SL Som two different countriesBy: Yusuf M Hasan

MOGADISHU (Somalilandsun) – "Somalia unity is a must and I call upon our brothers in Somaliland to swallow their ambition for independent nationhood"

These sentiments were expressed by the Somalia president Hasan Sheilh Mahmud during the opening ceremony of a new center for orphans in Mogadihsu which concided with celebrations in Somaliland and elsewhere in the world commemorating 22 years of self-rule on 18th may 2013.

Camel landers on paradeBy: Liban Haji Rabi

ERIGAVO (Somalilandsun) – Residents of Karin Village atop the Scenic Dallo Mountain in Erigavo District of Sanaag region have appealed for help in securing sufficient and safe drinking water.

A man walks on sulphur and mineral salt formations near Dallol in the Danakil Depression northern EthiopiaBy Siegfried Modola

Somalilandsun - Abdu Ibrahim Mohammed was 15 years old when he began trekking with caravans of camels to collect salt in a sun-blasted desert basin of north Ethiopia that is one of the hottest places on earth.

In the strongest terms yet has the President H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Mohamud Silanyo reiterated the country's sovereignty in an unprecedented speech by a Head of State on a national day as he oversaw commemorations marking the coFrom left Guurti Chair Hon Suleiman Aden, President Silanyo and Speaker of Parliament Hon Abdirahman Irro at the ceremonial diasuntry's 22nd anniversary of independence in Hargeisa

By: M.A Egge

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) - The President underpinned the essence of SL as a national entity hence underscored her self determination to achieve the people's aspirations at all costs.

The future of somaliland is assuredBy: Hasan O Horri

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) –Despite a hectic day of coordinating national and global 22nd anniversary of independence the indefatigable head of state H.E. Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo spared time to communicate his feelings through tweeter.

Women better off through concerted efforts

As we commemorate 22 years of Independence various actors among them the government, International and local NGO's plus the gallant Dr Edna Aden continue to strive for the betterment of women in the country.

Thousands commemorate 22 years of independence in BuraoBy: Yusuf M Hasan

BURAO (Somalilandsun) – Residents from various districts of Togdeer region congregated in their thousands in the capital Burao to commemorate 22 years of independence.

Our Colours our Nation/pic by Nagib ShunufBy: Latifa Yusuf Masai

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Festivities marking 22 years of Somaliland's independence are on-going in various capitals of the world.

SSE's statement on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of Somaliland independence.

Date : 17/05/2013 REF: SSE/EXT/F033

Somalilandsun - Somaliland Society in Europe (SSE), on behalf of its affiliated organisations, wishes the people of Somaliland wherever they are festive celebrations for this national day.

once part of chaotic Somalia Today Somaliland is a thriving oasis of peaceCitizens and leaders in Somaliland say they are historically and politically a separate country.

By: Nazanine Moshiri/Al Jazeera

The Horn of Africa has been ravaged by war and famine for decades, and now one of Somalia's regions, hopes to become an independent state.