Opinion: A year after the ballot: Somaliland's missed opportunity for real change

Hargeisa - Opinion piece by Guleid Ahmed Jama.

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Human Rights Centre Condemns Killing of Unarmed Protesters in Borama

Hargeisa, 6 December 2025 — The Human Rights Centre Somaliland has issued a strong condemnation following the killing of 17 unarmed protesters and the wounding of more than 50 others during Thursday night's unrest in Borama, Awdal region. The organisation accused Somaliland security forces of…

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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Borama After Government Reverses Cultural Festival Ban

Borama, Awdal Region — Violent unrest broke out in Borama last night as dozens of young protesters took to the streets following a controversial government decision to reinstate celebrations of Xeer Ciise, a traditional Somali customary law practice recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural…

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Somaliland President and Qatari Ambassador Hold Key Meeting to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Hargeisa — The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Cirro), yesterday held a meeting at the Presidential Palace with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar, H.E. Abdullah Bin Salem Al Nuaimi, where the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and…

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Somaliland President Attends National Justice Conference

Hargeisa - The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro), yesterday attended the National Justice, where he delivered a significant and forward-looking keynote address.

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Kulmiye and Kaah Parties Condemn "Mistreatment" of Former President Muse Bihi at Hargeisa Airport

Hargeisa - Two major political parties, Kulmiye and Kaah, have sharply condemned what they describe as the mistreatment of former President Muse Bihi Abdi by security forces at Hargeisa's Egal International Airport.

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Editorial: Inside Kulmiye's Crisis: What the Bihi–Kahin Rift Reveals About Somaliland's Democracy

Editoria - Kulimey, a political party in Somaliland, is entering one of its most turbulent periods. At the centre of the storm stands Muse Bihi Abdi, the former president, whose once unshakable grip on the Kulmiye Party has fractured into open conflict with Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, his longtime ally and…

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President Irro Poised for Major Cabinet Shake-Up as Pressure Mounts Over Performance

Hargeisa - President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi "Irro" is preparing to introduce significant changes to his government this December, according to multiple senior sources who spoke to Somaliland Daily on condition of anonymity. The move follows persistent criticism over the composition and…

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"Unrecognised" Documentary Premieres at Gala Night in Hargeisa

Hargeisa - Hargeisa is hosting a special cultural moment tonight as the highly anticipated documentary Unrecognised receives its first official public screening at a gala event in the city. The film offers a sweeping and deeply textured exploration of Somaliland, its landscapes, ancient heritage, political…

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Somaliland President Holds High-Level Security Meeting With AFRICOM Commander and U.S. Deputy Ambassador

Hargeisa - President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro," held a high-level meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa with General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Deputy Ambassador Justin Davis, and…

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Somaliland Cabinet Approves 2026 National Budget Forecast

Hargeisa - The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Somaliland has approved the government's 2026 national budget forecast during its 43rd session held Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa. The meeting was chaired by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro."

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Former President Muse Bihi Clashes with Long-Time Ally and Kulmiye Party Leader

Hargeisa - The former President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, publicly questioned today whether Kulmiye Party Chairman Mohamed Kahin Ahmed is effectively leading the party.

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President Abdirahman Irro Announces Major Reduction in Electricity Prices

Hargeisa – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro) on Monday announced a significant reduction in electricity prices in Borama, lowering the cost from $0.7 cents per kilowatt to $0.5, effective November 1, 2025.

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President Abdirahman Irro Begins Working Tour of Somaliland's Western Regions

Gabiley – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro), has embarked on a working trip to the western regions of the country.

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Somaliland Moves Closer to International Recognition

HARGEISA – Somaliland's long-standing quest for international recognition has taken a new step forward as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro) prepares for an official visit to Washington, D.C. to seek broader support for the nation's sovereignty bid.

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President Abdirahman Irro Inaugurates Landmark Dam in Hargeisa

HARGEISA – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro), has officially inaugurated a major new dam in Hargeisa, a milestone project aimed at improving access to water in the capital, which continues to face chronic shortages.

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President Abdirahman Irro Visits Somaliland National Army Headquarters

HARGEISA – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro), has paid a working visit to the Headquarters of the Somaliland National Army, where he met with senior military officials and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the country's…

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Madaxwayne Cabdiraxmaan Cirro oo diiday inuu difaaco Ceerigaabo oo qarka u saaran in Khaatumo qabsato

Ceerigaabo- Ciidamada SSC-Khaatumo ayaa soo gaadhay duleedka magaalada Ceerigaabo, deegaanka la yidhaahdo Masagan oo qiyaastii 15 km u jirta Ceerigaabo. Dhinaca kale waxa gudaha magaalada ka dagaalamaya maleeshiyo SSC-Khaatumo ah oo iska caabiday Booliiska Somaliland.

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Who will be in President Abdirahman Irro's cabinet?

By, Sahra Mohamoud, Somaliland Daily reporter. - Hargeisa - President-election Abdirahman Irro will be inaugurated on Thursday.

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Declaration to Salvage the Country, by Somaliland Intellectuals

Hargeisa - Somaliland academics and educators endorsed Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro) for president,

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