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Ending War: Lessons from Somaliland

Ending War: Lessons from Somaliland

Richard Iron CMG OBE in conversation with Dr Sarah Phillips.

In a region long beset by political strife and inter-state rivalries, Somaliland stands out as a beacon of hope in the Horn of Africa – stable, relatively democratic and broadly functional.

Unlike neighboring Somalia, from which it declared unilateral independence in 1991, Somaliland received little of the international aid and support that post-conflict zones typically attract. Continue reading “Ending War: Lessons from Somaliland”

Somaliland: Adan Abbey – Founder of Horn of Africa Insurance Company

Somaliland: Adan Abbey - Founder of Horn of Africa Insurance Company

Adan is Co-Founder and President of Horn of Africa Insurance headquartered in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The company offers Auto, Property, Medical, and Marine Cargo coverage in Somaliland & Somalia. Continue reading “Somaliland: Adan Abbey – Founder of Horn of Africa Insurance Company”

Taiwan Breaks Through China’s “Horn-digging” Offensive with Somaliland Ties

Taiwan Breaks Through China's ``Horn-digging`` Offensive with Somaliland Ties

As China has continuously blocked Taiwan’s international space in recent years and “poached” the friendship with Taiwan, the representative office of Taiwan’s “Somaliland Republic” in Africa officially opened on Monday (August 17). Soon, Somaliland representative office in Taipei will also open. Continue reading “Taiwan Breaks Through China’s “Horn-digging” Offensive with Somaliland Ties”

Tackling Tahrib in Somaliland

Tackling Tahrib in Somaliland

Somaliland is at the center of the migrant crisis in the Horn of Africa. With outflows of people from Somaliland trying to reach Europe, and inflows of foreigners from bordering countries like Ethiopia transiting through en route to Yemen and the Gulf countries, Somaliland has been profoundly affected by the current global phenomenon of mass migration. Continue reading “Tackling Tahrib in Somaliland”

King Salman Relief Distributes 30,000 Food Baskets in Somaliland

King Salman Relief Distributes 30,000 Food Baskets in Somaliland

Hargeisa, May 04, 2020 — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) concluded yesterday its project of distributing 30,000 food baskets in Somaliland, which benefited 180,000 individuals. Continue reading “King Salman Relief Distributes 30,000 Food Baskets in Somaliland”

Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19

Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19

Effective from today, 26th April 2020, Somaliland banned the supply and use of Kat until Tuesday 20th May 2020, two days before the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Continue reading “Kat Imports Banned in Somaliland for Month to Contain Covid-19”

Women traders in East Africa

Informal cross-border trade is trade between neighboring countries conducted by vulnerable, small, unregistered traders. Typically, it is proximity trade involving the move of produce between markets close to the border. The informality refers to the status of the trader (unregistered), not necessarily to the trade itself (captured or unrecorded by the official customs system). Continue reading “Women traders in East Africa”