Somalia’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' concluded a nearly two-week visit to the United States, where he met with lawmakers and policy institutions in Washington and New York to advocate for increased international engagement with Somaliland. The president engaged with the Somaliland diaspora and key American foreign-policy influencers to advance his country's interests. While the visit provided Somaliland with important access to influential American policymakers, the real test lies in translating these engagements into tangible policy changes.

Originally reported by AllAfrica