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Taiwan vs. China – The Rocky Road to Democracy

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Taiwan vs. China - The Rocky Road to Democracy

For China, it’s a renegade province that must be brought into line. The Taiwanese, on the other hand, see themselves as a legitimate, independent, democratic state. Keep on reading

2021 in Review: Investigations

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2021 in Review: Investigations

Investigative journalism doesn’t come cheap or fast, but sometimes you get a blockbuster that packs a punch – especially in the multibillion-dollar aid sector where change can be slow and where hard-nosed reporting can expose wrongdoings. Continue reading “2021 in Review: Investigations” →

2nd Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Endorses Somaliland Statehood

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2nd Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Endorses Somaliland Statehood

Ambassador Cohen joined the voices of US politicians and civil servants who are content with the statehood of the Republic of Somaliland, and strongly advocating for the full US political recognition of Somaliland. Continue reading “2nd Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Endorses Somaliland Statehood” →

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

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Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East African “country” is offering the U.S. a deal that it says could counter China’s advance. Continue reading “Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S” →

Taiwan’s CPC Farms into Genel’s SL10B13 Block in Somaliland

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Taiwan’s CPC Farms into Genel’s SL10B13 Block in Somaliland

CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) has been exploring for oil in Africa for decades. In 2006, it signed a contract with Chad’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy under the name of OPIC Africa. In 2011, it discovered a large amount of crude oil at the first well. Keep on reading

Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland

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Senator Risch's Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland

U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho)- a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee- in last month introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2022 (FY2022) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calling for the establishment of a security and defense partnership between the United States and Somaliland  Continue reading “Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland” →

Somaliland President Hosts Dr. Khalafalla

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Somaliland President Hosts Dr. Khalafalla

Neither the Somaliland government side, or her Washington DC office, nor Dr. Khalafalla himself elaborated the purpose of his trip, hut it is widely rumored that he has a role to play in bringing the US delegation to Somaliland. Keep on Reading

الأخبار العاجلة: وفد موظفي الكونغرس الأمريكي يزور أرض الصومال

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الأخبار العاجلة: وفد موظفي الكونغرس الأمريكي يزور أرض الصومال

من المقرر أن يزور وفد من موظفي الكونغرس الأمريكي جمهورية أرض الصومال يوم الاثنين 13 ديسمبر 2021، في ما سيكون أعلى وفد أمريكي يزور هذه الدولة الواقعة في القرن الأفريقي منذ أكثر من عقد من الزمان. ويتألف أعضاء الوفد من موظفين يمثلون لجان العلاقات الخارجية والشؤون الخارجية في مجلس النواب والاعتمادات والحفظ في مجلس النواب، إلى جانب العديد من كبار مستشاري السياسات من واشنطن Continue reading “الأخبار العاجلة: وفد موظفي الكونغرس الأمريكي يزور أرض الصومال” →

President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists”

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President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists``

Leniency towards Somaliland political mercenaries involved in the political apparatus of Somalia and the easy passage for anyone thinking of crossing the Southern border has come to an end with the latest directive issued by the Somaliland President. This step should have been taken earlier since the law dealing with the consequences of such endeavors had been in place for some time now. Keep on Reading

Dr. Kayd Reiterates again Somaliland’s Position on Ethiopian Conflict

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Dr. Kayd Reiterates again Somaliland’s Position on Ethiopian Conflict

In an interview with Focus on Africa – a news program of BBC World Service – Somaliland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Dr. Kayd Essa – reaffirmed Somaliland’s Continue Reading