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Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland

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Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland

Somaliland Beverage Industries abbreviated as SBI is a beverage corporation headquartered in Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland. Founded in 2010 by Ahmed Osman Geleh, a local businessman. Based on the revenue, SBI is the largest beverage business in Somaliland. Continue reading “Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland” →

Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

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Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

When President Muse Bihi Abdi won the presidency of the Republic of Somaliland, the consensus of Somaliland people was under the impression and believe that his government would be a replica no different than its predecessor administration about to be replaced – the ruling Kulmiye party that has been in power over the last 10 years leading to 2017 as he is a piece and parcel of it.
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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions

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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions?

After extensive research and countless scientific experiments in this unprecedented advancement in technology and natural science, humans have not been able yet to manufacture an ounce of artificial blood to this day, and there is no substitute for human blood. Neither experiment with animal blood for human transfusions is providing a promising breakthrough.   Continue reading “Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions” →

Mechanics of Winning Electoral Seats in Somaliland Elections

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Mechanics of Winning Electoral Seats in Somaliland Elections

There are six electoral regions with 23 electoral districts  and 22 municipalities (Grade A, B, & C) with enormous municipal districts in the Republic of Somaliland. 236 municipal councilor and 82 parliamentary seats are due for grab in the last week of May of this year throughout the country.

Before the elections, each political party provides a list of candidates for each region for the House of Representatives (HoR) and another list for each municipal district. Somaliland citizens vote for a candidate of their choice from one of those lists depending on their political party affiliation. Candidates in the parties’ lists get seats in order of votes received. Multiple winners from each region for the House of Representatives and for each municipal district could be possible. Continue reading “Mechanics of Winning Electoral Seats in Somaliland Elections” →

Djibouti Oppositions Dodge Elections & Discredit Afterwards

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Djibouti Oppositions Dodge Elections & Discredit Afterwards

The public of the Republic of Djibouti are preparing to line up in front of the polling stations soon in April 2021 to cast their votes for their presidential candidates of choice. Continue reading “Djibouti Oppositions Dodge Elections & Discredit Afterwards” →

“SLPA KULAN” in Hargeisa on Jan 2021

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SLPA is off to a strong start for the new year as our first event was a success! We wanted to share with you an innovative event SLPA held in Hargeisa, Somaliland a few weeks ago. The event was hosted and organized by SLPA committee member, Faiza Ali, who brilliantly guided the conversation of the 15 SLPA attendees. The SLPA members were from a vast variety of backgrounds, visiting Somaliland either for work, vacation, or potential relocation Continue reading ““SLPA KULAN” in Hargeisa on Jan 2021″ →

The Government of Somalia’s Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021

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The Government of Somalia's Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021

After former Somalia’s president – Mohammed Farmajo – four year term concluded last night local time, a heavily armed convoy of 50 armored vehicles escorting presidential candidates including Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Abdirahman Abdishakur and Sharif Hassan Sh. Adan passed the first checkpoint at the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu heading towards the residence of speaker of the parliament, Mr. Mohamed Mursal. Their meeting is seen as part of efforts by key political stakeholders to seek solution as Somalia heads towards uncertainty, once Farmaajo’s term expires on Monday. Continue reading “The Government of Somalia’s Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021” →