Month: August 2020

Reviving Zio-Somaliland De Jure Recognition of 1960

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Reviving Zio-Somaliland De Jure Recognition of 1960

As the State of Israel was one of the first few countries that immediately accorded the historical state of Somaliland Republic de jure recognition during her brief existence in 1960 before the unification with the Trust Territory of Somalia, and in the wake of United Arab Emirates, one of the staunch believers of the Somaliland case, normalizing ties with Israel, the State of Israel must not fail to notice that historic diplomatic ties with Somaliland Republic. Continue reading “Reviving Zio-Somaliland De Jure Recognition of 1960” →

Ending War: Lessons from Somaliland

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Ending War: Lessons from Somaliland

Richard Iron CMG OBE in conversation with Dr Sarah Phillips.

In a region long beset by political strife and inter-state rivalries, Somaliland stands out as a beacon of hope in the Horn of Africa – stable, relatively democratic and broadly functional.

Unlike neighboring Somalia, from which it declared unilateral independence in 1991, Somaliland received little of the international aid and support that post-conflict zones typically attract. Continue reading “Ending War: Lessons from Somaliland” →

Somaliland: Adan Abbey – Founder of Horn of Africa Insurance Company

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Somaliland: Adan Abbey - Founder of Horn of Africa Insurance Company

Adan is Co-Founder and President of Horn of Africa Insurance headquartered in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The company offers Auto, Property, Medical, and Marine Cargo coverage in Somaliland & Somalia. Continue reading “Somaliland: Adan Abbey – Founder of Horn of Africa Insurance Company” →

Taiwan Breaks Through China’s “Horn-digging” Offensive with Somaliland Ties

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Taiwan Breaks Through China's ``Horn-digging`` Offensive with Somaliland Ties

As China has continuously blocked Taiwan’s international space in recent years and “poached” the friendship with Taiwan, the representative office of Taiwan’s “Somaliland Republic” in Africa officially opened on Monday (August 17). Soon, Somaliland representative office in Taipei will also open. Continue reading “Taiwan Breaks Through China’s “Horn-digging” Offensive with Somaliland Ties” →

Taiwan and Somaliland Diplomatic Ties

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Taiwan and Somaliland Diplomatic Ties

Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu said in a statement on July 1 that the two governments had agreed to establish ties based on “friendship and a shared commitment to common values of freedom, democracy, justice and the rule of law.” Continue reading “Taiwan and Somaliland Diplomatic Ties” →

Tackling Tahrib in Somaliland

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Tackling Tahrib in Somaliland

Somaliland is at the center of the migrant crisis in the Horn of Africa. With outflows of people from Somaliland trying to reach Europe, and inflows of foreigners from bordering countries like Ethiopia transiting through en route to Yemen and the Gulf countries, Somaliland has been profoundly affected by the current global phenomenon of mass migration. Continue reading “Tackling Tahrib in Somaliland” →

Will the US Engage with Somaliland to Deliver Its Commitment in Taipei ACT

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Will the US Engage with Somaliland to Deliver Its Commitment in Taipei ACT

An ingenious piece of legislation, known as US Taipei Act 2019, recently passed by the United States congress clearly shows its commitment and dedication for supporting Taiwan and her allies in different ways. The Chinese government, which claims Taiwan as a territory of its own, has vehemently opposed it for not only it undermines its well-financed and orchestrated campaign of isolating Taiwan diplomatically, but also it stands in the way of her one China principle. Continue reading “Will the US Engage with Somaliland to Deliver Its Commitment in Taipei ACT” →

Somaliland: The Burial Site for China’s Bullying

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Somaliland: The Burial Site for China's Bullying

The rising reputation of the Somaliland Republic as a functioning and viable state is beyond the bullying, the persuasion, and the pressure of China’s Dollar Diplomacy as the supreme decision makers and the ultimate driving force behind that success, in its entirety, rests with the Somaliland people, unlike many countries in Africa – a concept that is foreign to Beijing. Continue reading “Somaliland: The Burial Site for China’s Bullying” →

Convalescent Plasma: Promising Experimental Treatment for Covid-19 Replicable in Somaliland

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Convalescent Plasma: Promising Experimental Treatment for Covid-19 Replicable in Somaliland

This piece just sheds light on another tool and medical care that is readily available for covid-19 patients and efforts taking place elsewhere in the world in combating this epidemic. In these testing times,  raising awareness of new emerging ways of fighting with diseases and sharing information and resources with the overwhelmed essential and medical communities in Somaliland is an empowerment. Continue reading “Convalescent Plasma: Promising Experimental Treatment for Covid-19 Replicable in Somaliland” →