Somaliland President and Delegation Arrive in Washington, D.C.
The President of Somaliland and his delegation arrived in Washington, D.C. on September 5, 2026, greeted by members of the Somaliland-American community.
From Field to Market: Why Cutting Post-Harvest Losses Is Africa’s Next Big Farming Win
A large share of Africa’s harvests are lost to poor storage before they ever reach a market. Hermetic bags, solar drying, and shared warehouses like the one planned for ASAD’s Beer Integrated Farm offer a cheap fix.
Climate-Smart Farming: The Low-Cost Practices Helping East African Farmers Beat the Drought
Conservation tillage, hand-dug water-harvesting pits, and agroforestry are giving East African smallholders a cheap, immediate way to protect their harvests from unreliable rain.
In Hargeisa, a Graduate Carries Two Flags — and a Generation’s Hopes
A Hargeisa graduate’s photo holding the Somaliland and Israel flags together has become a symbol of a nation still seeking recognition, and of a youth generation asking what that recognition might deliver.
Somaliland President Departs Hargeisa for Washington, D.C., in Push for Wider Recognition
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and a Somaliland delegation left Hargeisa on September 3 for an official visit to Washington, D.C., where they are due to arrive Saturday, aimed at deepening U.S. ties and building on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.
Ibrahim Barre University Expansion — $100,000 Grant Secured
ASAD secured a $100,000 grant dedicated entirely to expanding Ibrahim Barre University, with 100% of the funding going directly toward new facilities.
Beer Integrated Farm — Now In Progress
A 100-hectare farm ASAD is building in Beer, Togdheer, to bring fresh vegetables, fruit, and livestock closer to Burao and surrounding communities.
ASAD Receives $100,000 Grant for Ibrahim Barre University Expansion
ASAD announces a $100,000 grant to expand Ibrahim Barre University, with 100% of the funding going directly toward new facilities and educational opportunities.
Turning Weather Forecasts Into Farming Advice, County by County
FAO trained 56 agricultural and meteorological officers across 14 Kenyan counties to turn climate forecasts into practical planting and irrigation advice for smallholder farmers.
East Africa Turns to Investment, Not Just Aid, to Fix Its Farms
FAO brought governments, banks, and agribusinesses from eight East African nations to Kigali to unlock financing for irrigation, livestock, and coffee farming.