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Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books

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Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books

When Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud took the stage at the 37th African Union Summit in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa on February 17th, 2024, his harsh criticism of the recent Ethiopia-Somaliland cooperation agreement displayed a short-sighted and counterproductive approach to a complex political issue with deep historical roots. Rather than advancing reconciliation, his remarks entrenched long-held positions and undermined opportunity for constructive engagement between key stakeholders in the Horn of Africa region. Continue reading “Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books” →

Tapping Ethiopia’s GERD Power could Spark an Economic Prosperity in Somaliland

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Tapping Ethiopia's GERD Power could Spark an Economic Prosperity in Somaliland

The construction of the Ethiopia Renaissance Dam has been a topic of controversy in the Horn of Africa region, with concerns raised about its potential impact on downstream countries such as Egypt and Sudan. However, there are also opportunities for neighboring countries such as Somalia and Somaliland to benefit from the dam’s electricity generation capacity. There are potential economic and social benefits of accessing the cheap electricity of Ethiopia for Somaliland, as well as the challenges that must be overcome in order to realize these benefits. Continue reading “Tapping Ethiopia’s GERD Power could Spark an Economic Prosperity in Somaliland” →