, revealing how emerging technologies, when combined with religious authority and unchecked narratives, can threaten social cohesion, dignity, and public trust. This article examines how AI-driven manipulation became a powerful weapon.

The journey of Brigadier General Hibo Saalax Siciid reveals why women are essential to effective policing in Somaliland. From building community trust to handling sensitive cases, female officers strengthen public security, improve cooperation with citizens, and enhance institutional credibility. Women in law enforcement are not symbolic; they are a strategic necessity for sustainable, community-based security.

Tawakal Aadan’s story reveals the hidden cost of khat addiction in Somaliland. From job loss and forced rehabilitation to prison and a failed marriage, his experience shows how a socially tolerated habit destroys lives and futures. Yet his recovery also proves that with understanding and support, rebuilding is possible.