Mathias Kjaer

The Minister of Water Development of Somaliland, accompanied by the Director General, held a meeting with the leadership of the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF). The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration, accelerating ongoing projects, and planning upcoming initiatives.

Visit to Qool-Caday this week. Shocking to see what climate change and 40+ years of overgrazing has done but excited about the potential for better livestock management and regenerative farming.

@RAbdiAnalyst Love every element of this picture. From the baggy jeans, to the monitor, to the connected, rolling ball mouse. Very ‘90s, @RAbdiAnalyst 😂

Down memory lane. Caversham, United Kingdom. 1998.

@diplotat @NAFIS_NETWORK @EdnaAdan 🫶

Today I was honoured to break fast with remarkable women in #Somaliland including @EdnaAdan whose lifelong dedication has provided 1000s of women with life-saving care + dignity & Hibo Diri, a rising champion for educational justice. Thank you for your courage, always. #IWD2026

Over 30 killed in the hospital strike in Rakhine State. This is the 67th attack on health facilities in Myanmar this year. This cannot be normalized.

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Kenya for a three-day official visit. She was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday night by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister for Foreign Affairs @MusaliaMudavadi , accompanied by Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano. While in Kenya, the Queen is expected to tour conservation development projects for endangered species at the Coast as well as several landfill projects spearheading waste management, circular economy initiatives, and urban environmental resilience within Nairobi before participating at the ongoing UNEA 7 meeting taking place at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. The state visit provides a platform to strengthen Kenya–Denmark collaboration in renewable energy, climate action, and environmental protection. It presents opportunities to explore new areas of partnership and innovation that benefit both nations, particularly in people-centered and sustainable development initiatives. Kenya extends a warm welcome to Her Majesty Queen Mary.

Calling young changemakers in Hargeisa! Join our 3-day Hargeisa Debates workshop on youth advocacy, digital engagement & community mobilization. Connect with students, young women & influencers — and build the skills to create real impact. Apply now and shape Somaliland’s future!

“Show me how #Somaliland helps you relax”…

I held a constructive and strategic meeting with Denish Ambassador, H.E. Steen Sonne Andersen. I conveyed my deep appreciation for Denmark’s steadfast partnership with Somaliland in development, governance and democracy strengthening. Our discussion focused on expanding cooperation in security, economic development, social services, and peacebuilding. I welcomed Denmark’s recognition of Somaliland’s continued progress, particularly in advancing stability and development in the eastern regions.

President @AbdirahmanIrro today convened a strategic engagement with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, H.E. Steen Sonne Andersen, expressing profound appreciation for Denmark’s enduring partnership and its impactful support to Somaliland’s development, governance, and democratic institutions. Ambassador Andersen commended Somaliland’s steady progress in peacebuilding and stability and reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to advancing development, infrastructure, and democratic processes. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in pursuit of peace, stability, and sustainable growth.

@HargeisaDebates Sorry to have missed this one. Keep up the good work, guys

We were honored to host a truly meaningful event featuring Bashir Goth, the Somaliland Ambassador to the U.S.! 🇺🇸 It was a powerful afternoon of engaging conversations and strategic dialogue about our country's future and the path forward. Thank you to everyone who participated!

🚨New opportunity for #Somaliland university and research centers. dfcentre.com/research/calls…

Abdi's fodder grass farm in #Puntland, funded by @DKinSomalia under the Joint Drought Recovery & Resilience Programme (JDRRP) keeps livestock alive, protects family assets & builds resilient communities. A collaboration with @unicefsomalia @KfW_FZ_int @WFPSomalia & @CanHCKenya.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝! A delegation from Somaliland, under the leadership of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, conducted productive talks at the Embassy of Denmark in Nairobi. The core agenda focused on detailing Somaliland's ongoing strategies and projects designed to build resilience against critical climate impacts, including drought, desertification, and extreme weather events. The delegation expressed profound gratitude for the constructive engagement and affirmed Somaliland's readiness to drive change through future collaborative partnerships.

#Somaliland: President @Abdirahmanirro Inaugurates Landmark Water Expansion Project in #Boorama His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro), today officially inaugurated the Borama Water Expansion Project, a strategic infrastructure initiative designed to secure sustainable access to clean water for the city’s rapidly growing population. The ceremony marked a milestone in the government’s enduring commitment to strengthening essential services and advancing inclusive national development. Funded by the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF), the project stands as a flagship example of how coordinated investment in public utilities can transform urban resilience and improve the quality of life for citizens. The event was attended by senior members of the government, representatives of the SDF, the Envoy of the Kingdom of Denmark to Somaliland, regional and municipal authorities, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders — all gathered to recognize the project’s far-reaching impact on Borama and beyond. Addressing the occasion, President Irro underscored that “water is the backbone of progress, the guarantor of health, and the lifeline of every community.” He noted that the Borama Water Expansion Project will decisively ease the city’s rising demand for safe water while symbolizing the government’s determination to deliver tangible improvements in the daily lives of Somaliland’s people. The President also urged the residents of Borama to protect and preserve this critical infrastructure, emphasizing that responsible stewardship of natural resources is essential to ensuring intergenerational prosperity. In a further demonstration of his administration’s commitment to affordability and social equity, President Irro yesterday (8 September 2025) announced a significant reduction in Borama’s water tariff — lowering the price from 15,000 Somaliland Shillings to 11,000 Somaliland Shillings per cubic meter. All praise is due to Allah.

@Gobannimo Thank you, @Gobannimo. I had a good friend in my ear encouraging me to do so 🙂

@A_AWMouse The pleasure and honor was all ours, Governor @A_AWMouse

It was a pleasure and a special gift for us to have you visit Sanaag region, knowing the deep ties between the two countries of Somaliland and Denmark, therefore, we always welcome you to a region that is a vast resource of sea and land,

Memories for a lifetime! Back from a community consultation trip to #Togdheer and #Sanaag. Incredible to see such ruggedly beautiful nature and such resilient ppl! The need but also huge potential for responsible investment and transformative development is clear.