Somaliland
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro)
6th President of Somaliland (since 13 December 2024)
Party: Waddani
Vice President: Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi
2024 Election Result: Won with 63.92% of the vote.
Somaliland is a sovereign country in the Horn of Africa, located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden. Since declaring its independence in 1991, Somaliland has built a stable, peaceful, and democratic nation. It boasts a vibrant culture and a growing economy primarily based on livestock, remittances, and its strategic Port of Berbera.
Capital
Hargeisa
Official Language
Somali
Currency
Somaliland Shilling (SLS)
Independence Declared
18 May 1991
Population (2024)
6.2 million
GDP (2023)
$3.97 billion
GDP Growth (2024)
5%
Per Capita GDP (2023)
$871
Somaliland in Figures
176,000 km²
Area
6.2 M
Population
6
Regions
22
Districts
28
Ministries
25
Agencies
$11.5 B
GDP (2025 Projection)
Administrative Regions
Awdal
Capital: Borama
Sahil
Capital: Berbera
Maroodi-Jeeh
Capital: Hargeisa
Togdheer
Capital: Burao
Sanaag
Capital: Erigavo
Sool
Capital: Las Anod
A Message from Buraopost
"As the founders and leaders of Buraopost Newsletter, we proudly present this profile as a testament to the resilience, progress, and unwavering spirit of the Republic of Somaliland. We have built a nation of peace, democracy, and opportunity from the ground up. It is time for the world to see us for who we are: a sovereign country deserving of full international recognition. We call upon the global community to stand with Somaliland."
— The Founders & Leaders, Buraopost Newsletter (BBN)
