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In the Light of Upcoming Elections, Looking Back the Transition to Direct Elections in Somaliland

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In the Light of Upcoming Elections, Looking Back the Transition to Direct Elections in Somaliland

Somaliland transitioned from indirect to direct elections in 2002. Since then, it has successfully conducted two House of Representatives (HoR) elections in 2005 and 2021, three Local Government elections in 2002, 2012, and 2021, and three Presidential elections in 2003, 2010, and 2017. Continue reading “In the Light of Upcoming Elections, Looking Back the Transition to Direct Elections in Somaliland” →

ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms

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ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms

The two largest telecom providers in Somaliland and Somalia, respectively, are Telesom and Hormuud Telecom. They both provide voice, SMS, data, and mobile money among other services. Telesom has its headquarters in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and is owned by a group of investors from Somaliland and Somalia. In the field of mobile money, Telesom is regarded as a market leader. One of the first mobile banking services in the world, its ZAAD mobile banking service was introduced in 2009. Continue reading “ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms” →

Newest Anti-Somaliland Front: Las Anod War

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Newest Anti-Somaliland Front: Las Anod War

There are times when people lose touch with reality and thus analyse, assess and interpret matters not as they are in real truth, but as they are imagined. Such times come up when people lose their sense of direction. Continue reading “Newest Anti-Somaliland Front: Las Anod War” →

Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy

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Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy

The Sahamiye Foundation is the dream of Hargeisa entrepreneurs Ismail Ahmed and Hayat Arteh. In Somaliland tradition, their passion is to share their resources and expertise to help their community. Continue reading “Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy” →

US Congressional Staffer: “China is Out to Disrupt Peace in Somaliland”

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US Congressional Staffer: ``China is Out to Disrupt Peace in Somaliland``

Piero Tozzi is the Staff Director of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. His previous positions include Republican Staff Director of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Staff Director and Counsel for the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. Continue reading “US Congressional Staffer: “China is Out to Disrupt Peace in Somaliland”” →

Critiquing Present Day Somaliland: Now & Then

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Critiquing Present Day Somaliland: Now & Then

A radical shift is needed and a must to have Somalilanders go back to the spirit of 1991. Continue reading “Critiquing Present Day Somaliland: Now & Then” →

Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning

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Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning

China and Somalia have had a friendly relationship for many years. In terms of political and economic relations, China has been one of Somalia’s key allies. China has offered Somalia a variety of services including infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. Continue reading “Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning” →

US Ready to Prosecute Garads Fueling LA War

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US Ready to Prosecute Garads Fueling LA War

In the end, Somaliland would be successful when its stand and positions are clearly and openly articulated while also going the extra miles to make a gesture that will promote peace and stability.

The outgoing US ambassador to Somalia, Larry André, gave an interview to the Somali BBC and said that the individuals involved in fueling the conflict in Las Anod will be dealt with if they continue their actions.

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Short-sighted US Policy on Somalia Emboldened Terrorism against Somaliland

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Short-sighted US Policy on Somalia Emboldened Terrorism against Somaliland

Somalia’s strategic importance in the Horn of Africa has sparked a fierce competition for influence in recent years among outside actors like the U.S., Turkey, China, and the Gulf states.

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