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Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

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Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

A Somali proverb says: “A looted cow never bears a legitimate calf.”

Trying to topically treat Somalia’s tragedy without curing the deep infection is merely a dressing that is not going to heal the wound. Continue reading “Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable” →

Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic

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Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic

Somaliland will remain POOR and HOPELESS unless it adopts innovative and aggressive policies towards Free Trade and openness for Tourism, Foreign Investments,  and Oil & Gas Explorations Continue reading “Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic” →

Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

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Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

Before the Europeans set foot in the Horn of Africa, there was no Somali state whatsoever in the region, other than self-governing clans, some of which were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire such as Berbera and Zeila cities Continue reading “Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa” →

Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

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Somaliland's Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

They say, “When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ismail Omer Gelleh is out to cripple Somaliland foreign policy as always. The black fox is meddling in the internal affairs as well, and the Ethio-Egyptian troubled diplomatic relations over the Nile caused emotional incontinence, stress buildup and frustration in Somaliland’s authorities. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic” →

The Life in Prison 1981-1989 by Late Dr. Adan Yusuf Abokor – UFFO Member

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The Life in Prison 1981-1989 by Late Dr. Adan Yusuf Abokor – UFFO Member

When each one of us was locked up in solitary confinement, in single separate cells, that was the moment everybody started reflecting on what was going to happen to him and to his friends. One of the coping mechanisms we used was to convince ourselves that this was not going to last long, that this would not continue for long, that we would not remain there for long. We were trying to console ourselves that we would only be there for a short time. But, there was no possibility of communicating with each other. Continue reading “The Life in Prison 1981-1989 by Late Dr. Adan Yusuf Abokor – UFFO Member” →

Africa’s Culture, Products and Services on Display in Taipei

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Africa's Culture, Products and Services on Display in Taipei

The Africa Culture, Products and Services Expo was held on December 4 and 5 in Taipei. She highlighted the strength of relations between Taiwan and African countries. Continue reading “Africa’s Culture, Products and Services on Display in Taipei” →

Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case

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Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case

Sa’ad Jirde Hayd was on a holiday vacation in Somaliland, and at 21 o’clock on April 4 this year while he was on his way home, a man attacked him without warning, according to his testimony. “The man started punching and kicking me” he said. In the end, Saad managed to get a spray can that he had bought at Clas Ohlson in Oslo for 159 kroner. When he sprayed the perpetrator, he safely got away to his home. He suffered wounds on his knees and blows to the face because of the attack. Continue reading “Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case” →