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🌍 World Tourism Day 2026
Rallying Sustainable Tourism in Somaliland
📅 27 September 2026
📍 Daalo Hotel, Burao, Togdheer
Join us as we celebrate our heritage and landscapes and build tourism that lasts.
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Connecting local roots to global recognition.
The Tourism & Archaeology Department is at #DiasporaWeek2026 — because heritage travel starts with the people who never stopped calling this home.
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The 19th Hargeysa International Book Fair opens today in Hargeisa. Six days of books, poetry and conversation, running through 30 July at the Hargeysa Cultural Centre.
This year's theme is Continuity, and Eswatini is the guest country.
Come by if you're in town.
#VisitSomaliland #HIBF2026 – at Djibouti
"Happy 18 May! Three and a half decades of peace and self-reliance have made Somaliland a destination worth discovering. Proud to celebrate with our diaspora in Nairobi."
After 35 years of resilience, hard work, and unwavering hope, the dawn of recognition is finally breaking.
If Somaliland is fighting a war, it is not one of bullets and blood—it is a war against war itself, against the grip of poverty, and against the shadows of illiteracy.
Let the world hear this truth: our battle is for books, bread, and dignity.
Congratulations to my people across the globe—your patience has planted a legacy, and your hope has harvested honor.
The Ministry of Trade & Tourism has concluded the Validation Workshop for Somaliland's National Tourism & Hospitality Policy.
60+ stakeholders validated the draft, with revisions to follow.
📅 10 June 2026 | Hargeisa
Funded by the EU 🇪🇺 | Cowater International
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The Ministry of Trade & Tourism hosted U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Justin Davis at Laas Geel — one of Africa's greatest prehistoric rock art sites, with paintings over 5,000 years old.
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Minister Abdirahman Hassan Nour met in Addis Ababa with the French Centre for Ethiopian Studies to discuss cooperation on archaeology and heritage preservation.
Talks focused on strengthening archaeological research, including Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Saylac.
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The Ministry of Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Somaliland today held a consultative meeting with a number of tourism companies, hotels, and travel agencies.
The meeting focused on the challenges facing the tourism and travel sector, particularly issues related to tourist visas, security, the safety of visitors, and the improvement of tourism services. Participants presented constructive views and practical recommendations aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing the development of the tourism sector.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to promoting tourism and improving service delivery.
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Following a recent visit to the Netherlands, the Director of the Diaspora Department @SldiasporaGN highlighted Somaliland’s strong potential particularly in tourism, culture, and investment.
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This is a historic moment as we warmly welcome @netanyahu the Prime Minister of the State of Israel’s recognition of the Republic of Somaliland and affirm Somaliland’s readiness to join the Abraham Accords. This step marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that advances mutual interests, strengthens regional peace and security, and delivers shared benefits to all stakeholders, without prejudice to any party.
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On 26 December 2025, the State of Israel formally recognized the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign and independent state, following a high-level virtual meeting between H.E. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
During the discussions, the Prime Minister extended a formal invitation to President @Abdirahmanirro to undertake an official visit to the State of Israel to advance and formalize bilateral cooperation.
This historic act affirms Somaliland’s enduring statehood, validates its decades-long pursuit of lawful recognition, and marks its irreversible emergence onto the international stage as a legitimate, responsible, and peace-anchoring member of the community of nations.
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The Minister of Trade & Tourism of the Republic of Somaliland, Hon. Abdirahman Hassan Nur, today visited the historic Laas Geel site, accompanied by a French delegation led by Deputy Ambassador Romain Joly.
The visit marked the launch of the “Protection and Promotion of Somaliland’s Cultural and Archaeological Heritage” project, funded by the Government of France, aimed at preserving heritage sites and strengthening tourism development in Somaliland.
#Somaliland #LaasGeel #CulturalHeritage #Tourism
Republic of Somaliland and France have officially launched a project to protect and develop Somaliland’s cultural heritage, including Laas Geel. Funded by AFD and implemented with Expertise France, the project aims to preserve heritage, strengthen institutions, and promote tourism for sustainable economic growth.
#Laasgeel #SomalilandHeritage #OttomanArchitecture #IslamicHistory #CulturalHeritage #TourSomaliland
🕌 Historic Ottoman-Era Mosque in Berbera, Somaliland
This beautiful mosque, built in 1840 by the Ottoman Empire, stands as one of the oldest surviving landmarks in Berbera City. Its elegant domes and stone architecture tell the story of centuries of faith, trade, and cultural exchange along Somaliland’s Red Sea coast.
Though weathered by time, it remains a symbol of Berbera’s rich Islamic and architectural heritage — a reminder of our deep historical connections to the wider Muslim world.
#Berbera #SomalilandHeritage #OttomanArchitecture #IslamicHistory #CulturalHeritage #TourSomaliland
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The Minister of Trade & Tourism of #Somaliland, Hon. Abdirahman Hassan Nuur, today warmly received his counterpart from #Djibouti, Hon. Mohamed Warsame Diriye, and his delegation.
The meeting focused on strengthening trade & tourism cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations
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The Minister of @SL_MoTT Hon Abdirahman H. opened a two-day session to reflect on the 2024 Progress Review and strategize through the 2025 Annual Activities Plan. This effort aligns with merging national plans: NDP III, the new government’s agenda, and Somaliland Vision 2030.
