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Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

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Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

The Obama Foundation is proud to announce its fifth cohort of Obama Scholars, 30 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at either Columbia University or the University of Chicago for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Scholars will participate in a unique set of activities led by each academic institution and will jointly participate in Foundation-led leadership development programming that aims to provide training, networking activities, and individualized support as they work to expand their efforts after graduation. The Foundation’s programming will kick off on Thursday, September 15, at the University of Chicago. Continue reading “Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars” →

Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

Berbera port is the main overseas trade gateway of the Republic of Somaliland. The port city is located on the Gulf of Aden – one of the globally most frequented seaways connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Continue reading “Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions” →

Tedros Remarks Racism Underpins Responses to Global Conflicts

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Tedros Remarks Racism Underpins Responses to Global Conflicts

“Maybe the reason is the colour of the skin of the people in Tigray.” Dr Tedros confronted world leaders last week for their neglect of “the worst disaster on earth”—a storm of conflict in Ethiopia, extreme weather across the Horn of Africa, and soaring food, fuel, and fertiliser prices exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

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Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

The new government in Somalia that won elections held in May has got off to a rocky political start in its relations with the relatively powerful and influential neighbor, Ethiopia. Continue reading “Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia” →

Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland

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Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland

Bao Panxiaodai (Tina Bow) was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States after marriage. In an activity to help poor villages in Mexico, she realized that material success is not the source of personal happiness, so she co-founded the Helping Foundation with several like-minded friends. Since its Continue reading “Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland” →

Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland

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Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) launched yesterday an emergency intervention project to save the lives of people affected by drought in Somaliland, in the presence of several officials. Continue reading “Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland” →

Somaliland Opportunity: Ethiopia’s Pivoting away from US

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Somaliland Opportunity: Ethiopia's Pivoting away from US

The rivalry between the US – on one side – and Russia- China alliance – on the other side – over who should be the global power broker has erupted lately in the Horn of Africa region – that is vital to security, stability, and global trade. Continue reading “Somaliland Opportunity: Ethiopia’s Pivoting away from US” →

PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified

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PM Hamsa: Somaliland's Independence Must Be Justified

Somalia’s new Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, who was given a vote of confidence by the Somali federal parliament yesterday, said he would form a capable government to address the country’s problems such as drought, security and finalizing Somalia’s draft constitution. Continue reading “PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified” →