Somaliland's citizens are divided over the deal, with some seeing potential economic benefits while others fear compromising their sovereignty. The breakaway region's defense minister, Abdiqani ...

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, center, gets his biometrics registered before casting his vote inside a polling station during the presidential election in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Nov. 13, 2024.

A hospital in a disputed Somaliland city has been shelled during an upsurge of violence leaving one person dead. Allegedly the al-Shabab extremist group have supported the attacks.

In its short history, Somaliland has done better than many nations at forging a degree of consensus and stability. But as it chases recognition abroad, there is still hard work to be done at home.

Peaceful and democratic Somaliland is considered the better Somalia, although no country has yet recognized the de facto state. This could now change thanks to an explosive agreement with Ethiopia.

A U.S. delegation traveled to Somaliland, the disputed territory in the Horn of Africa, last week to meet with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (more popularly known as Irro) and others. U.S ...