The Latest Breaking News from Somaliland

Locals and analysts say reported plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region.

One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished".

10 undernourished cheetah cubs held in captivity for months and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued

Letter: The country is a successful democracy that has reasserted its independence, and is pursuing peace and security, says Alun Michael

The breakaway territory’s independence has never been internationally recognised. Insiders say recent US overtures are encouraging – but the consequences could be inflammatory in the tinderbox region

More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement, the breakaway state has built a relatively stable system of governance. This has drawn increasing interest from global powers, including the United States. As regional…

US and Israel reportedly contacted officials in Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland

Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.

Turkey says top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia have held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a dispute sparked by a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland

Somalia severed relations over sea access agreement Ethiopia signed with separatist region of Somaliland

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