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The 2023 World University Games Exposed Somalia’s Corruption & Incompetency

The 2023 World University Games Exposed Somalia’s Incompetence & Corruption

A female sprinter’s abysmal performance at the 2023 World University Games prompted accusations of nepotism and corruption when the runner was accused of being the niece of a government official. The incredibly lackluster result in the 100-meter race prompted an apology from the Somali sports minister and a suspension of the chairwoman of the country’s athletics federation. Continue reading “The 2023 World University Games Exposed Somalia’s Corruption & Incompetency”

US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat

US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat

China and Russia have recently increased their engagement with Eritrea, a small but strategically located country in East Africa. Meanwhile, American influence in the region is amid a yearslong slide. Despite the obvious risks, the United States has failed to muster a committed response and has even taken some counterproductive measures that demonstrate a lack of strategic thinking. If these trends continue, a vital region may fall under the conclusive influence of Washington’s primary geopolitical competitors Continue reading “US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat”

US Blessing UN’s Scare-quotes to Delegitimize Somaliland

US Blessing UN’s Scare-quotes to Delegitimize Somaliland

When Joe Biden took office, many victims of genocide hoped US interest would triumph over indifference. Upon his nomination to be secretary of state, longtime Biden aide Tony Blinken made a great deal of his Continue reading “US Blessing UN’s Scare-quotes to Delegitimize 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””

Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning

Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning


China and Somalia have had a friendly relationship for many years. In terms of political and economic relations, China has been one of Somalia’s key allies. China has offered Somalia a variety of services including infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. Continue reading “Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning”

Short-sighted US Policy on Somalia Emboldened Terrorism against Somaliland

Short-sighted US Policy on Somalia Emboldened Terrorism against Somaliland

Somalia’s strategic importance in the Horn of Africa has sparked a fierce competition for influence in recent years among outside actors like the U.S., Turkey, China, and the Gulf states.

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Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill

Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Happy 18th, May to all Somalilanders around the world for this historic Day of reclaiming Somaliland sovereignty from the failed union with Somalia Continue reading “Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill”

Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland

Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland

Taiwan and Somaliland established representative offices in each other’s territories three years ago, but due to COVID, bilateral exchanges were rather limited. Continue reading “Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland”

US Pushes Honduras to Stay Aligned with Taiwan

he US is trying to discourage Honduras from following through on its plan to switch diplomatic allegiance from Taipei to Beijing, hoping that the lack of a formal agreement might leave the door open for a change of heart, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Continue reading “US Pushes Honduras to Stay Aligned with Taiwan”