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Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland

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Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland

Somaliland’s political leadership can never lose sight of the big picture. Democracy is Somaliland’s brand — the major reason it has attracted so much positive attention in recent years from the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, and Taiwan. It is the reason Congressional staff and military delegations now visit. While strategic factors play a role, discussion about Somaliland’s status as a putative nation would not be as advanced as it is if Somaliland were just another strongman state. Continue reading “Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland” →

The Countless Legacies of Late President Egal

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The Countless Legacies of Late President Egal

May 3rd marked the twentieth commemoration of the passing of the late president of the Republic of Somaliland, President Mohamed Haji-Ibrahim Egal at the age of 74. He died on May 3rd, 2002, in a military hospital in Pretoria, South Africa while undergoing an operation. His body was then flown to Hargeisa for a national burial in his hometown in Berbera city where he was laid to rest next to his father’s grave in accordance of his personal wishes. Continue reading “The Countless Legacies of Late President Egal” →

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” →

How China, Turkey & Russia Influence the Media in Africa

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How China, Turkey & Russia Influence the Media in Africa

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is an independent, non-profit German political foundation that aims to strengthen democratic forces around the world. KAS runs media programs in Africa, Asia and South East Europe. KAS Media Africa believes that a free and independent media is crucial for democracy. As such, it is committed to the development and maintenance of a diverse media landscape on the continent, the monitoring role of journalism, as well as ethically based political communication. Continue reading “How China, Turkey & Russia Influence the Media in Africa” →