Fuad Abdi Ismail

Somaliland’s youth whether they live in the country or were born and raised abroad,are among our nation’s greatest assets. I would like to offer them some advice: it is essential for them to understand that they have both the responsibility and the God given right to hold…

A high-stakes meeting between Somaliland and Taiwan took place from July 21 to July 24, 2025. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening ties and strengthening meaningful bilateral cooperation. In reaction, the Chinese government issued a serious warning to…

Somaliland: A Strategic Ally and the Only Democracy in the Horn of Africa Somaliland is a strategically located, de facto independent nation—and the only stable, functioning democracy in the Horn of Africa. Its deepening partnership with Taiwan has emerged as a bold…

The Somaliland delegation and Taiwan’s ICDF discussed strengthening technical and development cooperation. Their discussions focused on: 1.Improving education and vocational skills. 2.Supporting the health sector. 3.Boosting economic development and job creation. 4.Enhancing…

.@ChingteLai receives #Somaliland delegation taiwantoday.tw/Politics/Top-N…

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of mutual representative offices in #Taiwan and #Somaliland 🎂✨ MOFA Minister @chia_lung welcomed the Somaliland delegation led by H.E. Abdirahman Dahir Adam. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Source of image: @MOFA_Taiwan

I was honoured to visit the Taiwan ICDF office today and meet Secretary General Huang. The first official engagement under Somaliland’s new government, we had substantive discussions on strengthening cooperation in agriculture, food security, health, ICT, and education.

🌍 Iskaashiga Badda ee Taiwan iyo Somaliland: Fursad Istiraatiiji ah Kadib heshiiska iskaashi ee dhinaca badda ee u dhexeeya Taiwan iyo Somaliland, labada dal waxay ka faa’iidi karaan aragti wadaag ah oo ku saabsan ammaanka, deegaanka, iyo horumarka. Waa kuwan meelaha Taiwan ka…

Mayor Deqa Dhalac Should Focus on South Portland, Not Foreign Politics Mayor Deqa Dhalac, what exactly do you mean when you say Somalia’s politics can resonate with our democracy here in the United States? Your primary responsibility is to serve the residents of South Portland,…

I was deeply moved by the powerful speech delivered by MP Amina Farid, the sole woman among the 82 members of the Somaliland Parliament. Her words stirred something in me and forced a difficult question: Why are Somaliland’s women, who represent nearly half of the eligible voters…

The devastating famine in the Awdal region is a grave humanitarian crisis. Yet key political institutions in Somaliland particularly the opposition parties, Kulmiye and Kaah, have failed to respond with the urgency and responsibility the situation demands. As central actors in…

It is an honour to arrive in Taipei. I sincerely thank the government and people of Taiwan for their warm welcome. I look forward to a productive visit focused on strengthening our cooperation and advancing shared interests.

The UN’s decision to lift the arms embargo on Somalia is a major misstep with serious consequences. This move is likely to increase instability in the region rather than promote peace. The UN, as a global institution tasked with maintaining stability, must reconsider its actions…

Well done SPA!! We are waiting for SPA to visit the largest state with a strong Somaliland community in the U.S.

A Severe Famine Is Devastating Awdal Region, Somaliland Thousands of families in the Awdal region are now facing crisis levels of hunger. The rains have failed. Crops have withered. Livestock are dying. And children our most vulnerable, are at risk of dying without immediate…

My view remains unchanged: the people of Somaliland have both a legal and constitutional right to access information that directly impacts their lives. May God bless Somaliland and its people.

Somaliland’s foreign policy, under the leadership of President @Abdirahmanirro, has demonstrated what any serious head of state should do when pursuing international recognition. His decision, along with his delegation, to accept Qatar’s invitation was a legitimate diplomatic…

Somaliland’s foreign policy, like that of any sovereign nation, reflects how it chooses to engage with the international community. Under the leadership of President @Abdirahmanciro, the government has shown boldness and confidence by accepting an invitation from the government…

The Somaliland Community Task Force is a united umbrella organization representing all official and leading Somaliland groups in the United States. Our mission is to advocate for the recognition of Somaliland in the U.S. We encourage all Somaliland community members to follow…