Somalia itself is now dissolved as a state or country while Somaliland has reverted to its post July 1st, 1960 status as an independent nation. In the northern part of Somalia, which for nearly 20 years been a country called Somaliland. And Somaliland is not Somalia - rather the contrary.

| 25.1.2010 | Read more |

Despite the political crises which come to an end September 2009 . 2009 has been successful year for Somaliland Foreign policy and economy. During the year there has been discussions about the presidential election and the reliability of the Voter registration Data. Many people both in Somaliland and abroad were pessimistic about future of Somaliland and believed that there will be a new civil war. Once again Somaliland people, the government and the political parties proved that Somaliland people and their leaders are committed to have dialogue and solve political issues in a civilized way. During the year there have been a shuttle diplomatic activities around the globe, I will mention some of the highlights.

| 31.12.2009 | Read more |

We have reached the death of the bid. It is a sad day and our thoughts are with the family, relatives and friends. This is a big lost Somaliland Ministry for Foreign and the colleagues at the ministry and around the world. We pray for him that Allah's blessing showered on him. Amiin Amiin

| 26.12.2009 | Read more |

Professor Abdsalan Yassin Mohamed from Burao University is on working visit to Stockholm Sweden. The purpose of the visit is to initiate cooperation between universities in Sweden and Burao University.

| 04.12.2009 | Read more |

Friday, December 4, 2009 , Dr. Hussein A. Bulhan Chancellor of Hargeisa University and Mr. Eidarus Sh Adan Somaliland Representative Sweden visited the Swedish National Defence College Stockholm, Sweden. The delegation was received at the Swedish National Defence College by Mats Utas, Head of Africa Programme and at the same representing The Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala.

| 04.12.2009 | Read more |

Mr Suleiman Ahmed Gulaid, the Chancellor of Amuud University is in working visit to Sweden. The chancellor will meet during his visit Universities in Sweden and the Somaliland diaspora. Mr Suleiman Ahmed Gulaid will discuss with his counterparts collaboration between Amuud University and other universities in Sweden.

| 04.12.2009 | Read more |

A meeting between Somaliland Universities and Addis Cardiac Hospital has taken place at Grand Hotel, Stockholm Sweden.

| 03.12.2009 | Read more |

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 , Dr. Hussein A. Bulhan Hargeisa University, Dr. Saeed Ahmed Hassan, Golis University and Mr. Eidarus Sh Adan Somaliland Representative Sweden visited the Swedish National Police Academy in Solna, Sweden. The delegation was received at the Swedish National Police Academy by Superintendent Urban Nordmarker . Supperintendent Urban Normarker informed the delegation about police education conducted in Sweden, and distance education (e-learning).

| 02.12.2009 | Read more |

The Welfare & Justice Party, UCID has appointed Fatima Ali Madar as the new shadow Foreign Secretary of UCID.

| 16.11.2009 | Read more |

Somaliland Representative in Sweden hosted welcome dinner for Jama Aden Karaiin and his team in Stockholm Sweden. Jama Aden Karaiin is the National Head Coach of Sudan Track & Field team and he is well known coach in Track & field. In year 2008, Jama Aden Karaiin was selected the coach of the year for middle distance by the International Association of Athletics Federations, IAAF. This is a recognition of the hard work and achievements Jama Aden Karaiin has accomplished as coach and sportsman.

| 07.07.2009 | Read more |

The Somaliland Community in Sweden celebrated the National Day in many places . On 18 may 1991, Somaliland revoked the 1960 Act of Union with South Somalia, and declared Somaliland independent. Somaliland society and their leaders focused their limited resources and wisdom to build up Democratic Institutions through General Elections and sees today well organised compared to Somalia. There is free press, rule of law and respect for human rights. At the end of september 2009 there will be election for president. This is also another evidence of commitment and consolidation of the democratic way Somaliland have chosen.

| 19.05.2009 | Read more |

Speech by H.E Eidarus Adan

| 03.05.2009 | Read more |

The arbitration committee of Somaliland between opposition parties and the government has made their conclusions ( decisions) public Thursday 30 April, 2009.

| 01.05.2009 | Read more |

Hargeisa- The Somaliland President, Mr. Dahir Rayale Kahin issued a Presidential Decree setting the new date of the elections to be on 27th of September 2009. According to a press release yesterday by the government's spokesman, Mr. Said Adani Moge, this came after taking the Guurti's extension into consideration and the new proposal from the Electoral Commission that the new date will be on the 27th of September 2009.

| 15.04.2009 | Read more |

Press Release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Somaliland On April 10, 2009, Eritrean Foreign Ministry issued a press release in which it negated the existence of the Republic of Somaliland.

| 15.04.2009 | Read more |

Durham, UK, 3 April 2009 - The Somaliland minister of Foreign of Affairs, Mr Abdillahi Mohamed Duale, addressed on Thursday an international gathering of government officials, diplomats, business people and academics taking part in the 'State of Sovereignty' conference held at the prestigious International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU) of Durham University in the city of Durham, United Kingdom.

| 15.04.2009 | Read more |

On Saturday March 28, 2009, the Upper House of the Republic of Somaliland debated whether to reauthorize President Dahir Rayale Kahin and Vice-President Ahmed Yusuf Yasin to stay in power beyond the March 29 The president had submitted to the Upper House (the Guurti) a request to this effect that was read in parliament two days ago, and the Upper House members were asked to study the motion and come back on Saturday to consider it.

| 15.04.2009 | Read more |

Hargeysa, Somaliland, March 21, 2009 - The Somaliland Shilling (SlSh) has fallen against main foreign currencies including the U.S. dollar in the last few days amid reports of newly printed money arriving in the country.

| 15.04.2009 | Read more |

Hargeysa, Somaliland, March 27, 2009 - Ethiopian Airlines will bring back scheduled flights to Somaliland soon, Somaliland Aviation Minister Mr. Ali Waran Adde told local media on Thursday. The route to the capital of Somaliland was scheduled to re-open in January 2009, after it was suspended in November 2008 following the five suicide bomb attacks on buildings occupied by the government and international agencies.However, Ethiopia's national carrier will resume it's flights from the Somaliland port city of Berbera rather than the capital, Hargeysa. This is due to the airport under going security upgrade and expansion to it's runways to accommodate 747, 767 jets and the new A380.

| 15.04.2009 | Read more |

Ambassador J�ran Bj�llerstedt received at his office at the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi Kenya, Somaliland Representative Sweden H.E Eidarus Sh Adan, who is currently visiting Nairobi Kenya.

| 01.04.2009 | Read more |

Somaliland President H.E Dahir Riyale Kahin met march 26 at the President Palace Mr Eidarus Sh Adan, Somaliland Representative in Sweden, who is in a working visit to Somaliland.

| 01.04.2009 | Read more |

The Vice-Minister for Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mr Ahmed Aden Ismail received march 24 at his office Mr Amir Adan, Swedish politican from Stockholm from Youth Division, Conservative Party Sweden and a candidate for the forthcoming election for European Parliament in june.

| 25.03.2009 | Read more |

Ahmed Aden Ismail (Keyse) was appointed a vice-minister for ministry of foreign affairs by Somaliland president Hon Dahir Rayale Kahin on 15 February, 2009.

| 25.03.2009 | Read more |

H.E. Eidarus Sh Adan Somaliland representative Sweden met today march 24 the Chairman of NEC Mr Jama Mohamoud Omer in Hargeisa Somaliland. At the meeting was also present Amir Adan, a politician from Swedish Conservative Party Sweden and Candidate for the forthcoming European Parliament Election.

| 24.03.2009 | Read more |

Speech by H.E Eidarus Adan

| 20.03.2009 | Read more |

Somaliland Defence Minister met march 20 honourable MP Birgitta Ohlsson, Spokesperson Foreign Affairs, Liberal Party Sweden at Wiks Castle, Uppsala Sweden. At the meeting was present Somalilands Ambassador to Sweden Mr Eidarus Sh Adan and Zakaria Waes, Chairman, Somaliland National Organisation Sweden.

| 20.03.2009 | Read more |

The Chair of the Somaliland National Elections Commission, Mr Jama Mohamoud Omer has formally confirmed the date of the Somaliland Presidential elections in 2009.

| 18.03.2009 | Read more |

His excellency hon. Abdulla Ali, Somaliland defence minister is arrived today, 18 march in Sweden. The defence minister is invited by the Gothenburg Intiative (G�teborgs intiativet) together with Somaliland Organisation in Gothenburg.

| 17.03.2009 | Read more |

The Somaliland Socities in Europe, SSE, will hold a conference in Uppsala 20-22 March 2009, at the Wiks Slott, Uppsala Sweden.

| 13.03.2009 | Read more |

London, UK, March 7, 2009 - Somaliland's president, Dahir Rayale Kahin and his delegation, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom met with members of the All Party Somaliland Group at the Houses of Parliament in London on Friday.

| 07.03.2009 | Read more |

London, UK, March 7, 2009 (SL Times) - Somaliland's President Dahir Rayale Kahin has paid an official visit to the United Kingdom this week. So far, he has met with Britain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, David Miliband and other foreign ministry officials.

| 07.03.2009 | Read more |

About Somalilands role in the Horn of Africa

| 06.03.2009 | Read more |

RT Hon, Abdirahman M Abdillahi, Speaker of the House of representative in Somaliland visited Sweden 17 -19 feb. 2009. The Speaker was accompanied by the Party Chairman of Welfare Party, UCID Mr Faisal Ali Waraabe.

| 17.02.2009 | Read more |