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Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development

Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development

In 2021, Pharo Ventures Somaliland set out to help rebuild Somaliland through job creation, adding economic value and developing skills. The first Somaliland Venture, Pharo Construction Limited (PCL), seeks commercial profitability whilst serving the overall purpose of economic development in multiple ways. This article details five channels through which PCL boosts development: job creation, infrastructure, technology transfer, skills development, and sustainability, both environmental and social. We conclude with some of the highlights of PCL’s work to date. Continue reading “Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development”

Solely Entrusting Quest for Recognition to Government Party Failed the Somaliland Case

Solely Entrusting Quest for Recognition to Government Party Failed the Somaliland Case

Somaliland, which was previously known as British Somaliland Protectorate, gained its independence from Britain on June 26, 1960, and immediately joined with Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. However, the union between the two territories was short-lived and failed to effectively unite the Somali people. Continue reading “Solely Entrusting Quest for Recognition to Government Party Failed the Somaliland Case”

In the Light of Upcoming Elections, Looking Back the Transition to Direct Elections in Somaliland

In the Light of Upcoming Elections, Looking Back the Transition to Direct Elections in Somaliland

Somaliland transitioned from indirect to direct elections in 2002. Since then, it has successfully conducted two House of Representatives (HoR) elections in 2005 and 2021, three Local Government elections in 2002, 2012, and 2021, and three Presidential elections in 2003, 2010, and 2017. Continue reading “In the Light of Upcoming Elections, Looking Back the Transition to Direct Elections in Somaliland”

Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy

Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy

The Sahamiye Foundation is the dream of Hargeisa entrepreneurs Ismail Ahmed and Hayat Arteh. In Somaliland tradition, their passion is to share their resources and expertise to help their community. Continue reading “Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy”

Onset of Voter Registration Signals End of Political Stalemate to Elections in Somaliland

Onset of Voter Registration Signals End of Political Stalemate to Elections in Somaliland

Under the Somaliland constitution, the political parties are allowed to serve a maximum of 10 years in office, and the tenure of the current three national political parties in Somaliland – the ruling Kulmiye, UCID, and Wadani – expired in December of 2022. The scheduled date for the Somaliland presidential election was in November 2022 Continue reading “Onset of Voter Registration Signals End of Political Stalemate to Elections in Somaliland”

US Congressional Staffer: “China is Out to Disrupt Peace in Somaliland”

US Congressional Staffer: ``China is Out to Disrupt Peace in Somaliland``

Piero Tozzi is the Staff Director of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. His previous positions include Republican Staff Director of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Staff Director and Counsel for the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. Continue reading “US Congressional Staffer: “China is Out to Disrupt Peace in Somaliland””