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Conspiracy of the South & Carelessness of Somaliland Politicians in 1960s

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Conspiracy of the South & Carelessness of Somaliland Politicians in 1960s

Once the decision was made to unite the newly-born country – that gained independence on June 26, 1960 – with Italian Somalia, Somaliland politicians should have worked hard to do so in accordance with international laws and avoid the mistakes done in consummating the merger. Continue reading “Conspiracy of the South & Carelessness of Somaliland Politicians in 1960s” →

Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic

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Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic

“The Republic of Somalia”, which was born from the union of Somaliland and South Somalia on July 1, 1960, became an extinct country in 1991, and the efforts of the international community to revive it are still in vain with no hope in sight in the foreseeable future. Continue reading “Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic” →

Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

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Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

Somalia is marking 30 years of conflict. Specifically, it’s marking the moment the government of President Siad Barre collapsed in January 1991, setting Somalia on a rapid path to fragmentation and anarchy.

In recent years a federal government has begun to make some progress in rebuilding the country and Islamist militants have been pushed out of most major towns.

Our Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has been covering Somalia’s troubles for over two decades and has just been back to the capital Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

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Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

A Somali proverb says: “A looted cow never bears a legitimate calf.”

Trying to topically treat Somalia’s tragedy without curing the deep infection is merely a dressing that is not going to heal the wound. Continue reading “Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable” →

Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

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Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

Before the Europeans set foot in the Horn of Africa, there was no Somali state whatsoever in the region, other than self-governing clans, some of which were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire such as Berbera and Zeila cities Continue reading “Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa” →

Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

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Somaliland's Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

They say, “When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ismail Omer Gelleh is out to cripple Somaliland foreign policy as always. The black fox is meddling in the internal affairs as well, and the Ethio-Egyptian troubled diplomatic relations over the Nile caused emotional incontinence, stress buildup and frustration in Somaliland’s authorities. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic” →

Somaliya oo Qarka u Saaran Qas Siyaasadeed iyo Dagaal Sokeeye

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Somaliya oo Qarka u Saaran Qas Siyaasadeed iyo Dagaal Sokeeye

Malintii December 27, 2020, ayey baarlamaanka 10aad ee ka kooban labada aqal – Aqalka Sare (Senators) iyo Golaha Shacabka (House of Representatives) – ee dalka Federalka Somaliya ay ka dhamaatay mudo xileedkoodii ahaa afarta sano. Continue reading “Somaliya oo Qarka u Saaran Qas Siyaasadeed iyo Dagaal Sokeeye” →

President Bihi Receives Malawi Foreign Minister In His Office

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President Bihi Receives Malawi Foreign Minister In His Office

Somaliland President – HE Muse Bihi Abdi – today received at his office a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, HE Eisenhower Nduwa Mkaka on a working visit to Somaliland. Continue reading “President Bihi Receives Malawi Foreign Minister In His Office” →