President Isaias Afwerki’s visit to Egypt this week reminded me of a remarkable letter sent to him by Somaliland’s late President Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal on 5 November 1997. Nearly three decades have passed since the letter was written, yet…
Israel’s official re-recognition of the Republic of Somaliland on 26 December 2025 marks a historic and consequential shift in regional diplomacy. After more than three decades of self-governance without international recognition, Somaliland has seen a major international actor formally acknowledge…
In January 2021, Somaliland launched one of the most innovative and nationally owned public health reforms in its modern history: the creation of a dedicated National Mental Health Program financed entirely through a domestic revenue mechanism. This bold reform emerged…
Somaliland’s August 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) highlights a pressing challenge: headline inflation reached 8.6% year-on-year, driven primarily by volatile food and energy prices, while core inflation held lower at 6.2%. This suggests that while the economy is not overheating,…
Reading Government at a Glance 2025 was both timely and thought-provoking. The report presents a sweeping analysis of how governments across OECD countries are grappling with today’s complex challenges – from climate change and digital transformation to fiscal constraints and…
The first quarter of 2025 presents a mixed yet cautiously optimistic picture for Somaliland’s economic trajectory. Despite global uncertainty and domestic structural hurdles, the country is demonstrating signs of fiscal discipline, improved investment confidence, and early post-election economic stabilization. However,…
Doorashada Guddoomiyaha Guddiga Midowga Afrika (AUC) ayaa shalay soo dhammaatay, iyadoo Mohamed Ali Yousouf oo ka socda Jabuuti uu ku guuleystay kursiga, ka dib markii uu helay 33 cod oo ka mid ah 49 ka cod ee guud. Tani waxay…
The 2025 Government Summit provided a remarkable platform to witness how visionary leadership and strategic talent deployment shape the future of governance. I was particularly amazed by the exceptional UAE ministers and the highly skilled human capital leading the summit…
We had an incredible experience at this year’s Internet Development Conference, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event brought together key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, fostering discussions on the critical role of internet development in driving economic growth,…
Today, I officially hand over the position of Director-General of the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Somaliland to my esteemed colleague and friend, Dr. Maxamuud Xuseen Aadam (Jabaake). Dr. Jabaake is an exceptionally qualified leader whose expertise, dedication, and…