Publications
The Government of Somaliland Launches National Identification Card Office in Ainabo District, Sool Region
On October 1, 2025, the Government of Somaliland inaugurated the National Identification Card Office in Ainabo, the largest district in…
The time for action: The African Union must resolve the Somaliland and Somalia dispute.
This policy brief urges the African Union to resolve the long-standing dispute between Somaliland and Somalia. It asserts that Somaliland’s…
Somaliland: A Strategic Ally for the United States in the Horn of Africa.
This policy brief addresses why a strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Somaliland benefits U.S. national…
President Irro at National Army Headquarter: Locking in Security, Sovereignty, and Soldiers’ Welfare
H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro, President of the Republic of Somaliland, today conducted an official visit to the headquarters of…
Remittances as Engines of Development in Somaliland Beyond Daily Expenses
This policy brief highlights the central role of remittances in Somaliland’s economy and their potential to shift from household survival…
Somaliland’s Commitment to Accountability: Auditor General Briefs Parliament on Zero Tolerance for Corruption
A Brief History of Auditing in Somaliland Following the restoration of its sovereignty in 1991, Somaliland quickly recognized the…
Revitalizing Burco: Addressing developmental Stagnation of Burco, Existing Challenges and Potential Solutions.
Burco, the second capital of Somaliland, faces economic and developmental stagnation caused by restrictive “red zone” policies, lack of decentralization,…
Burao Forum: The Developmental Stagnation of Burco, Existing Challenges, and Potential Solutions
On July 17, 2025, the Laasgeel Institute hosted a civic forum in Burao, Somaliland, the Developmental Stagnation of Burco:…
Laasgeel Institute Holds Training on Civic Education in Somaliland
The Laasgeel Institute successfully organized a one-day training on civic education in Somaliland, addressing critical topics such as the country’s…
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Academic Discussion: Somaliland’s Jurisdiction on June 26, 1960, and the Roadmap to Re-Recognition
On June 27, 2025, the Laasgeel Institute for Policy Studies and Research Analysis hosted an academic discussion focusing on Somaliland’s…
