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The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it has taken “a significant step towards ...
01/08/2024

The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it has taken “a significant step towards international recognition today.” The Ministry’s announcement further said Somaliland has “established a Ministerial Level State Recognition Taskforce to strategize and pursue recognition efforts, and that the decision “aligns with our government’s ongoing diplomatic initiatives, including the recent MoU with Ethiopia for sea access.”...

The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it has taken “a significant step towards international recognition today.” The Ministry’s announcement further said So…

Turkish Petroleum will send seismic vessel to survey three blocks in October — Somaliland protests State-owned Turkish P...
01/08/2024

Turkish Petroleum will send seismic vessel to survey three blocks in October — Somaliland protests State-owned Turkish Petroleum is set to send a seismic vessel to Somalia within weeks to begin initial exploration work on three recently awarded offshore blocks. The move is part of wide-ranging agreement between Ankara and Mogadishu under which Turkey’s navy will provide maritime defence and training services for two years — building on a 10 -year relationship — in return for securing access to three exploration blocks offshore....

Turkish Petroleum will send seismic vessel to survey three blocks in October — Somaliland protests State-owned Turkish Petroleum is set to send a seismic vessel to Somalia within weeks to begin ini…

Sun Tzu says, “To subdue the enemy without fighting is supreme excellence.” This perfectly fits the conflict between Som...
28/07/2024

Sun Tzu says, “To subdue the enemy without fighting is supreme excellence.” This perfectly fits the conflict between Somaliland and Somalia and the leadership of Muse Bihi Abdi. Somaliland, emerging as a significant entity in the eastern horn of Africa, gained independence from British colonial rule on June 26, 1960. Its history includes a notable struggle for freedom and overcoming the dictatorship of Mohamed Siad Barre....

Sun Tzu says, “To subdue the enemy without fighting is supreme excellence.” This perfectly fits the conflict between Somaliland and Somalia and the leadership of Muse Bihi Abdi. Somaliland, emergin…

A week or so after the Federal Republic of Somalia made allegations against Ethiopia in connection with the proliferatio...
27/07/2024

A week or so after the Federal Republic of Somalia made allegations against Ethiopia in connection with the proliferation of fi****ms within the country, Ethiopia is responding to it. On Friday, the spokesperson of the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement in English and Somali languages expressing its “deep concern” about the proliferation of fi****ms in the region....

A week or so after the Federal Republic of Somalia made allegations against Ethiopia in connection with the proliferation of fi****ms within the country, Ethiopia is responding to it. On Friday, th…

A federal judge in Washington, D.C.’s District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a US$194.3 million judgment...
27/07/2024

A federal judge in Washington, D.C.’s District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a US$194.3 million judgment against the Republic of Djibouti, enforcing an arbitration award obtained by a Dubai-based port terminal operator (DP World) in a long legal battle. The US District Court for the District of Columbia has upheld a partial award issued in 2022 in a long-running arbitration concerning the Red Sea port of Doraleh in Djibouti....

A federal judge in Washington, D.C.’s District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a US$194.3 million judgment against the Republic of Djibouti, enforcing an arbitration award obtained by…

Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells Turkiye not to confuse Somaliland with Somalia with whom it signed an agree...
26/07/2024

Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells Turkiye not to confuse Somaliland with Somalia with whom it signed an agreement covering security and offshore oil and minerals exploration The ministry’s warning comes after Turkey announced plans to send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia later this year to search for oil and gas as part of a hydrocarbon cooperation deal between the two countries....

Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells Turkiye not to confuse Somaliland with Somalia with whom it signed an agreement covering security and offshore oil and minerals exploration The ministry…

Exclusive: Tory former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour run Liverpool City Council for ‘recognising’...
26/07/2024

Exclusive: Tory former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour run Liverpool City Council for ‘recognising’ the former UK protectorate of Somaliland as an independent country David Lammy is being pushed to urgently review Britain’s foreign policy towards a potential key ally in the Red Sea conflict with the Houthis and officially recognise Somaliland. The former UK protectorate on the Horn of Africa has functioned as an independent state since 1991 after breaking away from…...

Exclusive: Tory former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour run Liverpool City Council for ‘recognising’ the former UK protectorate of Somaliland as an independent country David Lam…

In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa has been marked by increasing tens...
21/07/2024

In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa has been marked by increasing tensions, particularly from Iran and its proxies, such as the Houthi rebels in Yemen. As a result, Israel has been actively seeking strategic partnerships to enhance its national security and counter these threats. One potential ally that has been gaining attention is Somaliland, a de facto independent state in the Horn of Africa....

In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa has been marked by increasing tensions, particularly from Iran and its proxies, such as the Houthi rebels in Ye…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media, responsible journalism is finding new allies in advanced technologie...
21/07/2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media, responsible journalism is finding new allies in advanced technologies. AI-powered fact-checking systems are emerging as crucial tools in the fight against misinformation, offering real-time scanning and verification of claims against reliable databases. These systems not only flag potential inaccuracies but also suggest corrections or additional context, enabling journalists to maintain high standards of accuracy even under the pressure of tight deadlines....

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media, responsible journalism is finding new allies in advanced technologies. AI-powered fact-checking systems are emerging as crucial tools in the figh…

The call follows the re-emergence of arms traders and conflict carpetbaggers flooding lawless Somalia with unregulated w...
19/07/2024

The call follows the re-emergence of arms traders and conflict carpetbaggers flooding lawless Somalia with unregulated weapons contrabands worth millions of US Dollars putting peace and stability and the lives of millions of civilians in jeopardy he government of Somaliland has called on the United Nations (UN) and the international community “to urgently re-evaluate their decision to lift the arms embargo” on Somalia....

The call follows the re-emergence of arms traders and conflict carpetbaggers flooding lawless Somalia with unregulated weapons contrabands worth millions of US Dollars putting peace and stability a…

The first, full-furnished acupuncture center was launched in Hargeisa, opposite the Oomaar HQ offices, of the 26 June di...
19/07/2024

The first, full-furnished acupuncture center was launched in Hargeisa, opposite the Oomaar HQ offices, of the 26 June district, on Wednesday evening. The Acupuncture Medical Facility is the only one of its kind currently in Hargeisa, and the first to open in the capital city of the republic of Somaliland within the past decade or so. "This is an invaluable addition to the medical landscape of the capital and the Republic of Somaliland in general," Minister Mohamed Haji Adan, cutting the ribbon off the center entrance stated....

The first, full-furnished acupuncture center was launched in Hargeisa, opposite the Oomaar HQ offices, of the 26 June district, on Wednesday evening. The Acupuncture Medical Facility is the only on…

Today, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) unveiled a schedule of events that will culminate in the decla...
14/07/2024

Today, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) unveiled a schedule of events that will culminate in the declaration of winners for this year’s presidential and party elections. As previously determined, voters will visit polling stations on November 13, 2024, to elect the state’s leader for the next five years and determine the three parties that will be recognized as national parties for the next decade....

Today, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) unveiled a schedule of events that will culminate in the declaration of winners for this year’s presidential and party elections. As previo…

While engagement with international partners is crucial for Somaliland's development and pursuit of recognition, it is e...
13/07/2024

While engagement with international partners is crucial for Somaliland's development and pursuit of recognition, it is essential to strike a balance that respects the country's sovereignty and democratic processes Somaliland faced significant challenges in its quest for international recognition since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991. While Somaliland has established a relatively stable democratic system and functioning government, it continues to face pressure from international partners seeking to influence its policies and decisions....

While engagement with international partners is crucial for Somaliland’s development and pursuit of recognition, it is essential to strike a balance that respects the country’s sovereig…

NEC further recommends that the Daadab MP be expelled from the Party The Wiper Party has distanced itself from remarks a...
12/07/2024

NEC further recommends that the Daadab MP be expelled from the Party The Wiper Party has distanced itself from remarks allegedly made by Daadab MP Farah Maalim over the Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. Wiper said Maalim's alleged conduct is against the guiding principles of the party. The Wiper's National Executive Council resolved to de-whip Maalim from all committees in Parliament....

NEC further recommends that the Daadab MP be expelled from the Party The Wiper Party has distanced itself from remarks allegedly made by Daadab MP Farah Maalim over the Finance Bill 2024 demonstrat…

An Africa Intelligence report has revealed Djibouti’s alleged involvement in training Issa and Gadabursi rebels to desta...
09/07/2024

An Africa Intelligence report has revealed Djibouti’s alleged involvement in training Issa and Gadabursi rebels to destabilize Somaliland. These rebels are reportedly receiving military training at the Guestir military base, located approximately 50 kilometers south of Ali-Sabieh. Djibouti’s motivation appears to stem from a dispute with Somaliland over the latter’s decision to grant Ethiopia access to a leased land along the Red Sea....

An Africa Intelligence report has revealed Djibouti’s alleged involvement in training Issa and Gadabursi rebels to destabilize Somaliland. These rebels are reportedly receiving military training at…

The East African region is grappling with rapidly expanding networks of cross-border human trafficking criminals, often ...
05/07/2024

The East African region is grappling with rapidly expanding networks of cross-border human trafficking criminals, often in collaboration with government officials. Previous reports have unveiled how these networks infiltrate Somalia, Somaliland, and Ethiopia, sometimes involving networks based in Europe and Russia that exploit innocent individuals, draining their life savings, and occasionally smuggling individuals with terror links or criminal backgrounds into Western countries....

The East African region is grappling with rapidly expanding networks of cross-border human trafficking criminals, often in collaboration with government officials. Previous reports have unveiled ho…

With their increasing attacks on shipping passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, the Houthis, an Iran...
29/06/2024

With their increasing attacks on shipping passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, the Houthis, an Iranian-backed tribal group from the Saada region of Yemen who seized power a decade ago, continue to endanger freedom of navigation and trade. The Biden administration initially used the U.S. Navy to counter the threat, but this was, at best, whack-a-mole and, at worst, military virtue signaling that wasted tremendous resources for little result....

With their increasing attacks on shipping passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, the Houthis, an Iranian-backed tribal group from the Saada region of Yemen who seized power a dec…

Taiwan and Somaliland officials discussed energy and mineral exchanges as well as potential cooperation during Somalilan...
29/06/2024

Taiwan and Somaliland officials discussed energy and mineral exchanges as well as potential cooperation during Somaliland Minister of Energy and Minerals Abdi Abdillahi Farah's visit on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a statement, MOFA said Abdi highlighted Taiwan's crucial role as an international development partner for Somaliland and the African country's abundant energy and mineral resources during a banquet on Thursday night....

Taiwan and Somaliland officials discussed energy and mineral exchanges as well as potential cooperation during Somaliland Minister of Energy and Minerals Abdi Abdillahi Farah’s visit on Thurs…

This collaboration enables the Ethiopian Diaspora send money directly to the M-PESA mobile wallets of their family and f...
29/06/2024

This collaboration enables the Ethiopian Diaspora send money directly to the M-PESA mobile wallets of their family and friends, streamlining the remittance process. This translates to faster transfers and increased security. "We are delighted to partner with Dahabshiil, a leading player in international money transfers. Together, we share a vision of financial inclusion and driving economic development. This new service will offer Ethiopians a secure and convenient way to send and receive money, empowering individuals and families," said Anthony Kangethe, Acting Chief Digital Financial Services Officer for M-PESA Safaricom....

This collaboration enables the Ethiopian Diaspora send money directly to the M-PESA mobile wallets of their family and friends, streamlining the remittance process. This translates to faster transf…

Geopolitical gimmicks in the Horn of Africa The curse of great power rivalry in the new multipolar world order has caugh...
23/06/2024

Geopolitical gimmicks in the Horn of Africa The curse of great power rivalry in the new multipolar world order has caught the weak states in the Horn of Africa region unprepared. Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan, the main frontier states with sea outlets, have historically been weakened either by poor economic prospects or vulnerability to external powers, often exacerbated by conflict-prone political uncertainty....

Geopolitical gimmicks in the Horn of Africa The curse of great power rivalry in the new multipolar world order has caught the weak states in the Horn of Africa region unprepared. Djibouti, Eritrea,…

The text is secret and the deal might yet fall through. But the memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somal...
18/06/2024

The text is secret and the deal might yet fall through. But the memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland on January 1st has sent shock waves through the Horn of Africa. Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia in 1991, says that Ethiopia will become the first country to grant it recognition. In return, it will give its landlocked neighbour access to the sea....

The text is secret and the deal might yet fall through. But the memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland on January 1st has sent shock waves through the Horn of Africa. Somalil…

In this 2023 index where Mogadiscio and Djibouti rank 166 and 379, respectively, compared to Berbera's 106 placing, the ...
08/06/2024

In this 2023 index where Mogadiscio and Djibouti rank 166 and 379, respectively, compared to Berbera's 106 placing, the authors establish that as in earlier iterations of the CPPI, the production of the ranking employs two different methodological approaches, an administrative, or technical, approach, a pragmatic methodology reflecting expert knowledge and judgment; and a statistical approach, using factor analysis (FA), or more accurately matrix factorization....

In this 2023 index where Mogadiscio and Djibouti rank 166 and 379, respectively, compared to Berbera’s 106 placing, the authors establish that as in earlier iterations of the CPPI, the produc…

The relationship between Djibouti and Somaliland has long been contentious, with Djibouti displaying consistent hostilit...
08/06/2024

The relationship between Djibouti and Somaliland has long been contentious, with Djibouti displaying consistent hostility towards its neighbour. This hostility stems from two primary factors: fear of economic competition and Djibouti’s regional defense strategies. The World Bank’s “Transport Global Practice the Container Port Performance Index 2022” ranks Berbera port second in Sub-Saharan Africa for performance, based on vessel time in ports....

The relationship between Djibouti and Somaliland has long been contentious, with Djibouti displaying consistent hostility towards its neighbour. This hostility stems from two primary factors: fear …

The question of statehood in international law is both complex and significant, involving a blend of legal criteria and ...
02/06/2024

The question of statehood in international law is both complex and significant, involving a blend of legal criteria and political considerations. Statehood is a crucial concept that underpins the rights and obligations of entities on the global stage, shaping their capacity to participate in international relations. Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in the Horn of Africa, presents a compelling case for examination....

The question of statehood in international law is both complex and significant, involving a blend of legal criteria and political considerations. Statehood is a crucial concept that underpins the r…

Somaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments in the fishery, agriculture, and logistics sectors as Hargeisa craves b...
02/06/2024

Somaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments in the fishery, agriculture, and logistics sectors as Hargeisa craves boosted trade ties with its gigantic neighbor. Having a strategic location, easy access to the sea and untapped natural resources, Somaliland expects more Ethiopian FDI following the recent sea deal between the two sides. "We also need to unlock the big opportunities to cement investment links with our gigantic yet landlocked neighbor....

Somaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments in the fishery, agriculture, and logistics sectors as Hargeisa craves boosted trade ties with its gigantic neighbor. Having a strategic location, ea…

Muse Bihi Abdi says accord can secure ‘freedom of navigation’ in waterway where Houthi rebels have attacked internationa...
26/05/2024

Muse Bihi Abdi says accord can secure ‘freedom of navigation’ in waterway where Houthi rebels have attacked international shipping The contentious deal that Somaliland has struck with Ethiopia to lease a strip of land near the entrance to the Red Sea would help “secure freedom of navigation” for international shipping that has faced attacks around the vital waterway, according to the breakaway country’s president....

Muse Bihi Abdi says accord can secure ‘freedom of navigation’ in waterway where Houthi rebels have attacked international shipping The contentious deal that Somaliland has struck with Ethiopia to l…

In a significant development, the Islamic State (IS) offshoot in Somalia announced in April 2024 that it had successfull...
25/05/2024

In a significant development, the Islamic State (IS) offshoot in Somalia announced in April 2024 that it had successfully expanded its presence in the Bari region of Puntland state in northeastern Somalia. IS took control of Al-Miskaad mountains from its primary Jihadist rival, Al-Shabab Movement which is aligned with Al-Qaeda organization. Over the last eight years, Al-Shabab Movement has been engaged in a struggle with IS for control over this strategic region, intensifying efforts to expel the group....

In a significant development, the Islamic State (IS) offshoot in Somalia announced in April 2024 that it had successfully expanded its presence in the Bari region of Puntland state in northeastern …

Somaliland, in the Horn of Africa, faces significant challenges in providing universal access to quality education. In t...
24/05/2024

Somaliland, in the Horn of Africa, faces significant challenges in providing universal access to quality education. In this article, we'll delve into the current state of education in Somaliland, the obstacles hindering universal education, the potential benefits of improving access to education, and proposed strategies and initiatives to address these challenges. The Current State of Education in Somaliland Enrollment Rates - Despite efforts to improve education, Somaliland continues to grapple with low enrollment rates, particularly among girls and children from disadvantaged backgrounds....

Somaliland, in the Horn of Africa, faces significant challenges in providing universal access to quality education. In this article, we’ll delve into the current state of education in Somalil…

Somaliland is abuzz with celebrations as it marks the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of its sovereignty. This signi...
17/05/2024

Somaliland is abuzz with celebrations as it marks the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of its sovereignty. This significant milestone commemorates the day when Somaliland reclaimed its independence following the collapse of the Somali Democratic Republic in 1991. The journey towards sovereignty was not an easy one for Somaliland. After gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1960, Somaliland voluntarily - albeit mindlessly - united with Somalia to form the Somali Republic....

Somaliland is abuzz with celebrations as it marks the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of its sovereignty. This significant milestone commemorates the day when Somaliland reclaimed its independe…

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