Tag: Hargeisa

Theme of an Event Commemorating Somaliland at 60: Past successes & Promising Future

Theme of an Event Commemorating Somaliland at 60: Past successes & Promising Future

Commemorating Somaliland after 60 years of independence, we shall host a webinar to discuss the state of affairs of the Republic of Somaliland. Continue reading “Theme of an Event Commemorating Somaliland at 60: Past successes & Promising Future”

The Foreign Desk: What are Somaliland & Somalia Discussing in Djibouti?

The Foreign Desk: What are Somaliland & Somalia Discussing in Djibouti?

As Somalia conducts talks with the unrecognized government of breakaway region Somaliland, Andrew Mueller asks if Somaliland’s time might be coming. Continue reading “The Foreign Desk: What are Somaliland & Somalia Discussing in Djibouti?”

“Siad Barre’s Somalia & the USA” marked as ““Very Confidential”

“Siad Barre’s Somalia & the USA” marked as ““Very Confidential”

LookI want to keep following up where I can, and today’s NYTimes report on Somalia as a new staging ground for militant Islam, by the brilliant reporter Andrea Elliott, brings to mind the Family’s Somalia connection. Everybody knows it’s been a long time since Somalia has been a functioning nation; less understood is the role the United States played in Somalia’s destruction — and the Family’s part in tearing a people down by propping up their dictator. Following is a short excerpt about Somalia from The Family: Continue reading ““Siad Barre’s Somalia & the USA” marked as ““Very Confidential””

Egypt Weaponizing Somalia in defiance to UN Embargo

Egypt Weaponizing Somalia in defiance to UN Embargo

Egypt, which has been at loggerheads with Ethiopia over the hydroelectric dam project the latter is building over the Nile, has now defied a UN arms embargo with an alleged arms delivery it has made to Somalia, on February, 2020, The Reporter has learnt.  Continue reading “Egypt Weaponizing Somalia in defiance to UN Embargo”

SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA: Mapping geopolitical trends for Quarter One 2020

SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA: Mapping geopolitical trends for Quarter One 2020

As the year moves past the first quarter, a close observation of multi-dimensional developments across political, economic, social and geopolitical spheres will provide crucial insights into emerging and established trends that will impact Africa in the medium-term to long-term horizons. Some of the trends, such as the growing threat of jihadist violence in the Sahel have developed over a number of years, and have evolved counter to shifts and shortcomings in policy responses. Continue reading “SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA: Mapping geopolitical trends for Quarter One 2020”

Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia

Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia

It is a truism among diplomats that it never hurts to talk. The reality is quite different. Certainly, diplomacy, properly practiced, can advance peace and stability. Careless diplomacy, however, can set back peace or empower terrorists and tyrants.  Continue reading “Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia”

New Cases of Covid-19 Announced in Somaliland

Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia

The Director General of Somaliland Ministry for Health Development, Dr Mohamed Abdi Hergeye, told the media that 11 new cases were diagnosed with Corona-Virus 19. Continue reading “New Cases of Covid-19 Announced in Somaliland”

Spatial Inequality in Times of Urban Transition in Somaliland

Spatial Inequality in Times of Urban Transition in Somaliland

This report synthesises the analysis of research on “Spatial Inequalities in Times of Urban Transitions” in 4 cities in Uganda and Somaliland Continue reading “Spatial Inequality in Times of Urban Transition in Somaliland”

DP World Feeding 9,000 Families in Somaliland in this Ramadan

DP World Feeding 9,000 Families in Somaliland in this Ramadan

This Ramadan, DP World Berbera has organized its largest food distribution across Somaliland, benefiting at least 9,000 families. Continue reading “DP World Feeding 9,000 Families in Somaliland in this Ramadan”

King Salman Relief Distributes 30,000 Food Baskets in Somaliland

King Salman Relief Distributes 30,000 Food Baskets in Somaliland

Hargeisa, May 04, 2020 — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) concluded yesterday its project of distributing 30,000 food baskets in Somaliland, which benefited 180,000 individuals. Continue reading “King Salman Relief Distributes 30,000 Food Baskets in Somaliland”