Category: Op-Ed

Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill

Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill

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Happy 18th, May to all Somalilanders around the world for this historic Day of reclaiming Somaliland sovereignty from the failed union with Somalia Continue reading “Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill”

Majertenia Media Got It Wrong, US Amb. Andrea Affirmed Somaliland Sovereignty

Majertenia Media Got It Wrong, US Amb. Andrea Affirmed Somaliland Sovereignty

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Larry Edward André, Jr. as US ambassador to Somalia on April 15, 2021 but actually took over the position after arriving Mogadishu on January 22, 2022.

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Position Paper: Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group (SL-SAG)

Position Paper: Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group (SL-SAG)

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Somaliland is a beacon of hope in a region riddled with dictators, civil wars and terrorist organizations. However, the recurrent killings in Las Anod region, has been a thorn on the side of the peace loving Somalilanders. Continue reading “Position Paper: Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group (SL-SAG)”

Was Djibouti Saved by the Wisdom of Late Egal?

Was Djibouti Saved by the Wisdom of Late Egal?

It is beyond a shadow of a doubt that Djibouti’s decision to go solo in order to preserve its sovereignty and statehood was motivated by the treatment Somaliland experienced from the union that sought “Greater Somalia” on July 1, 1960. Continue reading “Was Djibouti Saved by the Wisdom of Late Egal?”

Protests Erupted in Somaliland at the onset of President’s Extension Period

Protests Erupted in Somaliland at the onset of President’s Extension Period

The right of the people in Somaliland to demonstrate peacefully is protected by the country’s constitution. Public procession does not indicate crisis brewing in the country; but rather, portrays the maturity and the growth of Somaliland democracy, although in the majority of the time, these demonstrations are the result of politicians’ skewed and inaccurate narratives. Continue reading “Protests Erupted in Somaliland at the onset of President’s Extension Period”

Somaliland Opportunity: Ethiopia’s Pivoting away from US

Somaliland Opportunity: Ethiopia's Pivoting away from US

The rivalry between the US – on one side – and Russia- China alliance – on the other side – over who should be the global power broker has erupted lately in the Horn of Africa region – that is vital to security, stability, and global trade. Continue reading “Somaliland Opportunity: Ethiopia’s Pivoting away from US”

Somaliland: Rise in Electrical Rate & Government Response

Somaliland: Rise in Electrical Rate & Government Response

It is shocking to hear the statement made by the head of Government Agency for Power and Energy – Ahmed Adarteh – regarding the dispute with private power companies operating in Somaliland Continue reading “Somaliland: Rise in Electrical Rate & Government Response”