Somaliland

This is a familiar pattern. External intervention reframes political identity from internal contestation to collective defence

But insisting that borders are absolutely sacred under all circumstances brings its own dangers

Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching

Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and…

Three new African rock albums show how the genre has been given a new lease on life on the continent

Landlocked Ethiopia wants a port, any port. Somaliland has a coastline and wants someone to recognise the self-governing territory as a fully-fledged country. So a deal was made…

The Las Anod conflict complicates the mission for true independence from Somalia

We cannot accept anything less than a full guarantee of the safety of vulnerable people before the polls

Huawei’s pitch to African mayors ignores concerns that its Smart Cities technology can be abused

As part of the festival, the organisers have worked on ensuring that they nurture a new generation of Somali readers and writers

The self-governing territory’s president received a head of state’s welcome in Guinea, much to Somalia’s fury

Statelessness is an affront to human rights and a breach of international law, and countries must be forced to put an end to it

Africa’s big cats are being trafficked to rich households in the Middle East who want ‘something more exotic’

The book fair has been a key factor in Somaliland’s embrace of literature

But is Hargeisa sacrificing its values in its quest for independence?