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An Instance of Juvenile Thinking of Somali Diaspora

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An Instance of Juvenile Thinking of Somali Diaspora

Juvenile thinking of Somali Diaspora exhibited in the change.org petition seeking revocation of Ethiopian PM’s Nobel Peace Prize is amusing and entertaining. Continue reading “An Instance of Juvenile Thinking of Somali Diaspora” →

Ethiopia’s Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart General Tani

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Ethiopia's Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart Major General Tani

Ethiopia said it held talks Monday on military cooperation with Somaliland, just a week after a deal with Somaliland on sea access stoked tensions in the Horn of Africa. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart General Tani” →

Strong Backlash in Somalia Sparked by AU, IGAD, & US Neutrality on Ethiopia-Somaliland’s MoU

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Strong Backlash in Somalia Sparked by AU, IGAD, & US Neutrality on Ethiopia-Somaliland's MoU

The African Union and its ‘sitting-on-the-fence’ approach to diplomatic feuds are at a crossroads as regional tensions in the Horn and its seat in Addis Ababa threaten to erupt. Continue reading “Strong Backlash in Somalia Sparked by AU, IGAD, & US Neutrality on Ethiopia-Somaliland’s MoU” →

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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” →