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

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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

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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” →

The Crisis in Sudan Highlighted the Strategic Importance of Djibouti

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The Crisis in Sudan Highlighted the Strategic Importance of Djibouti

As the security situation in Sudan worsens, the importance of having a military base at Djibouti has been further underscored. Continue reading “The Crisis in Sudan Highlighted the Strategic Importance of Djibouti” →

US Pushes Honduras to Stay Aligned with Taiwan

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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” →

Minnesotans Call for Somaliland Support

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Minnesotans Call for Somaliland Support

”A call to Minnesota US congressional members”

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Sool Conflict not Spontaneous but Plotted by Somali Irredentists with China’s Funding

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Sool Conflict not Spontaneous but Plotted by Somali Irredentists with China’s Funding

Violence continues in and around Las Anod [Laascaanood], the capital of Somaliland’s Sool region. While clan tensions in the region are nothing new, the current outbreak of violence was not spontaneous. Evidence suggests that both Somali irredentists and China, upset with Somaliland’s turn toward Taiwan, conspired to set local tension alight. Continue reading “Sool Conflict not Spontaneous but Plotted by Somali Irredentists with China’s Funding” →

Taiwan Office in Somaliland Aiding Taiwanese Businesses in Kenya

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Taiwan Office in Somaliland Aiding Taiwanese Businesses in Kenya

An association has been established to provide assistance to Taiwanese business people in Kenya through the joint efforts of three government agencies. Continue reading “Taiwan Office in Somaliland Aiding Taiwanese Businesses in Kenya” →

Antony Blinken Avoiding China’s Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland

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Antony Blinken Avoiding China's Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland

Fighting continues in Somaliland’s Sool district. Americans may yawn and dismiss the fighting that began in late December as just another conflict in a dusty African corner. Such casual dismissal of Africa is not only wrong strategically (and a bit racist), but it also misreads the importance of the escalating fight. Continue reading “Antony Blinken Avoiding China’s Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland” →

Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition

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Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland's Recognition

Somaliland is a victim of its own success in promoting democracy and peace in the region and establishing ties with Taiwan and the United States.
Somaliland is a victim of its own success in maintaining peace in the region by providing free border security for neighboring countries, offering protection for ships traveling through its sea, and not allowing piracy and terrorist organizations to establish bases in Somaliland. Continue reading “Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition” →

Djibouti Signs $1bn Deal to Build Rocket Launching Site with China

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Djibouti Signs $1bn Deal to Build Rocket Launching Site with China

Current political developments and calculations in the Horn of Africa paint a picture of a complex challenge brewing between China and the United States. China’s signing of deal worth $1bn with Djibouti to build a rocket launching station and America’s plan to conduct a military drill involving multinational military training exercise dubbed as “Justified Accord” are the manifestations of such rivalry in the region Continue reading “Djibouti Signs $1bn Deal to Build Rocket Launching Site with China” →