The CEO of Dahabshiil Group, Abdirashid Duale, held high-level talks in Hargeisa today with senior U.S. Embassy officials and the newly appointed Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson.
“Our Group CEO, Abdirashid Duale, met with senior U.S. Embassy officials in Hargeisa—including Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Davis and Mr. Younger—to discuss peace, trade, and sustainable development in the Horn of Africa”. “We also welcomed the new @USAfricaCommand Commander, Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson @US2SOMALIA, along with a high-level U.S. delegation.”
The meeting, shared on Dahabshiil’s X account, focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of peace-building, trade facilitation, and sustainable economic development across the Horn of Africa.
Dahabshiil, the largest African-owned international money-transfer company, plays a pivotal role in the Horn of Africa’s region by channeling billions of dollars in annual remittances from the Somali diaspora to families in Somalia and Somaliland. These funds are widely regarded as a critical lifeline that helps maintain economic stability in an area still affected by conflict and political uncertainty.
The visit by General Anderson, who officially assumed command of AFRICOM earlier this month, marks one of his first engagements in the Horn of Africa and signals continued U.S. interest in deepening ties with Somaliland. Observers note that enhanced partnerships in the financial and security sectors could open new corridors for legitimate commerce while countering extremist financing networks and regional instability.
The meeting comes amid broader U.S. efforts to support resilient financial systems and inclusive growth in East Africa, as Washington recalibrates its strategic posture on the continent under the new AFRICOM leadership.