OP-ED

Somaliland has long sought to present itself as a beacon of stability in the Horn of Africa. In a region often associated with fragile states and protracted conflicts, Somaliland’s peace and its attempts at democratic governance have been central to its claim for international recognition

The introduction of the Somaliland Economic Access and Opportunity Act (H.R. 7993) in the United States Congress is more than a legislative milestone—it is a lifeline. For too long, Somaliland has been denied meaningful access to international banking and payment networks, not because of incapacity, but because of structural barriers and political hesitation. This bill, if passed, would begin to dismantle those obstacles and open the door to a new era of economic empowerment.

After the fall of the Somali Republic in 1991, Somaliland declared independence and emerged from war with fragile unity but deep insecurity. Weapons remained distributed widely among clan-based militias. Every community recognized that peace required disarmament, but no group was willing to move first. The logic was simple and brutal: disarm first, and risk annihilation.

Somalia under President Hassan Sheekh Mohamud is governed not through hierarchical sovereignty, but through selective and performative authority shaped by external dependency. At the...

Introduction On December 26, 2025, Israel became the first United Nations member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic located in the Horn of...

This article examines the historical, legal, and political foundations of Somaliland’s independence, the post-1960 union with Somalia, and state-building efforts following the collapse of...

Written by Barkhad Dahir Ismael Despite the hardships exacerbated by increasing droughts in Somaliland, controversial journalist Mr. Abdirisak Terra has announced he will present his...