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Somaliland’s strategic importance is rising as Berbera port, Red Sea trade, Ethiopia’s maritime access and great-power competition reshape its global economic profile By Saxafi Staff Reporter Somaliland does not hold a seat at the United…
Around 500 Saudi-trained Somali troops were reportedly airlifted to Las Anod as security tensions rise along Somaliland’s eastern frontier and Houthi networks expand across the Horn of Africa Somaliland’s eastern frontier is facing a…
Somaliland releases its 2025–26 national exam results for more than 42,000 Grade 8 and Grade 12 students, marking a major education milestone BURAO, Somaliland — Aug. 25, 2026 — Somaliland on Tuesday released the results of its 2025–26…
Somaliland’s Finance Ministry reviews World Bank-funded development projects as the government strengthens fiscal oversight, fights corruption and seeks to stabilize the Somaliland shilling HARGEISA, Somaliland —Somaliland’s Ministry of…
Somaliland is emerging as a potential flashpoint in the Houthi-Israel rivalry, with a new report alleging Houthi efforts to establish logistics links while Israel reportedly plans a military foothold near Berbera Somaliland is emerging as…
Djibouti has emerged as a key Houthi logistics and smuggling hub, with alleged networks exploiting its ports, trade routes and Bab el-Mandeb location to move cargo toward Yemen By Saxafi Media Staff Djibouti has emerged as a significant…
Eight private hospitals in Hargeisa are expanding access to routine immunization, ensuring more children receive essential protection against vaccine-preventable diseases Four-day-old Abdiaziz Abdirisak rest peacefully as a nurse at…
The Berbera Gambit argues that India must recognize Somaliland as Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia deepen strategic ties with Somalia and Berbera gains importance in Red Sea security By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Berbera Port and the Horn of…
Somaliland Ambassador Lee Kuan Yimby has praised Mumbai Metro 3’s Aqua Line as “phenomenal” while raising concerns about cleanliness, sanitation, waste management and the city’s waterfronts MUMBAI, India — Somaliland Ambassador Lee Kuan…
Somalia’s search for a new patron is turning toward Saudi Arabia as Western support wanes, but Mogadishu’s Saudi bet may not replace the scale of Western financial and institutional backing MOGADISHU, Somalia — As Western governments…
Somaliland marks the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (peace be upon him), as a national holiday, offering an occasion to reflect on his life, teachings, compassion, justice and enduring legacy in Islam HARGEISA, Somaliland — Somaliland is…
The US-Israel-Somaliland alignment could advance Red Sea security, expand AI infrastructure, strengthen regional partnerships and create new opportunities for American investment and prosperity, argues Rabbi Mordechai ben Avraham Rabbi…
Somaliland’s reportedly new Berbera airbase could reshape regional security, strengthen U.S., UAE and Israel ties, deter threats from Somalia, and elevate Somaliland’s strategic role in the Horn of Africa By Andrew Korybko It’s premature…
Türkiye’s double standard on Cyprus and Somaliland exposes a geopolitical contradiction for Mogadishu and creates a new diplomatic opening for Somaliland recognition By Nassir Hussein Kahin Mogadishu’s Cyprus moment A parliamentary post…
Turkey and Israel can compete peacefully interests in Somaliland without turning it into another arena for direct geopolitical rivalry. Abdi Daud examines Somaliland recognition, Ankara’s options and Red Sea geopolitics By Abdi Daud We…
Inside Washington’s Somaliland dilemma, David Shinn reveals what U.S. policy really means, examining the prospects for Somaliland recognition and Washington’s strategic interests in the Horn of Africa. By Saxafi Media HARGEISA, Somaliland…
The seizure of the Eritrea-flagged tanker Sibu 1 is not an isolated maritime incident. It is another piece of evidence in a longer story: strategic cooperation between the Eritrean dictator and Iran By Habtom Ghebrezghiabher Sibu 1 was…
The Architecture of Relational Sovereignty proposes statutory trust networks linking Somaliland, frontier corridors and global capital to democratize wealth in post-labor America By Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham The American economic…
Somaliland, the Horn of Africa’s strategic frontier, faces a pivotal future as Israel’s recognition reshapes Red Sea geopolitics, regional alliances and its quest for wider international recognition By Jean-David Benichou A Land Between…
From Berbera to the Black Caucus, Somaliland’s sovereign wealth model seeks to connect the Berbera trade corridor with Black American political power and community economic development By Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham The Historical…
A proposed East Africa alliance would link Somaliland, Ethiopia and South Sudan through Berbera port, trade, energy and regional security, with recognition as a key hurdle The proposal by foreign-policy analyst Walid Phares envisions…
Irro’s Red Sea Gambit positions Somaliland as a strategic security partner, offering its coastline and Berbera port to help secure vital Red Sea trade routes in exchange for greater international recognition Somaliland’s president,…
“Turkey Is Looting Somalia,” Somali MP Abdullahi Hashi Abib says in a conversation with N12, accusing Erdogan of expanding Turkish influence over Somalia as Israel-Turkey rivalry intensifies By Tomer Almagor, N12 Key Takeaways Over the…
From Somaliland to Northern Cyprus, Somalia’s new speaker and Turkish-educated Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, faces questions over a diplomatic contradiction after using Turkey’s disputed title for Northern Cyprus By CSE The public reference by…
Somalia’s parliamentary outreach to Northern Cyprus raises a new diplomatic question for Cyprus: should it deepen ties with Somaliland and consider recognition? By Saxafi Media Editorial Desk Somalia’s parliamentary outreach to Northern…
Somaliland’s Buried Fortune explores the country’s oil prospects, geology, politics and strategic ambitions, and why governance must precede major petroleum revenues By Mukhtar Mahdi My analysis of Somaliland’s oil story, after following…
Somaliland launches revised Public Financial Management Act No. 75/2025, strengthening budget transparency, parliamentary oversight, audits and state asset management HARGEISA, Somaliland — Somaliland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic…
Somaliland and the Red Sea Corridor are at the center of a new UK recognition debate as a Henry Jackson Society report urges Britain to recognize Hargeisa By Andrew Fox — Henry Jackson Society, June 2026 Britain’s long-standing policy…
Somaliland Development Trust and Sovereign Indenture: how an asset-backed Currency Board, protected reserves and Berbera revenues could strengthen Somaliland’s economic sovereignty By Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham In statecraft, laying…
Is Somaliland America’s next Kosovo? Recognition could give Washington a sovereign maritime partner for Red Sea security while strengthening Berbera without a permanent U.S. base By Nassir Hussein Kahin The argument over Somaliland has…