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Mohamed Abdisamad
Founder & Executive DirectorMohamed is the founder and executive director of the Laasgeel Institute. He oversees the organization's overall operations and leads external relations and resource mobilization. With extensive experience in NGO management, he has worked with several nonprofit organizations and the public sector in Somaliland. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy.
Amiira Osman
Deputy Director of Management & OperationsAmiira Abdirahman serves as the deputy director, overseeing the institute's management and daily operations. She has experience working with both international and local NGOs and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in international relations. Additionally, she has participated in several international training programs, including the YALI Regional Leadership Program.
Yasmiin Suileman
Secretary & Acting General Director of Research, DevelopmentYasmiin Suileman is the secretary at Laasgeel Institute and the Acting General Director of Research and Development. She holds a Master’s degree in biomedical sciences from Bangladesh University and is also a senior researcher. Yasmiin has experience working with both international and local NGOs in Somaliland.
Our Latest Publications
May 27, 2025How Somaliland’s Untapped Natural Resources Could Drive Its Quest for International Recognition?
Interview Analysis with Eng. Mohamoud Mohamed, Petroleum Expert By Laasgeel Institute for Policy Studies and Research Analysis (LIPS) …
May 11, 2025OP-ED: Horn of Africa Tension- The Possibility of War between Somaliland and Somalia.
The Republic of Somaliland and its neighbor, Somalia, have had a long-standing conflict rooted in questions of legal legitimacy. Somaliland…
April 1, 2025Op-ED: Somaliland’s firm Response to Somalia’s attempt to derail U.S. Recognition
On March 16, the US-based media outlet Semafor published a letter from Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to the US…
March 12, 2025The Role of Women in Development and State-Building Despite the Challenges of Somaliland’s Lack of International Recognition.
Behind every thriving society is a woman who educates, advocates, and breaks barriers. In Somaliland, women play a key role…
March 8, 2025Op-Ed: From Enemy to Ally: What Has Shifted in Somalia’s Stance Towards Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent one day visit to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, marks a surprising shift in the two…
