PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UN OFFICIALS.

SECURITY ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE .

VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UN OFFICIALS.

NEW POLITICAL PARTIES REGISTRATIONS TO START.

SOMALILAND IS OPEN FOR HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION INVESTMENTS.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ETHIOPIAN PRIME MINISTER.

SOMALILAND VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UAE DELEGATE.

EID PRAYER AND GREETING.

SOMALILAND PROVIDES $3.6 MILLION HUMANITARIAN AID TO SOMALIA.

PRESIDENT RETURNS FROM VISITS TO ETHIOPIA AND CHINA.

CORRUPT OFFICIALS JAILED.

	PRESIDENT VISITS CHINA.
	Hargiesa, Somaliland August 13, 2011
	H.E president Ahmed Mohammed Mohamoud arrived in Peking to discuss economic and developmental issues with the government of the Peoples Republic of Chine and Chines investors. The president and his delegation met with Chines government official and investors to discuss the development and expansion of Berbera port and development of transportation and infrastructures. Berbera corridor is expected to be a good hub for expanding the trade and development and creation of jobs in the nations of East Africa and will provide business opportunities and jobs for the people of Somaliland. The current talks between the parties are in the preliminary stages and a formal agreement is expected to be concluded in the near future.
	EU DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER VISITS SOMALILAND.
	Hargiesa, Somaliland JULY 6, 2011
	EU commissioner for development Andris Piebalgs visited Somaliland and met H.E president Ahmed Mohammed Mohamoud and Somaliland parliament and GUURTI. The commissioner reiterated EU commitments to the Somaliland development and increase of EU developmental aid.
	PRESIDENT RETURNS FROM OFFICIAL VISIT TO GULF COUNTRIES.
	Hargiesa, Somaliland May 2, 2011
	H.E president Ahmed Mohammed Mohamoud and his delegation arrived in Berbera after official visit to United Arab Emirates and Kuwait where he had fruitful discussions with the leaders of both countries on issues of security and economic development.

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH KUWAIT EMIR.

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH KUWAIT DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER.

PRESIDENT STARTS OFFICIAL VISIT TO KUWAIT.

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UAE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ANTI-PIRACY CONTACT GROUP.

UN REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVES IN SOMALILAND.

RICE TEST FIELDS YIELD HARVEST.

PUBLIC FINANCIAL REFORMS LAUNCHED IN SOMALILAND.

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION.

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH NORWEGIAN DELEGATION.

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH DELEGATION.

SOMALILAND ARMED FORCES DAY

UK DELEGATION ARRIVES IN SOMALILAND

PAY INCREASE FOR SOMALILAND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

SOMALILAND CRIMINAL COURT FINES AND RELEASES RUSSIAN PILOTS AND CHARTERED PLAN.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UK OFFICIALS.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISITS UK.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISITS ETHIOPIA.

BRITISH DELEGATION ATTEND REMEMBRANCE DAY IN SOMALILAND.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISIT DSJIBOUTI.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UK DELEGATION.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES FOIL TERROR PLANS.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT ATTENDS GRADUATION CEREMONY.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH DELEGATION FROM DENMARK.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT APPOINTS COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE SECURITY LAPSES IN THE COASTAL AREAS.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES SURROUND ARMED INSURGENTS.

Somaliland security forces have surrounded and in pursuit of armed insurgents who landed in the coastal area of the border between Djibouti and Somaliland. The armed insurgents are currently in the mountain areas of the borders between Djibouti, Somaliland and Ethiopia. The security forces were able to capture the vehicles that transported the insurgents and in the process were able to retrieve documents, arms and foreign currency. The insurgents are suspected to be heavily armed and trained in a foreign country. Somaliland government will take all necessary steps to ensure the security and stability of the nation is maintained and will not tolerate group or groups to use Somaliland as launch pad for armed insurgency with it's nieghbouring nations.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES ARREST TERROR SUSPECTS.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MET WITH UK DELEGATION.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT RELINQUISHED KULMIYE PARTY LEADERSHIP.

SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS WORLD BANK OFFICIALS.

NEW SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINISTER TAKES OFFICE.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT PRESENTS NEW CABINET.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT SWORN IN.

DJIBOUTI DELEGATION TO ATTEND PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY .

SOMALILAND SUPREME COURT ENDORSES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS.

Somaliland supreme court endorsed Somaliland Election Commission results of the presidential election. Chief Justice Mohamed Hersi Omane declared Kulmiye Party has won the presidential election and the president and vice president elect will hold office for 5 years commencing from the date of the official oath taking place.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES THE INCOMING PRESIDENT ELECT.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin and vice president Ahmed Yassin sent congratulatory messages to the president elect Ahmed Mohammed Mohammed and vice president Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail.The president thanked the people of Somaliland for their support and urged them to work with the incoming government and continue to support the stability and security of Somaliland.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS DECLARED BY NEC

Somaliland National Election Commission declared Somaliland presidential election result. Kulmiye party presidential and vice presidential candidates have been declared to have won the election that was held on 26 June, 2010. Somaliland Supreme Court will ratify the results and the president elect and his vice president will be sworn in by 26 July , 2010. All the political parties agreed to abide by the results. .

SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMPLETED

Somaliland presidential election was completed yesterday which fell on the 50th anniversary of Somaliland's independence. The voting took place under tight security measures which included restrictions on all vehicle movements in the country to ensure security of the voters and in counter measure to the publicly declared intentions of the Al Shabab terrorists and their supporters. The voting was completed peacefully in all the regions except an incident carried out by an Al Shabab inspired group that has been carrying out terror attacks near Las Anod city in the Sool Region. The terrorist ambushed a convey of trucks on their way to deliver voting equipment and killed one member of the local election committee and wounded another and denied the local voters their right to vote. The final official results of the election are expected to be declared in one week.

UNITED KINGDOM DELEGATION VISITS SOMALILAND.

A UK delegation led by Ambassador Norman Ling arrived in Somaliland. The ambassador and his delegation met with Somaliland government, the political parties and members of the National Election Commission. The ambassador's trip relates to United Kingdom and the international community's support of Somaliland's upcoming elections and democratisation process.

SOMALILAND SCHOOL EXAMS STARTED.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES CAPTURE TERROR SUSPECTS.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN STARTED TODAY.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TO TAKE PLACE ON 26 JUNE, 2010.

SOMALILAND NEW VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS DISTRIBUTION TO START TOMORROW.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN HARGIESA.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN FRANCE.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ETHIOPIAN PRESIDENT.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN DJIBOUTI.

SOMALILAND ELECTION COMMISSION PREPARING FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

FRENCH DELEGATION MET WITH SOMALILAND PRESIDENT.

SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES SIGN ELECTION CODE OF CONDUCT.

GHANIAN ELECTION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ARRIVES IN SOMALILAND.

PIRATES GIVEN 15 YEAR JAIL TERM IN SOMALILAND REGIONAL COURT.

Berbera Regional Court sentenced 7 pirates 15 years of jail term each. The 7 pirates were caught in the territorial waters of Somaliland in January 2010. The prosecutor presented the evidence of 2 fast boats and weapons which the pirates where in possession when they were caught by Somaliland Coast Guard Forces. The lawyer representing the convicted pirates reported he will file an appeal of the conviction to the Regional Appellate Court. Somaliland has apprehended 70 pirates and had convicted the majority of them to long jail terms.

SOMALILAND REGIONAL ELECTION COMMISSIONS SWORN IN.

Somaliland Election Commission completed the set up of regional commission members who were sworn in an official ceremony. The local regional commissioners will oversee the upcoming presidential elections which are to take place after the national electoral voter list is compiled and distributed.

SOMALILAND DELEGATION ARRIVES IN ETHIOPIA.

Somaliland delegation led by the Foreign Minister H. E Abdillah Dualeh departed from Hargiesa today. The delegation includes members of the bicameral chambers of GUURTI and the parliament and will be traveling to several countries including the United States and will be discussing issues of economic development , security and democratization process.

PIRATES GIVEN 15 YEAR JAIL TERM IN SOMALILAND REGIONAL COURT.

Berbera Regional Court sentenced 11 pirates 15 years of jail term each. The 11 pirates were caught in the territorial waters of Somaliland in December 2009.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UNDP REPRESENTATIVE

Somaliland President H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with delegation of international donors led by UNDP Representative Mark Bowden. The delegation are on a visit to discuss developmental plans with Somaliland government.

SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS WITH OTHER DELEGATES IN AU MEETING.

Somaliland Foreign Minister H.E Abdillahi Duale met with delegates attending the AU meeting in Addis Ababa. The minister met with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Mr. Johnny Carson and Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead, British minister of state at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and discussed issues of mutual interest.

SOMALILAND ARMED FORCES CELEBRATED 16TH ANNIVERSARY.

Somaliland Armed Forces celebrated the 16th anniversary today. The main ceremony was held in the military head office in Hargiesa. Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin sent support and congratulatory message on behalf of the people of Somaliland to the armed forces.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES ARREST TERROR SUSPECT.

Somaliland security forces arrested a suspected terrorist after local civilians alerted security personnel on suspicious behavior of the suspect near a local mosque. Security forces found mortar shells in an empty lot near the mosque where the local civilian observed the suspect to be hiding. Investigations of the incident and if there were other intended targets is in process as the current incident further illustrates the vigilance of the people and the government of Somaliland to thwart any individuals that attempts to threaten the safety and peace of Somaliland.

KENYAN DELEGATION MET WITH SOMALILAND LEGISLATURES.

The Kenyan delegation led by Hon Mr. Farah Ma'alin who is the deputy speaker of Kenyan Parliament met with Somaliland Parliament and GUURTI. The Kenyan Parliament deputy speaker Mr. Ma'alin addressed the joint session of Somaliland Parliament and GUURTI and reported his country's support of Somliland's democratization process.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH KENYAN DELEGATION.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with delegation from Kenya led by Hon Mr. Farah Ma'alin who is the deputy speaker of Kenyan Parliament. The two sides discussed issues of mutual interest for the two nations.

GUANTANAMO PRISONERS RETURNED TO SOMALILAND.

Somaliland government accepted the return of 2 Somaliland nationals who were released from Guantanamo detention center. Somaliland Security Agency processed the two prisoners before they were released to their families and relatives.

SOMALILAND COAST GUARD FORCES CAPTURE PIRATES.

Somaliland Coast Guard Forces captured 11 suspected pirates and their equipment near the coastal water borders of Somaliland and Djibouti. The suspects will presented to the regional court.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH IGAD DELEGATION.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with IGAD delegation led by Kipruto Arap Kirwa. The two sides discussed the issues of the upcoming IGAD conference in Djibouti and Somaliland's democratisation process, security and stability and the future role of IGAD in these matters.

TERRORIST SUSPECTS ARRESTED.

Somaliland security forces have arrested 6 terrorists suspects after explosive equipment and bomb making materials were found in their possession. Somaliland security forces have been placed on high alert to thwart terrorist intentions of destabilizing Somaliland's peace and security.

EID GREETINGS.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin conveys EID GREETINGS to the people of Somaliland and all the Muslim governments and their citizens on this auspicious day of the Haj.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH WHO DELEGATION.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with WHO delegation let by Dr. Eric Larocha. The delegation is on a short visit to discuss issues relating to the Swine Flue and building a central medical laboratory in Somaliland.

LARGEST NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK EXPORTED FROM BERBERA PORT.

Somaliland port in Berbera handled more than quarter of a million heads of livestock which were exported to Saudi Arabia and the gulf countries in the last few days for the upcoming Eid and Haj celebration. The livestock went through health screening process in the newly built livestock quarantine and processing facilities in Berbera which provided export health certificates. This will be the first time that Somaliland could export livestock to Saudi Arabia since the Saudi government lifted the embargo of live livestock from Somaliland.

TERROR SUSPECTS GIVEN 24 YEAR JAIL TERM.

Somaliland regional court in Berbera gave 24 year jail term to Ibrahim Jama Ahmed who was caught by the security forces in Burao city in Togdheer region on 13 October, 2009. The prosecutor presented to the court the equipment the suspect was carrying when he was apprehended which included remote controls and explosive material from antitank mines. The prosecutor presented 7 witnesses who provided testimony on the evidence and the intention and plans of the suspect. In the same court hearing, the judge gave 24 years of absentee jail term to his coconspirator who fled the scene after the suspect was caught in Burao. A third suspect was released as there was not enough evidence to prosecute him on his role of the plan to explode bombs in Burao. The suspects were provided lawyers who presented their case.

SOMALILAND REGIONAL MILITARY COMMANDER DIED IN TERROR ATTACK.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin sent condolences to the family of the Somaliland Army regional Commander in Sool region who died in a terrorist bomb attack in Las Anod. The president reiterated Somaliland's commitment to ensure the safety of it's citizen and that appropriate actions will be taken to ensure the continued stability of Somaliland stays on course. The president reminded the people of Somaliland to be on vigilant as the enemies of Somaliland want to export the current chaos and instability that has become the norm of the former Republic of Somalia.

SOMALILAND REMEMBERS THE VICTIMS OF 29 OCTOBER 2008 TERROR ATTACKS.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin attended remembrance ceremony for the 24 victims of the terrorist car bombs that targeted Hargiesa in October 2008. The ceremony was attended by the UNDP representative in Somliland, the Ethiopian Counsel General in Somaliland whose offices were targeted by the terrorist bombers after they attacked the presidents office. The president reiterated Somaliland's commitment to continue to safe guard it's own security and stability.

SOMALILAND ELECTORAL COMMISSION MEMBERS APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT

Somaliland parliament approved the new Somaliland Electoral Commission members who will take over to prepare the modalities of the upcoming Somaliland presidential elections.

SOMALILAND ELECTORAL COMMISSION CANDIDATE TO BE VETTED AND APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin sent to the parliament the list of the candidates of Somaliland Electoral Commission so they can complete the vetting and approval of the new electoral commission. The parliament is scheduled to meet on Saturday to start the vetting process.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT SENDS CONDOLENCES AND RECONCILIATION MESSAGES.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin sent condolence message to the families of the 2 Somaliland citizens who have died last Saturday in a public demonstration that had unfortunately turned into chaotic disturbances that had resulted in the fatality of 2 people and wounding of several others. The president in his press conference reiterated the long arduous journey that Somaliland had taken into achieving peace and stability and the commitment of the people , government and political parties of Somaliland in safe guarding the security and stability of the country and called for Somaliland parliament, Guurti and political parties to continue the reconciliation process and agree on the modalities of the upcoming presidential elections.

UN ENVOY ARRIVES IN SOMALILAND.

United Nations special envoy to Somalia and Somaliland Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdalla arrived today in Hargiese. Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdalla and his delegation will be meeting with Somaliland government to discuss humanitarian and security issues. This will be the first trip that Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdalla had made to Somaliland.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UN DELEGATION.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with UN delegation led by Mr. Charles Betrie. The two parties discussed modalities of the changes being made to the process that UN aid delivers to Somaliland which will now be administered through a new UN office that will be set up in Somaliland. The parties also discussed other matters relating to economic developments, anti-piracy security programs and upcoming Somaliland elections..

HARGIESA AIRPORT TO BE RENOVATED AND RUNWAY EXPANDED.

Somaliland Civil Aviation minister H.E Ali Waranadde unveiled the airport expansion project that is expected to start in the coming months. The arrival and departure halls will be renovated to accommodate increasing passengers and the runway will be expanded by another 1000 meters to accommodate larger aircraft landings and takeoffs.

SOMALILAND MEDICAL SCHOOL GRADUATES START PRACTICE WORK PLACEMENT.

Somaliland vice president H.E Ahmed Yusuf Yassin participated in a farewell ceremony for the The first patch of 36 medical doctors who have recently graduated from Somaliland universities. The medical doctors will complete one year of work placement in the different medical clinics and hospitals and will help in improving the medical care of the local communities .

SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINSTER MEETS WITH US OFFICIALS .

Somaliland foreign minister H.E Adillahi Duale while on official visit met with US official in Washington. The minister and Somaliland Representative in the United States Dr. Saad Noor in their first meeting met with president Obama’s advisor on Africa and later met with Ambassador Johnnie Carson , Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs. The two sides discussed Somaliland’s need for social and economic development and the role the U.S. may play to assist and the Progress made thus far in Somaliland’s democratization and the current security issues in the Horn of Africa

SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES SIGN THE ELECTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT.

Somaliland three political parties signed the new electoral code of conduct in a ceremony today. The new electoral code of conduct was prepared by Somaliland Election Commission to enhance the election policy and procedures which were already in place. Somaliland presidential elections are due to take place at the end of September,2009 and will be the first time that voter registration process will be used. The biometrics vetting of voter registration is expected to be completed at the end of July, 2009. Somaliland has achieved today another milestone in its democratization process

SOMALILAND URGENT APPEAL FOR HUMANITARIAN DROUGHT RELIEF AID.

Somaliland pastoral population depend on the yearly rains which provide water and animal fodder(grass) which is the main economic income for the pastoral population. Since 2007, the yearly rain fall amounts have been steadily decreasing and 2009 has provided little or no rain to relieve the continuing drought. The drought also had affected a large number of the urban households who earned their income and food source from livestock marketing and trade. The drought had affected all the regions of Somaliland and 1.4 million people are at a risk of food shortage. Somaliland government is appealing to the international community to help avert a serious and a imminent catastrophic humanitarian disaster.

SUSPECTED TERRORISTS ARRESTED BY SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES.

Somaliland security forces arrested two men who are suspected to be members of Al Shabab terrorists. The suspects were traveling in two separate 4 wheel drive cars and were apprehended by Somaliland Border Guards on two different security check points near the city of Burao. The suspects are currently in custody and both the National Security Agency and Criminal Investigation Department are involved in the investigation and both suspected are expected to appear in court soon. Both men where captured before Somaliland independence day which was on 18 May, after security services tightened the border checks to ensure the celebration ceremonies take place peacefully.

SOMALILAND ELECTORAL COMMISSION INVITED TO OBSERVE ELECTIONS IN LEBANON.

Somaliland Electoral Commission delegation is invited to observe upcoming elections in Lebanon. The Carter Foundation had extended the invitation to the EC and the gained would further enhance and help the EC with completing Somaliland's upcoming elections and speed up the democratization process.

SUSPECTED TERRORISTS ARRESTED BY SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES.

Somaliland security forces arrested two men who are suspected to be members of Al Shabab terrorists. The suspects were traveling in two separate 4 wheel drive cars and were apprehended by Somaliland Border Guards on two different security check points near the city of Burao. The suspects are currently in custody and both the National Security Agency and Criminal Investigation Department are involved in the investigation and both suspected are expected to appear in court soon. Both men where captured before Somaliland independence day which was on 18 May, after security services tightened the border checks to ensure the celebration ceremonies take place peacefully.

JAIL TERM IMPOSED ON CONVICTED SEA PIRATES.

Somaliland regional court in Berbera imposed jail terms ranging from 15-20 years on 15 sea pirates. 12 of the pirates are currently in custody while 3 of the pirates jail terms were imposed on absentia.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES DETAIN SUSPECTED PIRATES.

Somaliland security forces arrested suspected pirates in separate operations. The first arrests were made after local residents in a fishing town near Berbera alerted the authorities of the presence two unknown fishing boats moored near the coastal area. The security forces confiscated the two boats and arrested a suspected pirate who provided details of the plans of the suspected pirates. The suspect reported they were 12 men who had traveled from Somalia and were waiting for opportunity to capture ships in the Red Sea area. The security forces captured two other suspects in Berbera after information was provided by the first suspect and in a later operations captured 3 other suspects in Burao. The security forces on all border crossings have been put on alert to watch out for the remaining suspected pirates who might be trying to leave the country.

SOMALILAND GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL PARTIES ACCEPT MEDIATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.

Somaliland government and the opposition political parties accepted the 5 point recommendations put forward by the Mediation Committee to resolve the issues relating to finalizing the postponement of presidential elections to September, 2009. The president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin and the two opposition political party leaders welcomed recommendations that are one more testament to Somaliland's endeavor to complete it's democratization process.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT SENDS CONGRATULATORY NOTE TO ANC PARTY CHAIRMAN.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin sent congratulatory message to the people of South Africa and ANC Party Chairman Mr. Jacob Zuma on the recent parliamentary elections.

9 SUSPECTED PIRATES CAPTURED BY SOMALILAND COAST GUARD FORCES.

Somaliland Coast Guard Forces captured 9 suspected pirates in a small fishing town about 75 KM east of Berbera coastal area. The suspected pirates and their small boat are currently in Berbera awaiting court hearing. Somaliland is ready to fight piracy and take appropriate actions to deal with any pirates and their supporters who attempt to start piracy and any illegal activities in the coastal waters of Somaliland.

SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINISTER PRESS CONFERENCE ON SEA PIRATES AND ERITREA STATEMENTS ON SOMALILAND SOVEIRGNITY.

Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdillahi Duale addressed today reports that two shipped hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean have been reported to be heading closer to Somaliland coastal waters. The minister warned that Somaliland would take appropriate actions to deal with any pirates and their supporters who attempt to start piracy and any illegal activities in the coastal waters of Somaliland. The minister reminded the reporters that Somlailand had already captured and jailed other sea pirates who had attempted to ply their illegal activities in Somaliland coastal waters. The minister also addressed the recent statement made by Eritrea regarding the sovereignty and achievement of Somaliland. Please see the press release.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UNITED KINGDOM FOREIGN MINISTER.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Riyaale Kahin on an official visit in London today met with David Milliband the United Kingdom Foreign Minister. The two parties discussed issues relating to the Horn Of Africa security issues and Somaliland economic development and democratisation process. The Foreign Minister conveyed condolence message from the people and government of the United Kingdom to the victims and the people of Somaliland on the terrorist attacks in Hargiesa on 29 October 2008.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT STARTS OFFICIAL VISIT TO UNITED KINGDOM.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Riyaale Kahin arrived in London today to start an official visit to the United Kingdom. The president and his delegation are expected to meet with UK officials to discuss issues relating to mutual interest of the two nations.

LIVESTOCK EXPORT QUARANTINE CENTER OPENED.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Riyaale Kahin attended the opening ceremony of the first ever livestock export quarantine center in the country. The center is located near Berbera port and is expected to provide the health screening process for livestock ready to be exported to other countries.

SOMALILAND SECURITY FORCES DETAIN TERRORIST SUSPECTS AND WEAPONS.

Somaliland security forces detained 2 terrorist suspects with 10 shoulder fired anti aircraft missiles in Hargiesa yesterday. Earlier the security forces have detained 10 men in the airport, who have traveled from Mogadishu and are suspected to have undergone military training there. The security forces are continuing their investigation. The breakthrough in the current detentions are the result of tightening of security in Somaliland after the 29 October, 2008 terrorist car bomb attacks. .

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UNDP OFFICIALS.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale met with UNDP delegation led by Mr. Mark Bowden. The two sides discussed issues relating to Somaliland voter registration program , the upcoming elections and Somaliland economic development programs and the role the UNDP will be taking in these matters. Mr. Bowden reported that the UNDP is encouraged by the steps taken by the Somaliland government towards security of the nation after the 29 October,2008 terrorist attacks of the presidential offices and the UNDP office in Hargiesa.

SOMALILAND VOTER REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN COMPLETED.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale congratulated The people of Somaliland and the National Election Commission after the successful completion of the voter registration campaign in all the 6 regions of the republic. The NEC estimates about 1.3 million voters have been registered so far but the registration of voters will continue in all the regions until the upcoming elections and the number of registered voters is expected to be higher then the current estimates. This is Somaliland's first ever voter registration and is a testament to the success of Somaliland's democratization process.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT CONGRATULATED PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale congratulated US president elect Barack Obama for the historic election victory and conveyed the the best wishes message from the people of Somaliland.

SOMALILAND DEMOCRACY UNDER TERRORIST ATTACK.

Somaliland democracy came under terrorist attack today after 3 suicide car bombs exploded in the presidential residence , office of UNDP and the office of the representative of the Republic of Ethiopia in Somaliland. The terrorist attacks caused property damage and death of 19 people and 25 wounded. Somaliland security forces are currently investigating the cases and have arrested 2 suspects so far. The terrorist were expecting that this terror action will stop the current voter registration and democratization process but has increased the resolve of the people, the political parties and elected officials of Somaliland. The president and government of Somaliland have sent their condolences to the families that have been affected by these tragic terror attacks.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL DECREE TO RELEASE 104 TEENAGERS.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin issued a decree to release 104 teenagers in line with the new Somaliland Juvenile Law which was enacted in April 2008. The Juvenile Justice Law has introduced provisions to protect the rights of children in legal proceedings which includes increasing the age of criminal responsibility to 15 years and the stipulation that imprisonment of children should be as a measure of last resort for the shortest possible period. Before their release, the children were evaluated and given two days of individual counseling and psycho social support through UNICEF services in Somaliland.

SOMALILAND ELECTORAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM LAUNCHED.

Somaliland's electoral registration program was officially started in Sahil region. It will be the first time that a voter registration was carried out in Somaliland and involves biometrics electronic registration of Somaliland citizens who will be issued an identity card and a voter registration card. The program of voter registration will be rolled out in other regions shortly.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISITS UK.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin arrived in London today to begin a short official visit to UK. The president and his delegation will be meeting with UK government officials to discuss issues of mutual interest to the two nations.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISITS FRANCE.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin started a short official in France. The president and his delegation arrived in Paris today and are expected to discuss with the French Government issues of mutual interest to the two nations.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT VISITS THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayale Kahin started a short official in Djibouti. The president and his delegation will meet with the President of Djibouti H.E Ismail Omar Geele to discuss issues of mutual interest to the two nation.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF INTERNATIONAL REPUBLIC INSTITUTE OFFICE IN SOMALILAND.

Somaliland parliament speaker Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed and East Africa IRI director Mr. Ken Flottman attended an official opening of the office of International Republic Institute (IRI) in Somaliland. The International Republic Institute has been been helping Somaliland in it's democratization process and provided advice and practical support in Somaliland's past election in 2003 and 2005 and is currently engaged in facilitating the process of the upcoming elections.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UNITED KINGDOM DELEGATION.

Somaliland president H.E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with UK delegation led by Dr Kim Howells the Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The UK delegation came to Somaliland on a one day visit to discuss economic and security development support UK provides to Somaliland.

SOMALILAND FOREIGN MINISTER MET WITH UNITED KINGDOM DIPLOMATS.

Somaliland's foreign minister H.E Abdillahi Dualeh met with a delegation of United Kingdom diplomats who are on a short visit to Somaliland. The two parties discussed issues of mutual interest for the two nations.

SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES SIGN CONSENSUS AGREEMENT ON UPCOMING ELECTIONS.

Somaliland's political parties UDUB, UCID and KULMIYE signed the agreement they have approved on 3 June 2008, to facilitate and expedite the process of the upcoming presidential and local government elections. Somaliland vice president H.E Ahmed Yusuf Yassin attended the ceremony and signed the agreement on behalf of UDUB party.

SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES REACH CONSENSUS AGREEMENT ON UPCOMING ELECTIONS.

Somaliland's three registered and approved political parties UDUB, UCID and KULMIYE agreed on the process of the upcoming presidential and local government elections that has been delayed due to unforeseen technical reasons. The three political parties agreed that the Somaliland presidential election to be held first and to take place not later than April 6, 2009 and the local government elections to follow. Somaliland Election Commission facilitated the agreement which was welcomed by all the people of Somaliland and their friends.

SOMALILAND PARLIAMENT APPROVES THE 2008 YEAR BUDGET.

Somaliland parliament approved the 2008 year budget of $ 51 Million US Dollars. The budgetary increase of 27% from last year is to accommodate with in the budget the rising world food prices that also affected Somaliland and provide gradual planned pay increases for government workers, increasing government support to higher education institutions , health services and rural developments.

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT MEETS WITH UK DELEGATION.

Somaliland president H E Dahir Rayaale Kahin met with UK delegation led by UK ambassador to Ethiopia Ambassador Norman Ling who are on a short visit to discuss issues of security, economic development and Somaliland democratization process. The president thanked the people and government of UK on their continued support to the people and government of Somaliland.

SOMALILAND CELEBRATES 18 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE.

Somaliland celebrated 18 years of independence today. Somaliland president, H E Dahir Rayaale Kahin, cabinet ministers and Somaliland political party leaders participated in the celebrations today.

UNDP DELEGATION VISITS SOMALILAND.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOMALILAND RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME MEETING HELD IN HARGIESA

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Minister's Statement

EU PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION VISITS SOMALILAND

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

TERROR SUSPECTS SENTENCED IN SOMALILAND

OFFICIAL VISIT OF SOMALILAND PRESIDENT TO UNITED KINGDOM

United Kingdom and Somaliland Government Joint Statement

Somaliland President Visits United Kingdom

Somaliland President Reshuffles Cabinet

Somaliland Press Release on Puntland's Aggression

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Somaliland Parliament Speaker Visited UK

Somaliland President Welcomes Business Delegation

Somaliland President Returns to Hargiesa

Somaliland President Travels to Norway and Germany

Somaliland Parliament Holds It's First Session

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

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

Ethiopian Delegation Arrives For Implementation Of The Berbera Corridor Agreement.

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

EID MUBARAK

WE WISH ALL THE MUSLIMS EID MUBARAK

Somaliland Consititutional Court Approves Parliamentary Election Results

Somaliland Parliamentary Election Results Announced

Somaliland Sends Condolence to the People and Government of Pakistan

Somaliland Parliamentary Election

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

Somaliland Delegation Meets With State Department Officials in Washington.

Somaliland Foreign Minister Visits British Foreign & Commonwealth Office London.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Somaliland President Visiting Ethiopia.

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.

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.

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

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.