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Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

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Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

Somalia is marking 30 years of conflict. Specifically, it’s marking the moment the government of President Siad Barre collapsed in January 1991, setting Somalia on a rapid path to fragmentation and anarchy.

In recent years a federal government has begun to make some progress in rebuilding the country and Islamist militants have been pushed out of most major towns.

Our Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has been covering Somalia’s troubles for over two decades and has just been back to the capital Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

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Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

Djibouti’s future diversification of its economy through foreign investment continues to be threatened as companies show low confidence in the government’s ability to provide a low-risk business environment. Continue reading “Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash” →

Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa – the Seat of the Somaliland Government

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Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa - the Seat of the Somaliland Government

The recent incident in the capital of the Republic of Somaliland, Hargeisa, demonstrates the peace and the security in the city – and for that matter in the whole country – that the collaboration between the the people of Somaliland and police force made possible as well as the their maturity as citizens. Continue reading “Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa – the Seat of the Somaliland Government” →

Somaliland: First locally Trained Cadets Commissioned into the Armed Forces

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Somaliland: First locally Trained Cadets Commissioned into the Armed Forces

The President of the Republic of Somaliland – who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the National Army – H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi attended the commissioning graduation of the first batch of officer cadets trained for the first time in the country in a ceremony held at the Abdullahi Askar Military Academy in Dararweyne, which is on the eastern outskirts of Metro Hargeisa. Continue reading “Somaliland: First locally Trained Cadets Commissioned into the Armed Forces” →

Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland

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Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland

Over the last few months, the world has witnessed the beginnings of a new Middle East. The historic peace deals signed between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain in August marked the first time gulf nations formally recognized the Jewish state. Continue reading “Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland” →

Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing

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Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing

Mohamed Hagi Mohamud – Somaliland’s representative in Taipei, Taiwan – who recently opened that office has already had opportunities to promote Somaliland by presenting its achievements and accomplishments.  He was invited to attend a biennial conference that brought together more than 200 international non-governmental organizations operating in Taiwan. His remarks on international development and the role of the Somaliland government and non-governmental organizations were as follows: Continue reading “Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing” →

Campaign to End Chaining Mentally Ill Urges Somaliland to Act

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Campaign to End Chaining Mentally Ill Urges Somaliland to Act

Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from 60 countries around the world live in chains, just because they have a mental health problem. It happens because of stigma and fear, as well as the neglect of governments. Continue reading “Campaign to End Chaining Mentally Ill Urges Somaliland to Act” →