In today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, #Somaliland needs a sound foreign policy trajectory — rooted in pragmatism, peace, and partnership. Recognition may be delayed, but strategy must not be.

As a scholar, I’m honored to begin my second #postdoctoral fellowship this September 2025 at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Türkiye. I’ll be researching Turkish foreign policy in the Horn of Africa, following my first postdoc at Taiwan MFA’s Diplomatic Institute. #Postdoc #ForeignPolicy

At the National 2024 National Higher Education Conference I stated: “Universities must align their research with national development goals.” Without this, we can’t produce leaders and problem-solvers with 21st-century skills. #Somaliland #HigherEducation #Research

Despite rapid growth in higher education institutions across #Somaliland, most university graduates remain unemployed. The main reason? A mismatch between academic training and labor market needs.

"We have regained our independence since the unification of Somalia and Somaliland, after the dictator tried to wipe us off the map." Saeed Ibrahim breaks down Trump’s comment on recognizing Somaliland with @laura_i24 on Middle East Now

#AfDB and #EthiopianAirlines Group today signed a letter appointing the Bank as the Mandated Lead Arranger for the financing of the #BishoftuInternationalAirport — which, upon completion, will be #Africa’s largest airport. ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_…

.African Development Bank Group President Praises #Ethiopia’s ‘Think Big, Do Big’ Vision as Bishoftu Airport Poised to Elevate Global Aviation Status fanamc.com/english/afdb-p…

Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland confirms a Red Sea reset. Power is shifting to those offering ports, stability, and strategic alignment at global trade chokepoints. Somaliland is no longer an anomaly—it’s a strategic player. #RedSea #BabElMandeb #Somaliland #GlobalTrade

I can confirm public speculation that Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia to the UN and President of the Security Council, is in fact associated with Progressive Health Care Services, a home health agency in Cincinnati. HHS has previously taken

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos Hessebon held discussions with Minister of State of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan at his office, earlier today. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways and means of further

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Somaliland, Dr Essa Kayd, shares this message with the world

Africa is not behind—it is held back by unequal finance, extractive trade, and voice in global decision-making. At World Economic Forum #WEF26, the test is simple: Will Africa be a topic—or a co-architect of the global economy? #AfricaNotBehind #Davos2026 #GlobalEconomicJustice

Honored to join قناة الجزيرة to discuss Somaliland recognition, Israel, and the shifting geopolitics of the Horn of Africa from a regional perspective. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=7yGkJn…

OGF University has officially launched High School Outreach Program. We visited Turkish Maarif Secondary School in Hargeisa, SL, where we exchanged ideas and submitted our outreach plan. More high school visits coming soon across Hargeisa! #OGFUniversity #HighSchoolOutreach

OGF University Main Campus is resuming operations. Admissions ongoing for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional, Crash & CEFR English (A1–C1). ✔️ Walk-in & same-day registration ✔️ Flexible schedules 📍 Opp. Ministry of Education, Hargeisa ,Somaliland. 📞 341 Start Now.

Over the past 20 years, many graduates have left universities with strong theory but limited practical skills, leading to unemployment and a growing skills mismatch in the job market: shift to skills-based education, strengthen internships, and align universities with industries.