Publications
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…
How 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) …
OP-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…
Op-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…
