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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” →

Why Somaliland Chose Taiwan Ties Over China’s?

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Why Somaliland Chose Taiwan Ties Over China's?

Was Somaliland’s intention for having relationship with Taiwan solely for photo opportunity and publicity to impress the world for few days? Or was it to seek sovereign recognition from her?   Continue reading “Why Somaliland Chose Taiwan Ties Over China’s?” →

Braininess in Somaliland Brand of Democracy

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Braininess in Somaliland Brand of Democracy

“With less foreign aid and interventions, Clan Democracy has enabled Somaliland to hold many fair and free elections as well as to facilitate successive peaceful power transfers in a volatile region.” Continue reading “Braininess in Somaliland Brand of Democracy” →

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” →

Somaliland: The Real Fruits of Kenyan Overture Must be Treasured

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Somaliland: The Real Fruits of Kenyan Overture Must be Treasured

What should we and the Government of the Republic of Somaliland learn from the recent favorable event pertaining to Kenya? Continue reading “Somaliland: The Real Fruits of Kenyan Overture Must be Treasured” →

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” →