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.
Somaliland’s Togdheer Appeal Court has sentenced a Burco Qur’an teacher to 14 years in prison for child sexual abuse, overturning an earlier acquittal. The ruling sparked mixed reactions, with parents welcoming the decision while Qur’an teacher associations protested, alleging reputational targeting.
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) met with AFRICOM Commander General Dagvin Anderson, Deputy U.S. Ambassador Justin Davis, and a U.S. delegation in Hargeisa to strengthen security cooperation and regional stability. The discussions focused on countering extremism, protecting maritime routes, and enhancing strategic partnerships between Somaliland and the United States. After the meeting, the delegation toured Berbera Port and Airport to assess their strategic importance.
A delegation from the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF), led by the Denmark Ambassador, visited the Aroori Livestock Research and Fodder Center in Togdheer to assess the progress and impact of the project.
The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), received the UK Ambassador Charles King and his delegation at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa. The meeting focused on strengthening the historic and strategic partnership between Somaliland and the United Kingdom
