BBC Africa Daily Caught up with Dr. Edna of Somaliland

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BBC Africa Daily Caught up with Dr. Edna of Somaliland

Over the past six decades, Dr Edna Adan Ismail has been a nurse and midwife. She has spent her life fighting for maternal health care rights in Somaliland and campaigning against Female Genital Mutilation- a practice which involves the partial or total removal of genitalia. It leaves many women and girls with Continue reading “BBC Africa Daily Caught up with Dr. Edna of Somaliland” →

US State Dept. One Somalia Policy – Mirage Diplomacy with No Formulation

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US State Dept. One Somalia Policy - Mirage Diplomacy With No Formulation

Ego and vanity can be corrosive to successful foreign policy. Against the backdrop of the Benghazi debacle, Secretary of State Hillary Clintonflailed for any success Continue reading “US State Dept. One Somalia Policy – Mirage Diplomacy with No Formulation” →

Caafisom Revolutionizing Healthcare Provision in Somaliland

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Caafisom Revolutionizing Healthcare Provision in Somaliland

In significant news for the nearly 6m inhabitants of Somaliland, an unrecognised state located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, Caafisom, Continue reading “Caafisom Revolutionizing Healthcare Provision in Somaliland” →

How Italy Aided in the Ruin of Somalia & Fighting SNM

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How Italy Aided in the Ruin of Somalia & Fighting SNM

The agony of Somalia has its roots in the endemic political corruption of Italy. Throughout the 1980s, Italian politicians and businessmen used the country, once a colony of Italy’s, as a playground for huge construction projects that either did little to help the local population or actually disrupted and damaged Somalian society. Continue reading “How Italy Aided in the Ruin of Somalia & Fighting SNM” →

Critical Analysis: Policy Towards Somaliland Under Biden Administration

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From Hope to Conflict: Assessing Biden’s Policy Towards Somaliland

​Background: Shifting Policies Exacerbating Ongoing Conflict

In February 2008, an important milestone was marked in the relationship between the United States and Somaliland when U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Jendayi Frazer, visited Hargeysa. Continue reading “Critical Analysis: Policy Towards Somaliland Under Biden Administration” →

Unprecedented Snowfall in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

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Unprecedented Snowfall in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

Reports from the Somali regional government say that there was snow and wind yesterday, which caused damage. Continue reading “Unprecedented Snowfall in Ethiopia’s Somali Region” →

President Bihi: Beacon of Hope Surrounded with Vipers Undermining Somaliland

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President Bihi: Beacon of Hope Surrounded with Vipers Undermining Somaliland

Here you are, a resident of the fiercely independent Republic of Somaliland, just trying to eke out a living in this little slice of unrecognized bliss on the Horn of Africa. Continue reading “President Bihi: Beacon of Hope Surrounded with Vipers Undermining Somaliland” →

The Impact of an Independent Somaliland on Somalia

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The Impact of an Independent Somaliland on Somalia

It’s important to note that the impact of an independent Somaliland on Somalia’s reconstruction is contingent upon various factors, including regional dynamics, political will, and international recognition. Continue reading “The Impact of an Independent Somaliland on Somalia” →

Any Change Prematurely in the Arms Embargo Policy on Somalia Poses Great Risk

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Any Change Prematurely in the Arms Embargo Policy on Somalia Poses Great Risk

This report of Hiraal Institute presents an in-depth examination of the potential consequences of lifting the arms embargo in Somalia. Continue reading “Any Change Prematurely in the Arms Embargo Policy on Somalia Poses Great Risk” →

The Display in Garoowe Shows the Beauty of Puntland’s Mock Democracy

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The Display in Garoowe Shows the Beauty of Puntland's Mock Democracy

In contrast to Somaliland, which is currently preoccupied with voter registration in the midst of unpopular conflict in the Sool region for the selection of political parties and presidential elections, Puntland has not fully grasped the application of democratic principles like transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, despite the fact that democracy is generally regarded as a system that does so. Continue reading “The Display in Garoowe Shows the Beauty of Puntland’s Mock Democracy” →