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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

Berbera port is the main overseas trade gateway of the Republic of Somaliland. The port city is located on the Gulf of Aden – one of the globally most frequented seaways connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Continue reading “Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions” →

America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing

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America's Attention on Somaliland is Growing

In the three decades since declaring its independence following the fall of the Siad Barre regime, the breakaway region of Somalia is benefiting from a convergence of regional developments that have boosted its popularity among US policymakers. Somaliland is thus banking on growing US support to make its case for eventual diplomatic recognition. Continue reading “America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing” →

Somaliland: Dr. Sacad Remarked, “Our Dream is to Create Singapore in the Horn of Africa”

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Somaliland: Dr. Sacad Remarked, “Our Dream is to Create Singapore in the Horn of Africa”

Speech by the Minister of Finance Development of the Republic of Somaliland – Dr. Sacad Ali Shire- at the inauguration of phase I of the expansion and modernization of the Berbera port under DP World’s 30-year concession with an automatic 10-year extension for the management and development of the port. Continue reading “Somaliland: Dr. Sacad Remarked, “Our Dream is to Create Singapore in the Horn of Africa”” →

Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

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Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

When President Muse Bihi Abdi won the presidency of the Republic of Somaliland, the consensus of Somaliland people was under the impression and believe that his government would be a replica no different than its predecessor administration about to be replaced – the ruling Kulmiye party that has been in power over the last 10 years leading to 2017 as he is a piece and parcel of it.
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Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

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Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

Q1 2021 Op-Ed of Somaliland Professionals Association (SLPA Quarterly Op-Ed)

The blue economy is one of the least exploited sectors in Somaliland contributing 0.3% to GDP despite the fact that the Horn of Africa has the largest coast in mainland Africa. Somaliland has an 850 km long coastline that borders the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Currently there are more than 600 species present in Somaliland’s marine fisheries of which 400 could be leveraged commercially. However, less than 10% of these fish stocks are exploited leaving the blue economy completely untapped.  Continue reading “Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy” →

Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

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Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

Djibouti’s future diversification of its economy through foreign investment continues to be threatened as companies show low confidence in the government’s ability to provide a low-risk business environment. Continue reading “Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash” →

Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic

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Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic

Somaliland will remain POOR and HOPELESS unless it adopts innovative and aggressive policies towards Free Trade and openness for Tourism, Foreign Investments,  and Oil & Gas Explorations Continue reading “Resuscitating Somaliland Economy in the Midst of Current Pandemic” →

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” →