Author: Ahmed J. Yassin

Doorashada Madaxweynaha Mareykanka ee 2020

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Doorashada Madaxweynaha Mareykanka ee 2020

Afartii sanaba waxaa ka dhaca dalka Maraykanka doorashada madaxwaynaha. Madaxweyne Donald Trump iyo madaxwyne-ku-xigeenkii hore ee Joe Biden ayaa la filayaa inu tartan adagi ku dhex maro doorashoyinka dalka Maraykanka maalinta salaadada (Tuesday) ee bisha November 3, 2020. Continue reading “Doorashada Madaxweynaha Mareykanka ee 2020” →

Somaliland Case: Is It a Lost Cause or a Neglected Endeavor?

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Somaliland Case: Is It a Lost Cause or a Neglected Endeavor?

Was Somaliland aiming to be in charge of it’s resources, reclaiming its boundaries, running it’s municipalities governments, appointing it’s provincial governors, and electing it’s  administrative Government? Continue reading “Somaliland Case: Is It a Lost Cause or a Neglected Endeavor?” →

Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland

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Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland

Over the last few months, the world has witnessed the beginnings of a new Middle East. The historic peace deals signed between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain in August marked the first time gulf nations formally recognized the Jewish state. Continue reading “Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland” →

Somaliland Sovereignty: President Bihi Must Put a Stop to the UN’s Blatant Meddling NOW

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Somaliland Sovereignty: President Bihi Must Put a Stop to the UN’s Blatant Meddling NOW

This week, the Somaliland government suspended all UN operations in the country until further notice, according to a press release from Somaliland Ministry of Planning. But the press release did not go far enough to mitigate the damage that has been done to the self determination of Somaliland people by the blatant interference of the highly biased, corrupted and politicized UN and its various agencies. Continue reading “Somaliland Sovereignty: President Bihi Must Put a Stop to the UN’s Blatant Meddling NOW” →

Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest

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Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest

Somaliland announced that it suspended all cooperation with United Nations (UN) agencies on the implementation of humanitarian aid programs. Continue reading “Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest” →

Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland

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Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland

Former Somalia fighter jet MiG-17 bomber pilot and captain of the Air Force, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan mostly known as Ahmed Dheere, ignored his commander’s order and refused the bombardments of the city of Hargeisa in 1988. Continue reading “Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland” →

Somaliland Could have Dealt Differently with Emirate’s Airlines

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Somaliland Could have Dealt Differently with Emirate’s Airlines

Given the close relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Flydubai & AirArabia should have been dealt with leniency Continue reading “Somaliland Could have Dealt Differently with Emirate’s Airlines” →

President Tsai Receives Somaliland Representative to Taiwan

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President Tsai Receives Somaliland Representative to Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen received the representative of Somaliland on Monday. In her remarks at the reception, Tsai said she hoped the two sides would remain strong partners in the international arena. Continue reading “President Tsai Receives Somaliland Representative to Taiwan” →

Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing

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Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing

Mohamed Hagi Mohamud – Somaliland’s representative in Taipei, Taiwan – who recently opened that office has already had opportunities to promote Somaliland by presenting its achievements and accomplishments.  He was invited to attend a biennial conference that brought together more than 200 international non-governmental organizations operating in Taiwan. His remarks on international development and the role of the Somaliland government and non-governmental organizations were as follows: Continue reading “Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing” →

African Agency & Chinese Power: The Case of Djibouti

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African Agency & Chinese Power: The Case of Djibouti

It seems unlikely that Djibouti – smaller than Belgium and with fewer than 1 million inhabitants – can expect to enjoy any agency vis-à-vis the Chinese behemoth.

Djibouti’s agency depends upon many factors, including its strategic geographical location; the great powers’ concern over the security of sea lanes of communications and, as a result, piracy in the Gulf of Aden; China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and interest in establishing a naval base there; and reactions to these Chinese decisions by Djibouti’s other partners. In other words, the great powers’ interest in and competition over Djibouti have widened this country’s room for maneuver. Continue reading “African Agency & Chinese Power: The Case of Djibouti” →