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Al Nejashi Mosque in Ethiopia – 1st in Africa & 2nd in World

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Al Nejashi Mosque in Ethiopia - 1st in Africa & 2nd in World

Located 790 Km from the capital Addis Ababa, Negash is a small town found in the northern part of Ethiopia  and one of the historically rich places in the country. It is synonymous with Islam as it is the place where the first Muslim settlement took place in the world. Continue reading “Al Nejashi Mosque in Ethiopia – 1st in Africa & 2nd in World” →

SNM Liberation Struggle is in the Library of Congress Now

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SNM Liberation Struggle is in the Library of Congress Now

The book authored by Abdirahman (Boobe) Yussuf Dualeh detailing Somaliland’s journey to resumption of its sovereignty spearheaded both by the armed movement drove by the military wing of SNM and by the financing of Somaliland individuals spread all over the planet – mostly around then in Europe and Arabian Gulf countries and furthermore numerous inside the country – has been placed in the Library of Congress. Continue reading “SNM Liberation Struggle is in the Library of Congress Now” →

How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition

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How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition

The Republic of Somaliland is a de facto sovereign state in the Horn of Africa. Declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland is a self-governing country, with democratic elections and a distinct history, but it’s still considered part of Somalia by the international community. Continue reading “How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition” →

Somaliland: The Ancient Fair Festival of Berbera

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Somaliland: The Ancient Fair Festival of Berbera

Berbera, a city located on the coast of the Republic of Somaliland, is a place with a long and fascinating history. For centuries, it has been a hub of economic and cultural exchange, attracting traders and visitors from across the region and beyond. One of the most significant events in Berbera’s history was the annual fair festival, a major event that took place from at least the 1st century until the late 19th or early 20th century Continue reading “Somaliland: The Ancient Fair Festival of Berbera” →

Chief of Somaliland Fire & Rescue Brigade Received Heads of EUCAP

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Chief of Somaliland Fire & Rescue Brigade Received Heads of EUCAP

At the Fire Brigade’s headquarters in Hargeisa, Brigadier General Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, the head of the fire and rescue department in Somaliland, met with the heads and senior staff of EUCAP, including Jose Maria, the acting head of the EUCAP office there, Marco Witt, a coast guard adviser, Lars Ekfeldt, and Mahad Ahmed, the liaison for EUCAP in Somaliland. Continue reading “Chief of Somaliland Fire & Rescue Brigade Received Heads of EUCAP” →

Somaliland Children: Goat Herders in the Morning & Students in the afternoon

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Somaliland Children: Goat Herders in the Morning & Students in the afternoon

Mohamed Hersi Jama’s son, 11, and daughter, 10, are enjoying their third year in school in Lafta-Farweyne village, 60 km south of Hargeisa, whilst keeping up with their duties herding the family’s livestock. Continue reading “Somaliland Children: Goat Herders in the Morning & Students in the afternoon” →

Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

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Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

The Obama Foundation is proud to announce its fifth cohort of Obama Scholars, 30 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at either Columbia University or the University of Chicago for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Scholars will participate in a unique set of activities led by each academic institution and will jointly participate in Foundation-led leadership development programming that aims to provide training, networking activities, and individualized support as they work to expand their efforts after graduation. The Foundation’s programming will kick off on Thursday, September 15, at the University of Chicago. Continue reading “Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars” →

Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition

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Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition

Abdirahmam Mohamed Abdi Daud – an Australian national of Somaliland descent – recently had a zoom meeting with the editor-in-chief of The Washington Outsider website – Irina Tsukerman – Keep on reading

US Defense Department Facilitating Books Shipment to Somaliland

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US Defense Department Facilitating Books Shipment to Somaliland

We are delighted to announce the shipment of 100,000 books to Berbera port in Somaliland in couple of weeks.

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The Making of Dahabshiil as Told by Its Founder

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The Making of Dahabshiil as Told by Its Founder

Haji Mohamed Said Dualeh – best known as Dahabshiil – is the wealthiest Somalilander and one of the two richest among all Somalis in the Horn of Africa at the present time. Keep on Reading