Events in the year 2022 in Somaliland.
Incumbents President: Muse Bihi Abdi Vice President: Abdirahman Saylici Speaker of the House: Abdirisak Khalif Chairman of Elders: Suleiman Mohamoud Adan Chief Justice: Adan Haji Ali Minister of Foreign Affairs: Essa Kayd
Events Ongoing – Somali Civil War (2009–present); COVID-19 pandemic in Somaliland
January January–February – The mayor of Borama estimated that at least 10,000 refugees from the Tigray War had crossed over the border from Ethiopia to the city. 6 January – Presidential candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and chairman Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan visited Burao to campaign for the Waddani party and against the leadership of President Abdi. The rally was attended by a "huge reception" according to Abdullahi. 7 January – The Minister for Communication and Technology Hon Abdiweli Sheikh Abdillahi Sufi Jibril conducted talks with representatives from the Somaliland Online Media Association (SOMA) to discuss the ongoing progress on the Social Media Code of Conduct bill. 10 January – The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change broke ground on the construction of the 800ha CCF Somaliland Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre (CRCC). The construction is said to take place in phases over the coming year. When complete, the CRCC will provide a permanent home for cubs rescued from the illegal pet trade or human-wildlife conflict situations and provide Somaliland with a tourist destination. 14 January – The National Authority for Drought Preparedness and Emergency Responses (NADFOR) declared a national Drought Alert after a months-long study by the government concluded that 810,000 families were now at risk for food and water insecurity. 16 January – The Supreme Court reaffirmed the legality of the original Law 14 of 2011, reaffirming the nation is representative democracy over a direct one. 18 January – Around two dozen British MPs convened to discuss the recognition of Somaliland's independence in a motion introduced by Conservative MP Gavin Williamson, close ally of President Abdi. 22 January – Mass celebrations took place across the nation with Somalilanders waving the national and British flags to celebrate a push by MPs in the United Kingdom to recognize Somaliland as a nation. 25 January – A delegation from the European Union and the United Kingdom met with MPs from the House of Representatives to discuss future bills the House was planning, as well as the nation's prevailing politics. The delegation said they were impressed by the House's ability to resolve "seemingly insurmountable obstacles" regarding having women in government, civic engagement in politics, and other conflicts. 26 January – The Waddani and UCID opposition parties held talks with each other and international partners to discuss furthering democracy and development within the nation. The upcoming 13 November presidential elections were also "deeply discussed". 28 January – In a statement released by the President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde, the Ethiopian Representation Office in Hargeisa was officially promoted to Embassy-status. The move was organized on a three-day trip Zewde made to the nation on 19 January to discuss "issues of mutual interest" between him and President Abdi. 29 January – President Abdi approved a new seven-member political associations registration committee. The committee was appointed to resolve multiple party schedule disputes before the upcoming elections on 13 November. 31 January – Taiwan gifted 150,000 doses of its domestically developed Medigen COVID-19 vaccine as part of the nations renewed vaccine diplomacy push.
February 1 February – President Abdi offered the United States military use of the Berbera seaport and airfield overlooking strategic maritime routes in exchange for steps toward recognizing the region as a sovereign country. 3 February – Environmental Minister Shukri Ismail Haji announces plans to open a national park "where the cheetahs will be able to roam". 8 February The House of Representatives approved 425 million Somaliland Shillings to be released to help combat drought in the more harshly affected regions of the nation. A statement was also issued calling for international assistance to help those affected by the drought. An agreement is reached between the nation's three telecom and internet giants Somtel, Telesom, and Somcable to establish high-speed underground fiber-optic services to serve the nation as a whole. 9–13 February – FM Kayd conducted a five-day tour of Taiwan at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen. One of the main goals of his visit was to extol the potential for Taiwanese companies to take advantage of Somaliland's abundant natural resources. The visit was highly condemned by China. 13 February – President Abdi held a "solidarity" banquet for all MPs of the nation's House of Representatives. At the banquet, discussions were held on multiple issues which saw possible alliance form between some political parties. 16 February – President Abdi held a meeting with two UN delegations at the Presidential Palace. The meeting discussed building further bilateral relations with the UN and plans on how to combat the ongoing drought in the nation. 21 February – Taiwan's envoy to Somaliland, Allen C. Lou (羅震華), gave a $500,000 USD ($13.9 million TWD) donation to VP Saylici to combat severe drought within the nation. Taiwan also announces plans of sending 300 tons of rice to help with the ongoing food shortage. 26 February – Welsh MP Alun Cairns discussed the recognition of Somaliland independence to the United Nations (UN) and possible funding for the region.
March March – Somaliland was affected by a historic multi-season drought, with 14 million people severely food insecure across the Horn of Africa. 14 March – President Abdi traveled to the United States to speak in Washington D.C., where he admitted negotiations with Somalia had failed and that he would be continue efforts towards international recognition. 15 March – Sheikh Adan Sunne, a controversial religious scholar who went missing days ago from Somaliland was found in Jilib, having defected with his family and joining Al-Shabaab (militant group). 17 March – US senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), and Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), introduced a bill titled the Somaliland Partnership Act, which called for closer U.S. engagement with the officially unrecognized nation. 18 March – Freelance online journalists Abdisalan Ahmed Awad, Ali Mahdi Jibril, and Saab TV reporter Shafic Mohamed Ibrahim were allegedly dragged from their car and beaten by five intelligence officers in Hargeisa. The attack was especially focused on Abdisalan who recently wrote critically about President Abdi on Facebook. 21 March – US officials released statements against the recognition of the independence of Somaliland, but agreed upon closer ties with the self-proclaimed nation. 29 March – Former Foreign Minister Edna Adan Ismail was elected president of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO).
April
1 April – 2022 Waheen Market fire: A large fire ignited in the major Waheen Market in the capitol Hargeisa which destroyed an estimated 2,000 shops and stalls and injured 28 people. 3 April – Intelligence officers in Hargeisa arrested freelance online journalist Abdisalan Ahmed Abdisalan shortly after he broke his fast for Ramadan at a local restaurant, allegedly for speaking out about his March 18 attack. 4 April – 2022 Waheen Market fire: Somalia offered to send $11.7 million to Hargeisa to help the families of those who lost their lives and property in the Waheen Market fire. There was debate among politicians and the families that needed the money if they should accept money from the country they were trying to separate from. 5 April 2022 Waheen Market fire: The US city Minneapolis' Somali community and 40 organizers came together to raise awareness and launch fundraisers for people affected by the Waheen Market fire on 1 April, according to organizer Abdirahman Kahin. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas traveled across the nation with NPO Mercy-USA to give back to impoverished communities during Ramadan. 6 April – 2022 Waheen Market fire: Somaliland officials launched an international appeal for $2 billion to urgently deliver humanitarian and livelihood support, particularly towards the estimated 5,000 family businesses destroyed in the fire. 2 billion was chosen as the amount as that was the estimated loss caused by the fire. 11 April – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) demanded the unconditional release of freelance online journalist Abdisalan Ahmed Awad, after his arrest on April 3, and hold the intelligence officers who harassed and assaulted him and two other journalists on 18 March responsible. 13 April – A group of at least nine journalists were arrested by police officers after reporting on a prison fight between the inmates and guards in Hargeisa. In the evening, Horn Cable TV offices, which was one of the stations that aired the breaking news, were raided by police officers, who arrested six more journalists for reporting on "unconfirmed news" and for "exaggerating the incident," according to the head of Somaliland's Custodial Corps Ahmed Awale Yusuf. The committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) announced they were working towards the journalists "unconditional release". 20 April Somaliland police released all but three journalists; Mohamed Abdi Ilig Mohamed (MM Somali TV), Abdirahman Ali Khalif (Gobonimo TV), and Abdijabar Mohamed Hussein (Horn Cable TV), who are transferred to a central prison. 2022 Waheen Market fire: Qatar's Fund for Development, in cooperation with the Qatar Emiri Air Force, sent 45 tons of food aid parcels to help alleviate families affected by harsh drought conditions and the Waheen Market fire. 27 April – 2022 Waheen Market fire: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs donated USD $500,000 to help the victims of the Hargeisa Market fire on 1 April. 28 April – 2022 Waheen Market fire: The Canadian Alliance to Rebuild Hargeisa Market, members of Canada's Somaliland community, met with MPs in Ottawa to provide $10 million in aid toward rebuilding efforts, and to match funds raised by local community groups across Canada. 30 April – 2022 Waheen Market fire: The Taiwanese government and two Taiwanese NGOs donated US$550,000 (NT $16.91 million) and a container of humanitarian supplies to help those affected by the Waheen Market fire on 1 April. The envoy, headed by Allen Lou (羅震華), handed the money and container of aid to Somaliland authorities.
May 3 May – A senior army officer was arrested for allegedly shooting dead the young bride Najma Abdullahi, who was currently serving as a Secretary to the director of the Ministry of Agriculture. He may face execution for his crime according to a police officer working with the BBC. 6 May – Somaliland was connected to the Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) submarine cable system in Berbera, which promised to substantially reduce network latency in the nation by adopting a shortest-direct-route connection. 9 May – Reporters Mohamed Abdi Mohamed (MM Somali TV), Abdirahman Ali Khalif (Gobonnimo TV), and Abdijabar Mohamed Hussein (Horn Cable TV), who had been detained since 13 April, were charged with "subversive propaganda" and spreading "false, exaggerated, and tendentious information liable to disturb public order". This decision is criticized by Reporters without borders (RSF) and the secretary general of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ).