Somaliland Government Intervened in a Scandal Marring Hargeisa Municipality Leadership
The Central Government of Somaliland has stepped in to resolve a dispute that resulted in an altercation at the location where a stone laying for the 26 June District Headquarters was intended to occur. Continue reading “Somaliland Government Intervened in a Scandal Marring Hargeisa Municipality Leadership”
Somaliland Presidential & Parties Elections Set for November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024, is the date set for presidential and political party elections, according to a Saturday announcement made by the Somaliland Electoral Commission (NEC) Continue reading “Somaliland Presidential & Parties Elections Set for November 13, 2024”
Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU
Ethiopia remains steadfast in its commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Somaliland and the recent furor in Mogadishu over the deal is nothing more than a temporary setback, according to Abdulaziz Ahmed Adem (Amb.), chief advisor to the National Intelligence and Security Service and an advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Continue reading “Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU”
The Turkish-Somali Agreement: A Calculated Adventure or a Step into the Unknown?
On February 8, 2024, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and his Somali counterpart Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur signed a framework agreement for economic and military cooperation in Ankara between Türkiye and Somalia. This agreement is exceptional and unprecedented for Türkiye with any country. An expanded agreement provides Ankara with almost complete land, sea, and air military influence over Somalia. Continue reading “The Turkish-Somali Agreement: A Calculated Adventure or a Step into the Unknown?”
‘Top Secret’ Talks in Nairobi on Somaliland MoU Saga
Presidents Ismail Omar Guelleh and William Ruto are facilitating “highly confidential” talks in Nairobi in a bid to find a way out for the impasse between Ethiopia and Somalia, sources at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) disclosed to The Reporter. Continue reading “‘Top Secret’ Talks in Nairobi on Somaliland MoU Saga”
Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a renowned independent international institute focused on research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament, has released its 2023 edition of the Trends in International Arms Transfers. The report reveals a significant reduction in arms imports across African nations, with a 52 percent decrease observed between the periods of 2014-2018 and 2019-2023. This substantial decline is attributed primarily to the reduced arms acquisitions by Algeria and Morocco, which saw decreases of 77 percent and 46 percent, respectively. Continue reading “Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports”
Besides Improving Water Accessibility, Pharo Somaliland Also Assesses Water Safety & Quality
Today is WorldWaterDay, a United Nations observation day to highlight the importance of fresh water and the sustainable management of it. Continue reading “Besides Improving Water Accessibility, Pharo Somaliland Also Assesses Water Safety & Quality”
Somaliland Reaffirms Its Intent to Finalize Ethiopia’s Sea Access Deal
Somaliland has committed to implementing the sea access agreement it signed with Ethiopia recently, according to Mohamed Hussien Jama Rambo, a member of Somaliland’s parliament. Continue reading “Somaliland Reaffirms Its Intent to Finalize Ethiopia’s Sea Access Deal”
Is Mogadishu Shopping For Protection Post-ATMIS Troops?
It has been less than three months since the signing of the MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland, but the controversial deal has already contributed substantially to increased tensions in the region, and set off a diplomatic spat between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu. Continue reading “Is Mogadishu Shopping For Protection Post-ATMIS Troops?”
As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option
Ethiopia is adamant in gaining access to the Red Sea maritime, and the international community supports and acknowledges this necessity. Continue reading “As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option”