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Why America LOVES Somaliland

Why America LOVES Somaliland

US Senator Chris Van Hollen says he is “all in” when it comes to US-Somaliland relations. Lots of other important people in Washington feel similarly. Continue reading “Why America LOVES Somaliland”

Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case

Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, US Ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor for Honors College at Texas Tech University in an interview with Africa Broadcasting Service elaborated on the Somaliland case, the current situation in Ethiopia, and French Cameron Continue reading “Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case”

The Making of Dahabshiil as Told by Its Founder

The Making of Dahabshiil as Told by Its Founder

Haji Mohamed Said Dualeh – best known as Dahabshiil – is the wealthiest Somalilander and one of the two richest among all Somalis in the Horn of Africa at the present time. Keep on Reading

Taiwan vs. China – The Rocky Road to Democracy

Taiwan vs. China - The Rocky Road to Democracy

For China, it’s a renegade province that must be brought into line. The Taiwanese, on the other hand, see themselves as a legitimate, independent, democratic state. Keep on reading

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East African “country” is offering the U.S. a deal that it says could counter China’s advance. Continue reading “Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S”

Somaliland President Hosts Dr. Khalafalla

Somaliland President Hosts Dr. Khalafalla

Neither the Somaliland government side, or her Washington DC office, nor Dr. Khalafalla himself elaborated the purpose of his trip, hut it is widely rumored that he has a role to play in bringing the US delegation to Somaliland. Keep on Reading

President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists”

President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists``

Leniency towards Somaliland political mercenaries involved in the political apparatus of Somalia and the easy passage for anyone thinking of crossing the Southern border has come to an end with the latest directive issued by the Somaliland President. This step should have been taken earlier since the law dealing with the consequences of such endeavors had been in place for some time now. Keep on Reading

Dr. Kayd Reiterates again Somaliland’s Position on Ethiopian Conflict

Dr. Kayd Reiterates again Somaliland’s Position on Ethiopian Conflict

In an interview with Focus on Africa – a news program of BBC World Service – Somaliland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Dr. Kayd Essa – reaffirmed Somaliland’s Continue Reading

Somaliland Signs MoU with Deepam Hospitals in Tamil Nadu

Somaliland Signs MoU with Deepam Hospitals in Tamil Nadu

In Chennai – Tamil Nadu State Capital – addressing a press conference after signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chennai-based Deepam Hospitals here on Saturday, Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail said there was a need to assist the citizens of the country who travel to India for medical treatment. It would be handled through Tamil Nadu trade office, the Vice President said.

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Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World

Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World

Much of its success is driven by a lack of dependence on anyone, but now it must balance war and great power jockeying in the region. Continue reading “Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World”