Somaliland

Somaliland Suspends Air Djibouti Flights Following Diplomatic Tensions

Five Members of Same Family Killed in House Fire in Hargeisa

Somalia and Saudi Arabia are intensifying cooperation after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, with talks in Riyadh on diplomacy, security and economics reinforcing Mogadishu’s sovereignty stance amid regional tensions.

Former NISA chief Fahad Yasin has publicly warned Somaliland President Abdirahman ‘Cirro’ against an alleged political move he says could irreversibly damage Cirro’s legacy and Somaliland’s long-term standing.

Clan clashes erupt in Salal and Awdal over land disputes linked to the Heer Isse ceremony.

Somaliland’s Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle resigned following deadly clashes in Borama over the controversial Xeer Ciise event. The minister said the responsibility lay with the President, who had approved the event, and urged the public to maintain peace while grievances are addressed through dialogue.

Somaliland’s government has raised fresh concerns over a deepening drought that continues to intensify across the country. Officials warn that widespread food and water shortages now pose a serious threat to thousands of families.