Year: 2021

Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

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Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

When President Muse Bihi Abdi won the presidency of the Republic of Somaliland, the consensus of Somaliland people was under the impression and believe that his government would be a replica no different than its predecessor administration about to be replaced – the ruling Kulmiye party that has been in power over the last 10 years leading to 2017 as he is a piece and parcel of it.
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Golaha Wakiillada Cusub ee Somaliland Maxaa Laga Rabaa?

Golaha Wakiillada Cusub ee Somaliland Maxaa Laga Rabaa?

Mudo ka badan 15 sanadood laga bilaabo 2005 waa doorashadii ugu horeysey ee Golaha Wakiilada Somaliland (House of Representatives) ee la qabto. Doorashadan cusub waxay ku beegan tahay inay qabsoonto bishan May 31 keeda, iyadoo noqon doonta marki ugu horeysay ee laba doorasho oo isku sidkan ama isa saaran oo kala ah Golaha Wakiilada iyo Golayaasha Deeganka – caasimada Hargeisa iyo magaaloyinka darajooyinka A, B, iyo C ah – la qorsheeyey qabsoomintooda. Continue reading “Golaha Wakiillada Cusub ee Somaliland Maxaa Laga Rabaa?”

Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions

Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions?

After extensive research and countless scientific experiments in this unprecedented advancement in technology and natural science, humans have not been able yet to manufacture an ounce of artificial blood to this day, and there is no substitute for human blood. Neither experiment with animal blood for human transfusions is providing a promising breakthrough.   Continue reading “Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions”

Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Somaliland's ''WorldRemit'' Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Ismail Ahmed founded the now famed money transfer company, WorldRemit and this horn of African nation was its first market. Today, Somaliland’s mobile tech infrastructure is considered as one of the best on the continent. And the WorldRemit founder is poised to have a huge impact on Somalilanders Continue reading “Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously”

Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

Q1 2021 Op-Ed of Somaliland Professionals Association (SLPA Quarterly Op-Ed)

The blue economy is one of the least exploited sectors in Somaliland contributing 0.3% to GDP despite the fact that the Horn of Africa has the largest coast in mainland Africa. Somaliland has an 850 km long coastline that borders the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Currently there are more than 600 species present in Somaliland’s marine fisheries of which 400 could be leveraged commercially. However, less than 10% of these fish stocks are exploited leaving the blue economy completely untapped.  Continue reading “Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy”

Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

The synchronized, sudden stop in the global economy, together with radically reduced income sources fundamental to African countries (remittances, tourism, transport, trade and natural resources, among others), have had a severe negative impact on Africa. Continue reading “Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa”

Mechanics of Winning Electoral Seats in Somaliland Elections

Mechanics of Winning Electoral Seats in Somaliland Elections

There are six electoral regions with 23 electoral districts  and 22 municipalities (Grade A, B, & C) with enormous municipal districts in the Republic of Somaliland. 236 municipal councilor and 82 parliamentary seats are due for grab in the last week of May of this year throughout the country.

Before the elections, each political party provides a list of candidates for each region for the House of Representatives (HoR) and another list for each municipal district. Somaliland citizens vote for a candidate of their choice from one of those lists depending on their political party affiliation. Candidates in the parties’ lists get seats in order of votes received. Multiple winners from each region for the House of Representatives and for each municipal district could be possible. Continue reading “Mechanics of Winning Electoral Seats in Somaliland Elections”