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Laas Geel Academy of International Relations
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The Laas Geel Academy of International Relations is a research-intensive institute dedicated to excellence in teaching and training for the field of international relations, diplomacy, and security, based in Somaliland.
www.laasgeel.org.
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What does mobility look like in conflict-affected borderlands?

Episode 2 of the Beyond Series reflects on digital connection, migration and survival across Somaliland, Puntland and South Sudan.

Listen: tinyurl.com/BeyondXCEPT2
More about this project: xcept.riftvalley.net
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Our January 2026 RVI Newsletter is now live. Catch up on the latest updates, insights and stories from across the region. Read it here: tinyurl.com/yruj2p5j

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January 19, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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SAVE THE DATE | Join EWNET for an online webinar exploring how #Ethiopia has been written into global knowledge and how Ethiopian thinkers have written the world from Ethiopia.

Fri 30 Jan 2026| 13:30 Cambridge | 15:30 EAT

Register: tinyurl.com/3kbm7xuj
January 22, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The Institute’s library is a thriving center for research and learning.
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM
January 21, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Warmest congratulations and celebrations to the people of Somaliland! December 26, 2025, marks the end of a long period of isolation and a hard-won victory for your resilience. Your enduring commitment to your future has finally been met with the international recognition you have patiently earned.
January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Laas Geel Academy is pleased to release a policy briefing that examines the multifaceted geopolitical and security dimensions of the Port of Berbera’s development.
January 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The LGIRJ invites scholars, researchers, and academics to submit original, unpublished works for its peer-reviewed Volume 2, scheduled for publication in June 2026.
January 21, 2026 at 8:45 AM
To ensure that the Institute's initial momentum translates into sustained impact, we are devoted to developing a detailed Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029). This living document serves as a roadmap, providing clear direction & measurable objectives for the institute’s growth.
January 21, 2026 at 8:44 AM