Independent research and policy advice on governance, foreign affairs, security, and economic development in the Horn of Africa.
Money isn't just currency; it's a language. Dive deep into its nuances, where strategy meets intuition in the vast sea of finance.
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.
The Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group is a non-partisan assembly of experts dedicated to the advancement of national policy and sovereign interests.
Our mission is to provide rigorous, evidence-based analysis that informs decision-makers and the public on critical domestic and regional issues.
Through scholarly research and diplomatic engagement, we strive to build a prosperous and internationally integrated Somaliland.
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