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Ethiopia & Somaliland Must Drum Up Support for the Deal They Have Forged

Ethiopia & Somaliland Must Drum Up Support for the Deal They Have Forged

Shockwaves continue to reverberate in the Horn of Africa following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and the self-declared Somaliland Republic, a breakaway region of Somalia, on January 1 allowing for the leasing of a 20-km stretch of Somaliland’s sea coast to landlocked Continue reading “Ethiopia & Somaliland Must Drum Up Support for the Deal They Have Forged”

US Should Recognize Somaliland’s Sovereignty

US Should Recognize Somaliland's Sovereignty

It has been nearly 13 years since the world recognized a new country as South Sudan won widespread recognition after a decades long fight. Continue reading “US Should Recognize Somaliland’s Sovereignty”

Somaliland President Visits Lake Wonchi Eco Tourism Site

Somaliland President Visits Lake Wonchi Eco Tourism Site

The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today paid a visit to the Lake Wonchi Eco-tourism site, situated in the Oromia region. Continue reading “Somaliland President Visits Lake Wonchi Eco Tourism Site”

Somaliland NEC Observing Taiwan Elections

Somaliland NEC Observing Taiwan Elections

Mr. Musa Hassan Yousuf, along with five commissioners and one technical worker from the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) is scheduled to pay an official visit to Taiwan. Continue reading “Somaliland NEC Observing Taiwan Elections”

In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet

In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet

In resuming talks between Somalia and Somaliland after 11 years, the governments of Djibouti and Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Somaliland’s president, Musa Bihi Abdi, are meeting today. Continue reading “In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet”

Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solution

Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solution

Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced serious concerns over the Red Sea tension, citing its detrimental effects on the regional and global economies. Continue reading “Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solution”

SSC-Khatumo & Puntland’s Romantic Affair is Set to End

SSC-Khatumo & Puntland’s Romantic Affair is Set to End

The SSC-Khatumo traditional elders announced on Saturday that they will no longer choose MPs to represent them in the Puntland parliament, thereby ending their long history of involvement in local politics. Continue reading “SSC-Khatumo & Puntland’s Romantic Affair is Set to End”

No Inclusions in US Defense Bill 2024 for Somaliland

No Inclusions in US Defense Bill 2024 for Somaliland

The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is one of the few major pieces of legislation Congress passes every year. Continue reading “No Inclusions in US Defense Bill 2024 for Somaliland”

Sahrawi Arab Republic & Somaliland: The Struggle for Recognition

Sahrawi Arab Republic & Somaliland: The Struggle for Recognition

Policy Insights of South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Continue reading “Sahrawi Arab Republic & Somaliland: The Struggle for Recognition”

Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga

Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga

Addis Ababa University was the setting for a conference panel earlier this month, as experts gathered there under the theme “Equitable Port Use for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa.” Continue reading “Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga”