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Somaliland|๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Security | Intelligence | Defense | Military Developments. ๐Ÿ“ Horn of Africa & Beyond

The Republic of Somaliland
Joined October 2025
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We recommend that the Somaliland Police Force replace its current blue emblem with this proposed design, which better reflects the national colors and identity of the Republic of Somaliland. @S_LANDPolice @SomalilandMod @SomalilandMod
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Delighted to attend the World Diabetes Day event to help raise health awareness of Non-Communcable Diseases like Diabetes for the general public in Somaliland. 1/
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A significant diplomatic milestone as the Ambassador of the State of Israel formally presents his credentials to the President of the Republic of Somaliland, marking a new chapter in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation between our two nations.
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Israel's New Ambassador Michael Lotem Officially Begins His Diplomatic Mission in #Somaliland Lotem presented his credentials to #Somaliland's president in Hargeisa last week, according to an official announcement today. The appointment marks a shift from Israel's recognition of #Somaliland's independence to formal diplomatic representation. #Somaliland #Israel #DiplomaticRelations
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" Isma laha hadallada uu warbaahinta Xasan Sheekh ka sheego ee walaalnimada Somaliland ah iyo ficilladiisa xasuuq raadiska cusub ah .." Madaxweynaha JSL
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Khudbada Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland ka jeediyey Xuska Sannad-guurada 33-aad ee Aasaaska Ciidanka Booliska JSL
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33 years and Strong. Congrats to the Somalilandโ€™s Police Forces.
๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ช๐š๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ :- Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland oo ka qayb-galay Xuska Sannad-guurada 33-aad ee Aasaaska Ciidanka Booliska Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland
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๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ช๐š๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ :- Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland oo ka qayb-galay Xuska Sannad-guurada 33-aad ee Aasaaska Ciidanka Booliska Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland
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THE PICTURE SPEAKS VOLUMES! Whether itโ€™s condemnation letters from a collection of useless countries or any other form pressure, nothing can stand in the way of the growing bilateral relationship and the cooperation between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel.
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The Somaliland Armed Forces @NationalDF is set to announce live-fire military exercises in Bender Wanaag, Maroodi Jeex, from Oct. 30โ€“Nov. 15, with a possible extension. Aviation is warned to avoid the area space below 5,000 ft due to extensive live-fire drills.
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๐Ÿšจ EXCLUSIVEโ€”FIRST FOOTAGE Somaliland Armed Forcesโ€™ @NationalDF newly acquired armed drones reportedly boast 72-hour endurance, 2,200+ km range and a 500 kg payload. A potential game-changer for the military balance and geopolitics of the Horn of Africa.
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๐Ÿšจ WAR DEGDEG AH | JAMHUURIYADDA SOMALILAND CIIDANKA QARANKA SOMALILAND OO SHAACIYEY DHOOLATUS MILATARI OO TAARIIKHI AH Hargeysa | 28 Oktoobar 2026 Taliyaha Ciidanka Qaranka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland ayaa shaaciyey dhoolatus milatari oo baaxad weyn, kaas oo lagu qaban doono saldhigga Badarwanaag ee duleedka magaalada Hargeysa. Dhoolatuskan oo lagu tilmaamay midkii ugu horreeyey ee noociisa ah taariikhda Ciidanka Qaranka Somaliland ayaa la filayaa in lagu soo bandhigo gaadiid dagaal oo culus, madaafiic casri ah, hub noocyo kala duwan leh iyo qalab milatari oo cusub. Waxaa sidoo kale suuragal ah in Ciidanka Cirka Somaliland ay ka qayb qaataan dhoolatuskan, inkasta oo aan weli si rasmi ah loo xaqiijin. Dhoolatuskan ayaa la filayaa inuu muujiyo heerka diyaargarowga, awoodda difaaca, casriyeynta hubka iyo horumarka Ciidanka Qaranka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland. Faahfaahin dheeraad ah kala soco Waayo-Arag & Waayaha Maanta.
๐Ÿšจ BREAKING | #Somaliland launches โ€œHEEGAN 2026,โ€ its first annual military exercise. Led by Brigadier General Nimcaan Yuusuf Gaaxnuug, the Somaliland National Army today began the large-scale exercise in Benderwanaag, Maroodi Jeex region. Running over the coming weeks, the exercise will involve live-fire drills using tanks, artillery, armoured vehicles and drones to strengthen military readiness and coordination. The army plans to hold the exercise annually.
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Somaliland Launches โ€˜Heegan 2026โ€™ Military Drills Involving Tanks and Drones horndiplomat.com/somaliland-โ€ฆ #Somaliland #Horndiplomat via @HornDiplomat
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Somaliland's Chief of General Staff, Brig. Gen. Nimcaan Yuusuf Cismaan, (@nimcaanyo2) has opened HEEGAAN 2026, the national army's first annual field exercise, in Bandarwanaag. The exercise brings together units and formations from across the Somaliland National Armed Forces. (Source: Somaliland National Armed Forces)
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ุฃุทู„ู‚ ุฌูŠุด #ุตูˆู…ุงู„ูŠู„ุงู†ุฏ ู…ู†ุงูˆุฑุงุช ุนุณูƒุฑูŠุฉ ุชุญุช ุงุณู… ยซHEEGAN 2026ยป ููŠ ู…ู†ุทู‚ุฉ ู…ุงุฑูˆุฏูŠ ุฌูŠูƒุณุŒ ุจู…ุดุงุฑูƒุฉ ูˆุญุฏุงุช ู…ู† ุงู„ุฏุจุงุจุงุช ูˆุงู„ู…ุฏูุนูŠุฉ ูˆุงู„ู…ุฏุฑุนุงุช ูˆุงู„ุทุงุฆุฑุงุช ุงู„ู…ุณูŠู‘ุฑุฉุŒ ูˆุชุณุชู…ุฑ ู„ุนุฏุฉ ุฃุณุงุจูŠุนุŒ ููŠ ุฅุทุงุฑ ุฑูุน ุงู„ุฌุงู‡ุฒูŠุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุชุงู„ูŠุฉ ูˆุชุทูˆูŠุฑ ุงู„ุชู†ุณูŠู‚ ุจูŠู† ู…ุฎุชู„ู ุงู„ูˆุญุฏุงุช ุงู„ุนุณูƒุฑูŠุฉ
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The Somaliland Armed Forces are preparing for HEEGAN 2026, a large-scale military exercise featuring live-fire and coordinated drills across land, air, and sea, demonstrating combat readiness, joint-force coordination, and operational capability.
#Somaliland | Somaliland National Army Launches First Annual Military Exercise The Somaliland National Army today launched its first annual military exercise in Benderwanaag, in the Maroodi Jeex region, led by Brigadier General Nimcaan Yuusuf Gaaxnuug. The large-scale exercise, named โ€œHEEGAN 2026โ€, will continue over the coming weeks, involving live-fire drills using tanks, artillery, armoured vehicles and drones. It aims to strengthen military readiness and coordination, with plans to hold the exercise annually.
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๐Ÿšจ BREAKING | #Somaliland launches โ€œHEEGAN 2026,โ€ its first annual military exercise. Led by Brigadier General Nimcaan Yuusuf Gaaxnuug, the Somaliland National Army today began the large-scale exercise in Benderwanaag, Maroodi Jeex region. Running over the coming weeks, the exercise will involve live-fire drills using tanks, artillery, armoured vehicles and drones to strengthen military readiness and coordination. The army plans to hold the exercise annually.
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Good Job @SomalilandNIA Somaliland firmly rejects any attempt to undermine our sovereignty and national security.
The Somaliland National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has arrested Abdiqaadir Sharaay, who will be brought before the appropriate legal authorities. NIA
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