Independent research and policy advice on governance, foreign affairs, security, and economic development in the Horn of Africa.
Explore the untold and overlooked. A magnified view into the corners of the world, where every story deserves its spotlight.
Somaliland has built functioning democratic institutions largely without external support — our governance work examines constitutional design, rule of law, and the deepening of representative democracy. We track legislative reform, local government capacity, and anti-corruption measures that determine the resilience of the state.
Three decades after self-declaration, Somaliland's pursuit of international recognition remains the defining diplomatic challenge of the republic. SL-SAG analyses bilateral relationships, AU and UN engagement strategies, and the geopolitical shifts — from Gulf state investment to great-power competition in the Red Sea — that shape Somaliland's path to sovereign status.
Stability in Somaliland is hard-won and must be actively maintained in a neighbourhood marked by state fragility, maritime insecurity, and cross-border conflict. Our security analysis covers civil-military relations, border management, counter-terrorism cooperation, and the strategic importance of the port of Berbera to Horn of Africa logistics.
From the expansion of Berbera port under DP World to livestock-export reform and fintech adoption, Somaliland's economy is diversifying despite the access barriers that unrecognised status creates. SL-SAG examines macroeconomic policy, trade corridors, infrastructure investment, and the conditions needed to attract diaspora capital and development finance.
SL-SAG advances evidence-based policy on governance, security, and development to strengthen Somaliland's institutions and amplify its voice on the world stage.
