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Is the MoU Between Ethiopia and Somaliland Still in Effect?

Is the MoU Between Ethiopia and Somaliland Still in Effect?

Dr. Isse Kayd Mohamud, the departing Foreign Affairs Minister of Somaliland, told the BBC about the memorandum of understanding that President Bihi’s administration signed with Ethiopia and whether it came to an end when the Somali president and the Ethiopian prime minister agreed on the issue. Continue reading “Is the MoU Between Ethiopia and Somaliland Still in Effect?”

Mustafe Qodax: A Mole Inside Ruling Party Kulmiye

Mustafe Qodax: A Mole Inside Kulmiye Ruling Party
As Somaliland stands at a crucial crossroads in its history, the story of Mustafa Qodax and his co-conspirator, Muse Bihi, should serve as a sobering reminder of the hidden agendas that have plagued our nation’s leadership. What we uncover today is not just a betrayal of political office, but a betrayal of the people’s trust, a betrayal of Somaliland’ sovereignty.

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President Bihi: Beacon of Hope Surrounded with Vipers Undermining Somaliland

President Bihi: Beacon of Hope Surrounded with Vipers Undermining Somaliland

Here you are, a resident of the fiercely independent Republic of Somaliland, just trying to eke out a living in this little slice of unrecognized bliss on the Horn of Africa. Continue reading “President Bihi: Beacon of Hope Surrounded with Vipers Undermining Somaliland”

Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland

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”

PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified

PM Hamsa: Somaliland's Independence Must Be Justified

Somalia’s new Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, who was given a vote of confidence by the Somali federal parliament yesterday, said he would form a capable government to address the country’s problems such as drought, security and finalizing Somalia’s draft constitution. Continue reading “PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified”