Somaliland Today

Israel’s ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi last week at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, advancing diplomatic relations between the two sides.

Israel’s Ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi last week in a historic ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa. The ceremony marks another important step in strengthening relations between Israel and Somaliland, following their mutual recognition on December 26, 2025. Since then, ties between the two countries have continued to develop. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar made a historic visit to Somaliland in January 2026, while Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem during President Abdullahi’s visit to Israel in June 2026. Following the presentation of credentials, a cornerstone-laying ceremony was held for Israel’s new embassy in Hargeisa. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said: “Israel is determined to develop and strengthen its relations with Somaliland. “The appointment of ambassadors, in accordance with the agreement reached when our countries established mutual recognition, is another important step in deepening the ties between us.”

I was honored to welcome the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, in Jeddah today. We had a pleasant and productive discussion on several important matters, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation.

Maya Jama dresses up as Olympic legend Mo Farah for Halloween.

1️⃣ 🛑 يشهد القرن الأفريقي تطوراً جديداً مع وصول أول سفير إسرائيلي إلى إقليم «أرض الصومال»، في خطوة تعكس انتقال التقارب بين الجانبين إلى مستوى دبلوماسي رسمي، وسط استعدادات لافتتاح سفارة إسرائيلية في هرغيسا. 🛑 وفي تصريحات لـ«الشرق الأوسط»، قال المحلل السياسي من «أرض الصومال» عبد الكريم سعيد صالح، إن وصول السفير الإسرائيلي يعكس رغبة تل أبيب في توسيع نفوذها بمنطقة القرن الأفريقي، خصوصًا على سواحل خليج عدن وبالقرب من مضيق باب المندب، مقابل منح الإقليم فرصة لدعم مساعيه للحصول على اعتراف أوسع.👇

The Government of Somaliland has strongly condemned the targeting of Ethiopian nationals in Borama, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable in accordance with the law. Borama’s civil society and political leaders have also condemned ethnic violence, discrimination, and attempts to fuel tensions across borders, calling for lasting peace and stability in the region. Their shared message reinforces a fundamental principle, no one should be targeted because of their nationality or ethnicity!! Somaliland’s values of hospitality and peaceful coexistence must extend to everyone, our Oromo brothers and sisters deserve dignity, security, and equal protection under the law. Ethnicity must never justify discrimination or violence.

It's hard to believe that such a beautiful region is part of Somalia. This is truly #Somaliland, the peaceful country overlooking the Red Sea ❤️🇲🇦

خوتنا في الإسلام والأمة الإسلامية الصومال وباكستان امتنعا عن التصويت مع مشروع القرار الأمريكي 😉

The great people of Somaliland deserve recognition! Somalia should immediately hold a referendum for self-determination and independence

The story of #Abaarso is a success story of Somaliland. Many familiar faces here. A well-put-together documentary by #Abdi_Aa. Link to full documentary here. youtu.be/1bX4lU0CRG4?is=QC-Q…

We celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye in Hargeisa. We commemorate the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and all our heroes with profound respect and gratitude.

Obama calls Ilhan Omar’s ‘sham marriage’ probe ‘appalling’ — but it actually started under his admin. Read today's cover here: trib.al/JegIsJP

🚨 EXCLUSIVE—FIRST FOOTAGE Somaliland Armed Forces’ @NationalDF newly acquired armed drones reportedly boast 72-hour endurance, 2,200+ km range and a 500 kg payload. A potential game-changer for the military balance and geopolitics of the Horn of Africa.

The Abrahamic Movement UK is getting underway. At a meeting in London attended by local leaders from the Jewish, Iranian, Somaliland and Kurdish communities, and Arab supporters of the Abraham Accords, we announced a new path: a local alternative in Britain to the extremist movements. Our communities in Britain are suffering a complete loss of their security in the shadow of violence from extremist movements. It is not only the Jewish community that fears the rise of extremism: the Iranian opposition community, the Somaliland community, moderate Muslims, the Kurds and minorities such as the Druze and Alawites also suffer harassment and violence from incited extremists. So do Christians. The founding of the Abrahamic Movement UK heralds a new dawn for the Abrahamic communities, a moderate alliance that will raise a new and unifying voice in Britain, an authentic voice from the Middle East that heralds Abrahamic peace and a shared vision in which there is room for everyone. Just as important, it will create a community of communities, which will no longer feel so alone in the face of violent and extremist forces.