UNDP DELEGATION VISITS SOMALILAND.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
16 April 2008
 

UNDP delegation led by the regional director for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis arrived in Somaliland. The delegation met with the president of Somaliland H E Dahir Rayaale Kahin and discussed issues relating to UNDP developmental programs slated to start in 2008.

SOMALILAND GOVERNMENT CRITICAL OF UN SECRETARY GENERAL'S COMMENTS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
29 March 2008
 

Somaliland government feels the statements made by the Secretary General Ban Ki Moon to the United Nations Security Council regarding the security situation of Somaliland to be ill-informed and unfortunate misinformation. The Secretary General's comments that UN staff could not travel to Somaliland is wide off the mark and misrepresentation of the security situation in Somaliland. The UN Secretary General failed to mention that his special UN representative to Somaliland and Somalia was recently in Somaliland and UN and other NGO staff regularly travel within the borders of Somaliland due to the stable security situation in Somaliland.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT DECLARES NEW REGIONS AND DISTRICTS.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
23 March 2008
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin formally declared the creation of six new regional authorities and sixteen new districts in Somaliland.

SOMALILAND PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION MET WITH UK ALL-PARTY GROUP COMMITTE

Hargiesa, Somaliland
7 February 2008
 

Somaliland parliamentary delegation composed of all the Somaliland political parties on a visit to London met with UK parliamentary All-Party group committee to further strengthen the cooperation of the two institutions. The delegation also met with Lord Malloch-Brown Minister for Africa, Asia and the UN.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MET WITH UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE JENDAYI FRAZER

Hargiesa, Somaliland
3 February 2008
 

United States State Department Under Secretary for African Affairs Dr Jendayi Frazer arrived today in Hargiesa for a one day visit. The secretary met with the president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin, parliamentary representatives and political party leaders. The two sides held talks relating to the issues of upcoming Somaliland elections, regional security and Somaliland economic development.

JENDAYI FRAZER ARRIVED IN HARGIESA TODAY TO HOLD TALKS WITH SOMALILAND OFFICIALS

Hargiesa, Somaliland
3 February 2008
 

United States State Department Under Secretary for African Affairs Dr Jendayi Frazer arrived today in Hargiesa to hold meetings with Somaliland government official. This will be the first official visit of a United States government representative to Somaliland. The president of Somaliland H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin paid an official visit to the US last month

NEW SOMALILAND MISSION REPRESENTATIVE IN UK TAKES OVER OFFICE

London, United Kingdom
29 January 2008
 

In a brief ceremony held in the UK Somaliland Mission, the new representative Mr Adam Mussa Jibriil took over the duties of the mission from Mr Osman Hassan the former Somaliland representative in UK.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MET WITH UNITED STATES OFFICIALS

Hargiesa, Somaliland
16 January 2008
 

The President of Somaliland, H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin and his delegation met with US State Dept Under Secretary for African Affairs Dr Jendayi Frazer who held a honorary lunch meeting in the State Dept. The president and his delegation also met with Dept Of Defense official and USAID officials during their visit in the United States. The President had a private meeting with the Somaliland community in North America and briefed the community on the economic and diplomatic developments in Somaliland.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MET WITH UNITED KINGDOM OFFICIALS

Hargiesa, Somaliland
9 January 2008
 

The President of Somaliland, H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin and his delegation met with Lord Malloch Brown, Minister for Africa, Asia and Commonwealth Affairs. The president and his delegation visited the House of Parliament where during the prime minister question time the Hon Alun Michael congratulated the progress that Somaliland made in governance and democracy and prime minister Gordon Brown agreed and congratulated the people and government of Somaliland on their achievements.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISITS UNITED KINGDOM

Hargiesa, Somaliland
6 January 2008
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin arrived in London for a short visit before departing for an official visit to the United States of America. The president and his delegation will be meeting with UK official on issues relating to both countries.

SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINISTER WELCOMES US STATE DEPARTMENT'S FACT-SHEET ON SOMALILAND

Hargiesa, Somaliland
8 December 2007
 

Somaliland Foreign Minister H.E Abdillahi Duale welcomed the US State Department's US Policy on Somaliland. Somaliland Government has carefully studied the issued policy of the United States of America on Somaliland and welcomes the key judgements of the US Policy that the African Union is the most appropriate forum to address the question of recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. The Minister highlighted that the United States of America and Somaliland have cooperated and work together on Somaliland's continued progress towards democratization and economic development.

SOMALILAND RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME MEETING HELD IN HARGIESA

Hargiesa, Somaliland
28 November 2007
 

Somaliland Reconstruction and Development Programme meetings for the fiscal year 2008 started yesterday with international donors and the World Bank. The representatives from aid donors including Mr. Eric Laroche from the United Nations, Dr. Chris Lovelace from the World Bank and Mr. Richard Hands from the European Union attended the meeting. The delgation met with Somaliland president and are expected to stay in the country for 3 days

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH CZECH REPUBLIC DELEGATION.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
7 November 2007
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaal Kahin met with Czech Republic Delegation . The delegation was led by Mr Frantisek Drozdek The Czech ambassdor to Republic of Kenya. The president and the delegation discussed issues of mutual interest for the two governments.

SOMALILAND GOVERNMENT INCREASES TAXES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR IDP'S

Hargiesa, Somaliland
24 October 2007
 

Somaliland Government increased local taxes by 2% to raise funds to help Somaliland citizens currently displaced in Sool region. Somaliland president decreed it is the responsibility of the government and the people of Somaliland to help their brothers and sister currently displaced from Las Anod city.

UNITED KINGDOM DELEGATION VISITS SOMALILAND

Hargiesa, Somaliland
4 September 2007
 

A United Kingdom Parliament delegation led by Mr. Alun Michael (MP) arrived in Hargiesa today for an official 2 day visit. The delegation met with Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Abdillahi Dualeh and will hold further discussion with Somaliland president, parliament and political parties on issues relating to economic development and democratisation process.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH EU ENVOY.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
23 July 2007
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin met with E U envoy George Mark Andre. The president and the envoy discussed issues relating to EU developmental aid to Somaliland and the role of EU in the upcoming Somaliland local government and presidential elections.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ETHIOPIAN TRANSPORT MINISTER.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
22 July 2007
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin met with Ethiopian Minister of Transport Juned Sado and his delegation. The president and the minister discussed issues relating to trade and transport between Somaliland and Ethiopia, the export of Ethiopian goods from Berbera port, border roads network developments and electric power supply from Ethiopia to Somaliland. The Ethiopian delegation have earlier visited the port of Berbera and the border town of Wajal.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ITALIAN DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
19 June 2007
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin visited Italy and met with the Italian deputy foreign minister Patrizia Sentinelli. This is the first ever official contact between Somaliland and Italy after Somaliland declared it's independence in 1991. The president and the deputy minister discussed issues of mutual interest for the two nations. The president thanked the Italian government for the historic meeting and assured the new relationship between the two nations will continue and grow stronger. The president and his delegations current European visit is part of Somalilands endeavor to highlight it's economic and developmental needs.

FIRST BATCH OF LOCALLY TRAINED SOMALILAND MEDICAL DOCTORS.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
29 May 2007
 

The first batch of locally trained Somaliland medical doctors completed their university medical studies in Amoud University. The medical degree course was achieved with the help of Kings College Hospital in London , UK, which provided help with the academics and supervision of tests to insure the training and education meets EU standards. The government and the people of Somaliland congratulate the new graduate medical doctors for their achievements.

SOMALILAND CELEBRATES 16 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
18 May 2007
 

The people of Somaliland celebrate 16 years of independence today. The government and the people of Somaliland welcomed many delegates who will join in the celebration of this great day into Hargiese including a delegation of parliamentarians from the Republic of Ghana.

SOMALILAND VICE PRESIDENT MET WITH LORD TREISMAN.

London, United Kingdome
14 May 2007
 
Somaliland vice president H.E Ahmed Yusuf Yassin and his delegation met with Lord Treisman of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdome at his office in London. The two parties discused matters of common interest to Somaliland and the United Kingdome.

 

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT ATTENDED GHANA'S 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE CEREMONY.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
7 March 2007
 


Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin visited Ghana to attend ceremony honouring Ghana's 50 years of independence. The president and his delegation attended ceremonial dinner of the Republic of Ghana's 50 years of independence. During the visit the president and his delegation met with the presidents of Ghana, Nigeria, Botswana and Togo and other dignitaries attending the ceremony.

 

SOMALILAND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS WELCOMES FIRST EVER DISCUSSION OF SOMALILAND AT AN AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

Hargiesa, Somaliland
27 January 2007
 

Minister's Statement

"I am delighted that the Foreign Ministers of the African Union meeting in Addis Ababa have discussed the issue of Somaliland. "At a time when African and international governments are preoccupied with stabilising southern Somalia, getting the Somaliland issue discussed is a big achievement and a reward for Somaliland's patient and persistent diplomacy. "Somaliland's desire for international recognition of its independence will not go away. The government and people of Somaliland will continue to press for recognition for as long as it takes. "Somaliland's case is unique in Africa because Somaliland was a separate colonial entity from Somalia and was recognised previously as an independent state in 1960 before it joined in a disastrous union with Somalia. "Somaliland wishes good relations with Somalia and to see Somalia a stable and peaceful neighbour. We are ready to share our experience of national reconciliation, state building and the creation of a successful democracy and to assist in stabilising the south in any way we can. "The Government of Somaliland is grateful for all the support it has received at and in the run-up to this Summit from numerous states in East, Central, Southern and West Africa. I am particularly grateful to the Government of Rwanda for raising the Somaliland issue at the Executive Committee, to the AU Commission for its unfailing attention to the Somaliland issue and to the Government of Ethiopia for its support and for our warm bilateral relations. "I am also grateful for the productive discussions I have held with the British and Norwegian Ministers at the Summit. "It is still not too late for the African Union to take a decision to become seized of the Somaliland issue at this Summit. I appeal to Heads of Government meeting on 29 and 30 January to recognise that it is in the interests of peace, stability and development in the Horn of Africa to consolidate the stability Somaliland has achieved. And I call on the TFG to focus on stabilising the still difficult situation in the south rather than opposing the reality that is Somaliland's independent status."




EU PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION VISITS SOMALILAND

Hargiesa, Somaliland
17 January 2007
 

A European Union Parliament delegation led by EU parliament Chairman for African Affairs Dr. Nico Scholten arrived in Hargiesa today. The delegation met with the president of Somaliland and discussed issue relating to the cooperation of EU parliament and Somaliland.




PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION FROM KENYA VISIT SOMALILAND

Hargiesa, Somaliland
12 December 2006
 
Five Kenyan Parliamentarian delegation led by Mr. Paul Muite(MP) visited Somaliland on a fact finding mission. The delegation met with the president and council of ministers.


TERROR SUSPECTS SENTENCED IN SOMALILAND

Hargiesa, Somaliland
11 December 2006
 
The District Court of Hargiesa sentenced 9 persons convicted of plotting acts of terrorism in Somaliland in September,2005. The jail term sentence ranged from 20 to 25 years of imprisonment. The Court acquitted three other suspects ( two of whom absent) for lack of evidence. However, two other absent suspects were found guilty and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment.


OFFICIAL VISIT OF SOMALILAND PRESIDENT TO UNITED KINGDOM

London, United Kingdom
23 August 2006
 
The President of Somaliland, H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin, visited the United Kingdom as a guest of the British Government and had talks with government officials about bilateral and regional issues. The president and his delegation left London on Wednesday 23rd August for The Republic of Germany.

United Kingdom and Somaliland Government Joint Statement

London, United Kingdom
17 August 2006
 
The President of Somaliland, H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin, visited the UK as a guest of the British Government and had talks with the Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman, about bilateral and regional issues. Accompanying Somaliland Ministers also met senior officials in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office and the Department for International Development and had detailed follow up discussions. The two sides agreed to remain in close touch and to make further visits to increase their cooperation on issues of mutual concern. Both sides stressed their commitment to promoting peace, stability and democratic governance in the Horn of Africa, so that the humanitarian and developmental needs of the region's people can be addressed.

Somaliland President Visits United Kingdom

Hargiesa, Somaliland
16 August 2006
 
President Dahir Rayaale Kahin accompanied by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Posts and advisers arrived in London on 15th August at the invitation of Lord Treisman, Minister of State at Foreign and Commonwealth Office. On 16th August President Kahin and his delegation met Lord Treismnan and his staff at the Foreign Office. They discussed matters of interest to the States. Later members of the delegation had discussions with Department of International Development and the Home Office.

Somaliland President Reshuffles Cabinet

Hargiesa, Somaliland
7 July 2006
 
President Dahir Rayaale Kahin of Somaliland has reshuffled some of the ministries. As a result the new Foreign Minister is ABDILLAHI MOHAMED DUALEH, the former Minister of Information and National Guidance.

Somaliland Press Release on Puntland's Aggression

Hargiesa, Somaliland
24 March 2006
 
The government of the Republic of Somaliland wishes to communicate to all concerned, that another unprovoked attack has been perpetrated against the people of the Republic of Somaliland by the militia of the Puntland Region of Somalia. The attacks were against the villages of Majiiyahan and Dhallan in the Sanaag Region of the Republic of Somaliland, and have caused loss of life, injuries, as well as the sequestration of civilians who they hold as hostages to this day.

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Somaliland Parliament Speaker Visited UK

Hargiesa, Somaliland
14 March 2006
 
The Speaker of the Somaliland parliament Honourable Mr.Abdirahman Abdillahi arrived in the UK to attend the opening of the Welsh National Assembly Building opened by the Queen. During his stay in the UK Mr. Abdillahi visited several UK government departments to discuss matters of interest to Somaliland and UK. Mr.Abdillahi also met with several Members of British Parliament, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons and Secretariat of the three main political parties of the UK. Mr. Abdillahi addressed gatherings of the Somaliland community in the UK on several occasions

Somaliland President Welcomes Business Delegation

Hargiesa, Somaliland
13 February 2006
 
President Dahir Rayaale Kahin welcomed a business delegation that came to Somaliland to discuss the development of Berbera port. The delegation is headed by Mr.Gamini Herman Chairmamn of Peace Shipping Line based in the Unitred Arab Emirates. The companies involved are part of ETA Group-Dubai, PORTEK International Singapore,Mammoth Building System United Arab Emirates, MAN B&W Germany. The business delegation were following up on discussions with Somaliland president in April 2004 on investments on the development and enlargement of Berbera port The business delegation discussed other points including investments in a refinary plant, the rebulding of Berbera cement plant, a desalination plant to provide electricity that can be extend as far as Hargeisa (90 miles) and the development of the road network of Berbera Free Zone. The President welcomed the business intiatives and said" We like to share our resources with those willing to invest in Somaliland". The president added the government and people of Somaliland welcome such ventures and Berbera will be the base of these investments.

Somaliland President Returns to Hargiesa

Hargiesa, Somaliland
28 January 2006
 
President Dahir Rayaale Kahin and the accompanying delegation returned to Hargeisa on 28th January,2006. The President visited Norway , Germany and Ethiopia. .

Somaliland President Travels to Norway and Germany

Hargiesa, Somaliland
23 December 2005
 
Somaliland president traveled to Norway and Germany. In Norway the president and his delegation traveled to the city of Stavanger and held meetings with petroleum consortium to explore the potential exploration and development of oil and gas resources of Somaliland. The president and his delegation later traveled to Hanover, Germany and met with the Teutonia company officials, a subsidiary of Heidelburg Cement Group, which is the fourth largest cement producer in the world. The two parties agreed on the exploration of Somaliland cement production and development.

Somaliland Parliament Holds It's First Session

Hargiesa, Somaliland
12 December 2005
 
The Somaliland parliament held it's first session today. The parliament selected two subcommittees that will explore the completion of parliament bylaws. This is the first time in 45 years that a freely elected parliament held a session in Somaliland.

The President of Somaliland Congratulated The Parliament Speaker and the Two deputy Speakers

Hargiesa, Somaliland
5 December 2005
 
The Somaliland president H.E Mr. Dahir Riayle Kahin today congratulated the new speaker of Somaliland parliament Honorable Mr. Abdirihamn Mohamed Abdillahi and two new deputy speakers Honorable Mr. Abdulaziz Mohamed Samale and Honorable Mr. Bashe Mohamed Farah. The speaker of parliament is a member of the UCID party and his deputies are members of the Kulmiye party. The opposition parties of UCID and Kulmiye agreed in a coalition of power sharing in the new parliament. The opposition coalition elected the speaker and the deputies on Tuesday, 29, Novemeber, 2005; but the presidents party UDUB disagreed in the process the speaker and the deputies were elected. The Somaliland Guurti(Upper House) mediated in the dispute and recommended that the election of speaker and the two deputies stand as procliamed on Tuesday, 29 November, 2005. The Guurti recommended the president and his party to agree with the decision of the Guurti. The president and his party UDUB agreed to abide by the decision of the Guurti. The president reiterated that compromise and the interest of the unity of the people Somaliland supersedes any disagreement between the political parties and the presiden will work and cooperate with the new speaker and his deputies.

The President of Somaliland Opened the First Session of the Newly Elected Parliament

Hargiesa, Somaliland
29 November 2005
 
The Somaliland president H.E Mr. Dahir Riayle Kahin opened the first session of the newly elected parliament. The president congratulated the 82 members on being chosen by the people of Somaliland to be the new MP's and reminded the new legislatures the tasks awaiting the new parliament including completing the constitution, the courts, the economy and strengthening the democratic process that Somaliland has embarked on. The president reiterated that the unity of the people of Somaliland facilitated the opportunity of this auspicious and important day and it is the responsibility of the new parliament to help in continuing that unified journey.

Ethiopian Delegation Arrives For Implementation Of The Berbera Corridor Agreement.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
15 November 2005
 
A high level Ethiopian delegation arrived in Somaliland to observe the first shipment of Ethiopian goods in Berbera port. The delegation headed by Dr. Alamayo Gabrasalase met with Somaliland finance minister Mr. Hussien Ali Duale and Somaliland Minister of Commerce Mr. Nuh Sh. Muse Duale to discuss the preparation and implementation of the Berbera Corridor Agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia. The Berbera Corridor Agreement provides the two nations the opportunity to develop trade relations and facilitates the coordination of transporting and taxing goods between Somaliland and Ethiopia.

Somaliland Criminal Court Passed Death Sentence On Killers of Aid Workers.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
13 November 2005
 
Somaliland Criminal Court today delivered the death penalty verdict on 8 people accused of killing 3 foreign aid workers. Richard and Enid Eyeington from the UK were killed in 2003 at the school in Shiekh, in which they had helped to rebuild. Kenyan Flora Cheruiyot was killed early in 2004 on the road between Hargiesa and Berbera, in which a German aid worker was also wounded in that attack. 7 others were given life sentences for their part in these attacks. The judge also ordered a further investigation into the murder of Italian aid worker Annalena Tonelli, who was killed in Borama a fortnight before the British couple. The conviction was based on weapons seized by the police, confessions from the accused and statements from witnesses. Somaliland considers these individuals, terrorists who were intending to destablise Somaliland's peace and security. The people and the government of Somaliland are in a solidarity to maintain the security and the existence of Somaliland Republic.

EID MUBARAK

Hargiesa, Somaliland
1 November 2005
 

WE WISH ALL THE MUSLIMS EID MUBARAK

Somaliland Consititutional Court Approves Parliamentary Election Results

Hargiesa, Somaliland
1 November 2005
 
The constitutional court of Somaliland Republic has approved the provisional parliamentary election results declared by the National Election Commission on 15 October, 2005. The vice chairman of the court announced that the provisional results and the final results will be the same and no changes have been undertaken. The first session of the new parliament will convene after the Eid hoildays.

Somaliland Parliamentary Election Results Announced

Hargiesa, Somaliland
15 October 2005
 
The Somaliland National Election Commission announced the provisional results of the parliamentary election. The three political parties competed for 82 parliamentary seats. UDUB pary has won 33 seats, Kulimye has won 28 seats seats and UCID has won 21 seats. All the parties agreed and endorsed the election results.

Somaliland Sends Condolence to the People and Government of Pakistan

Hargiesa, Somaliland
13 October 2005
 
The people and the Government of Somaliland wish their sincerest condolences to the people and government of Pakistan on the tragic death and devastation brought on by the earthquake. The people of Somaliland express their sympathy and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in their hour of grief.

Somaliland Parliamentary Election

Hargiesa, Somaliland
30 September 2005
 
The people of Somaliland cast their votes to elect 82 members of Somaliland parliament. The election process started and ended peacefully yesterday and the official results are expected to be announced in about few days. This parliamentary election is the third election in Somaliland in the last three years. The people and the government of Somaliland pay their thanks to the election commission, the international election observers and the international community in helping the people of Somaliland in their quest to complete the democratisation process.

 

Somaliland Parliamentary Election Law

 

G8 Report on Somaliland

 The Government and the People of Somaliland Send their Condolences to the People and the Government of the United Kingdom

Hargiesa, Somaliland
7 July 2005
 
The government and the people of Somaliland offer their condolence to the families of the victims and the government of the United Kingdom on the tragedy that took place in the London underground and buses today the 7th of July 2005. The people and the government of Somaliland condemn the act of terrorism inflicted on the people of the United Kingdom and specially the residents of the city of London. The Government and the people of Somaliland are in solidarity with the government and the people of the United Kingdom and the rest of the world in fighting acts of terrorism

Somaliland Delegation Meets With State Department Officials in Washington.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
1 July 2005
 
Somaliland delegation consisting of Foreign Minister H.E Mrs. Edna Adan Ismail; Minister of Information H.E Mr. Abdillahi Mohamed Duale and Somaliland Representative in the United States Dr. Sa'ad Shiekh Osman Nur were received at the State Department. The State Department was represented by Assistant Secretary of State Africa; Head of the State Department for East and Central Africa; Director-General for East Africa; and Officer responsible for Somaliland and Somalia. The two sides discussed strengethening of relations including political and diplomatic matters; i.e security , strengethening areas of economic production in Somaliland; democratic process and good governance. The Somaliland delegation was given lunch at the State Department where the discussions were completed. The Somaliland Delegation earlier participated in the Somaliland Convention in Los Angels, California. The convention was organised by Somaliland Policy and Research Inistitute (SOPRI). The Somaliland Convention included discussions on wide ranging issues such as international recognition, economic development and Somaliland natural resources.

Somaliland Foreign Minister Visits British Foreign & Commonwealth Office London.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
20 May 2005
 

PRESS RELEASE

H. E. Mrs. Edna Adan Ismail, Somaliland's Minister of Foreign Affairs was welcomed at the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London, UK, by Senior FCO Minister, Lord (David) Triesman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, with responsibility for Africa. The meeting which lasted nearly an hour was also attended by Officials of the British Foreign Office as well as by the Mr. Osman Ahmed Hassan, Somaliland Representative in the United Kingdom. CONTINUE> ...

Visit to Somaliland of Commission of African Union Delegation.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
6 May 2005
 

A delegation from the Commission of African Union led by AU Deputy Chairman Patrick Mazimhaka paid a visit to Somaliland from 3rd May, 2005. During that period the delegation visited Hargeisa,Berbera,Burao, Borama and other centres. In all these places the people expressed their opposition to re-joining again Somalia. During their stay, the delegation met members of the Government, the main political parties and civil societies.

Visit to Somaliland of British Ambassador to Ethiopia.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
29 April 2005
 

The British Ambassador for Ethiopia Mr. Bob Dewar leading a delegation including staff of the Department for International Development visited Somaliland on 27th April,2005. The delegation discussed with the Somaliland President H.E Dahir Riyale Kahin and others matters of interest to the two countries. The delegation left Hargeisa on 28th April.2005

PRESS RELEASE ON SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA, ETHIOPIA AND DJIBOUTI.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
11 February 2005
 

President Dahir Rayale Kahin and his delegation returned from visit to Djibouti, Ethiopia and South Africa.
In Djibouti, the president met with his counter part the president of Djibouti H.E Ismail Omer Ghelle and members of his Government. In Addis Ababa the President met the Prime Minister of Ethiopia H.E Meles Zenawi and his ministers. On both occasions matters of interest to the two respective countries were discussed. CONTINUE>...

PRESIDENT RAYALE VISITS SOUTH AFRICA.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
26 January 2005
 

The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin accompanied by a delegation including Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Information and Fisheries and other ministers left Hargeisa today for a visit to South Africa. The delegation will discuss matters of common interest to the two States specially the issues of political,economical,and investments.

Somaliland Guurti (House of Elders) Elects New Chairman.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
26 August 2004
 

The Somaliland Guurti (The House of Elders) elected by a large majority Saleeban Mohamoud Adan as Chairman of the Guurti to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late chairman Sheikh Yusuf Shiek Ibrahim Shiek Madar who passed away in July.

Somaliland Government Press Release on the IGAD Sponsored Somali Conference in Kenya.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
23 August 2004
 

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Somaliland President Visiting Ethiopia.

Hargiesa, Somaliland
29 March 2004
 

H.E President Dahir Rayale Kahin and his delegation arrived in Addis Ababa on the 28th March for a short visit. The president on behalf of the government and the people of Somaliland conveyed their sincerest condolences to the government and the people of Ethiopia on the death of the Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Nations Dr. Abdulmejid Hussein who passed away on Monday the 29th March in Addis Ababa.

Somaliland President Concludes European Visit.

London, United Kingdom
27 March 2004
 

H.E President Dahir Rayale Kahin of Somaliland left London on 27th March to return home. The Presidential delegation visited Belgium but had to cut short their planned visits to other European countries to Hargeisa after a historic and fruitful visit. The president has to attend important and developing matters in Somaliland.

Somaliland President Concludes Visit to UK.

London, United Kingdom
23 March 2004
 

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin and four of his ministers after a successful visit to UK left for Brussels today, where the delegation will have discussions with the European Commission and MEP's. It is planned that the delegation will also visit Germany and Switzerland before returning to Somaliland.

Somaliland President Attends Community Meeting

London, United Kingdom
19 March 2004
 

The delegation of Somaliland led by H.E President Dahir Rayale Kahin today met the Commonwealth Secretariat. Later in the evening the president and his delegation attended a community meeting of Somalilanders from all parts of Europe. The President informed the community the demands and requests of Somaliland in their meetings with different officials. The president also informed the community the tragic death today of a GTZ( German NGO in Somaliland) employee and wounding of another in an ambush by enemies of Somaliland on the road between Hargiesa and Berbera. The president said " Every time Somaliland takes a step forward our enemies want to pull us back but the people of Somaliland are ready to counter their aims". The president added that the suspects of the criminal act are in custody after the community of Dhoqoshay village in Togdheer region captured the fleeing criminals. The president reiterated the commitment of the government and the people of Somaliland in maintaining peace and stability.

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SOMALILAND CONDEMNS TERRORISM
[13/9/2001]
SOMALILAND REFERENDUM LAW
[15/05/2001]
SOMALILAND'S SOVEREIGNITY IS IRREVERSIBLE
[28 Feb 2001]

 

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