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Somaliland: First locally Trained Cadets Commissioned into the Armed Forces

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

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 Suspends UN Programs in Protest

Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest

Somaliland announced that it suspended all cooperation with United Nations (UN) agencies on the implementation of humanitarian aid programs. Continue reading “Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest”

Somaliland Mission in Taipei is in Full Swing

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

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”

Somaliland: Workshop on How to Draft Laws of the Nation Launched

Somaliland: Workshop on How to Draft Laws of the Nation Launched

The Somaliland Ministry of Justice has convened experts and professionals – versed in creating laws – in a workshop exploring on how-to drafting the laws of the land. Continue reading “Somaliland: Workshop on How to Draft Laws of the Nation Launched”

Come Visit Somaliland Republic

Stringent Vetting of Foreign Investment Companies is Vital in Somaliland

A new Documentary film – promoting Somaliland Tourism – funded by the Somaliland Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism is showcasing Somaliland’s natural landscapes, historic places, and ancient sights Continue reading “Come Visit Somaliland Republic”

First Batch to Graduate from the National Teachers Training College

Dufcaddii 1aad ee ka Qalinjabisa Kulliyadda Tababarka Macallimiinta Qaranka

The President of the Somaliland Republic – HE Muse Bihi Abdi – attended the graduation ceremony of 400 (four hundred) teachers, the first batch of graduates from the National Teachers Training College, located on the northern outskirts of the capital city Hargeisa. Continue reading “First Batch to Graduate from the National Teachers Training College”

Rethinking Secondary Education in Africa

Rethinking Secondary Education in Africa

Secondary education is critical to achieving the vision of economic transformation laid out in the African Union’s Agenda 2063. But current indicators suggest that most countries are far from realizing this promise. Access, while increasing, remains low compared to other regions and considerable inequities for girls and youth in rural areas persist. Beyond access, measures of learning and relevance of curricula indicate that youth are not graduating with the skills they need to navigate transitions to work. Continue reading “Rethinking Secondary Education in Africa”

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”