About GO Somaliland

GO Somaliland exists to give readers an honest, well-sourced picture of a place that is often left off the map. We publish travel guides, stories about culture and history, and practical insight for people interested in doing business in Somaliland. Above all, we want every reader to discover what Somaliland has to offer, from its ancient history to its warm welcome.

What GO Somaliland covers

Our stories are organised into five sections: Travel, Culture, Places, History and Opportunities. We write for travellers planning a first visit, for members of the Somali diaspora, and for anyone who wants to understand the region better.

How GO Somaliland works

Accuracy comes first. Every article is researched from published sources, and specific facts, figures and dates are checked against published sources before we publish, and we correct errors when readers or our own reviews find them. Each article ends with a list of its sources and the date they were checked. Where reliable information is limited, we say so rather than guess.

We want readers to discover what Somaliland has to offer, and we report the difficult parts too. We never invent or exaggerate. Our travel guides always include the official safety advice, such as the UK Foreign Office travel advice, even when it is not what readers hope to hear.

Some images on this site are illustrative and are labelled as such. They are not photographs of the specific places described.

Corrections

If you spot an error or something that has gone out of date, please tell us. We review every report and update articles promptly.

Independence

GO Somaliland is an independent publication. Nothing on this site is official guidance, and our articles are general information, not legal, financial or travel advice.