It is famously noted that the African Union (AU) summit is an opportunity for demagogues and dictators of the continent to come together and congratulate each other for surviving yet another year at the helm of pyramids of oppression that subject their people to all forms of political, social, and economic Continue reading “The Curious Absence of Somaliland from The AU Summit 2020”
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Disregarding Somaliland Case a Scar on UN and AU
Disregarding Somaliland Case a Scar on UN and AU
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Traditional Governance & Modern State in Somaliland
Much analysis of state building focuses on dissecting specific projects and attempting to identify what has gone ‘wrong’ in states such as Afghanistan and Iraq.What draws less attention is what has gone ‘right’ in non-interventionist state building projects within ‘unrecognized’ states. Continue reading “Traditional Governance & Modern State in Somaliland”
Somalia Is Not Poised for Economic Success
n January 12, Ali Sharif Ahmed, Somalia’s ambassador to the United States, penned an article suggesting Somalia had turned the corner and is poised for success, so long as American taxpayers grant it $1 billion in debt relief. Continue reading “Somalia Is Not Poised for Economic Success”
UN Expresses Support For Dialogue Between Somaliland And Somalia
The United Nations is pushing for renewed talks between Somalia and Somaliland to improve security and promote economic growth. Continue reading “UN Expresses Support For Dialogue Between Somaliland And Somalia”