Tag: Hargeisa

The Two Colonels & their Cronies Failed Somaliland

The Two Colonels & their Cronies Failed Somaliland

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat, author, philosopher and historian who lived during the Renaissance, wrote in his best known book, the prince, “A prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been Continue reading “The Two Colonels & their Cronies Failed Somaliland”

The Somaliland Parliament’s Speaker Election is Scheduled

The Somaliland Parliament’s Speaker Election is Scheduled


The sixth session of the House of Representatives, scheduled to officially open tomorrow Sunday July 23, 2023, is supposed to choose the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which was emptied by Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed who held that post for almost two years. He surrendered as of late subsequent to joining the uprising in Las Anod, that pursuing a unionist agenda and fighting with Somaliland forces for cessation. Continue reading “The Somaliland Parliament’s Speaker Election is Scheduled”

Hargeisa Book Fair’s International Delegates Honored at the Somaliland Presidential Palace

Hargeisa Book Fair’s International Delegates Honored at the Somaliland Presidential Palace

Somaliland, president – H. E. Muse Bihi Abdi – hosted a dinner at the Presidential Palace for international delegates who are taking part in the Hargeisa this evening facilitated a supper at the official royal residence for global visitors who are taking part in the Hargeisa International Book Fair, which opens tomorrow Saturday in the capital -Hargeisa. Continue reading “Hargeisa Book Fair’s International Delegates Honored at the Somaliland Presidential Palace”

The Late Journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed Buried in Hargeisa, Somaliland

The Late Journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed Buried in Hargeisa, Somaliland

May Allah Almighty rest in peace, the funeral was held today in Hargeisa for the late journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed, who passed away yesterday in a hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading “The Late Journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed Buried in Hargeisa, Somaliland”

Critical Analysis: Policy Towards Somaliland Under Biden Administration

From Hope to Conflict: Assessing Biden’s Policy Towards Somaliland

Background: Shifting Policies Exacerbating Ongoing Conflict

In February 2008, an important milestone was marked in the relationship between the United States and Somaliland when U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Jendayi Frazer, visited Hargeysa. Continue reading “Critical Analysis: Policy Towards Somaliland Under Biden Administration”

The Impact of an Independent Somaliland on Somalia

The Impact of an Independent Somaliland on Somalia

It’s important to note that the impact of an independent Somaliland on Somalia’s reconstruction is contingent upon various factors, including regional dynamics, political will, and international recognition. Continue reading “The Impact of an Independent Somaliland on Somalia”

Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development

Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development

In 2021, Pharo Ventures Somaliland set out to help rebuild Somaliland through job creation, adding economic value and developing skills. The first Somaliland Venture, Pharo Construction Limited (PCL), seeks commercial profitability whilst serving the overall purpose of economic development in multiple ways. This article details five channels through which PCL boosts development: job creation, infrastructure, technology transfer, skills development, and sustainability, both environmental and social. We conclude with some of the highlights of PCL’s work to date. Continue reading “Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development”

Huda’s Education in Canada Paid by Pharo Foundation Scholarship

Huda’s Education in Canada Paid by Pharo Foundation Scholarship

In 2021 Huda Osman from Hargeisa, Somaliland, graduated from Pharo Sheikh Secondary School. Huda is now studying sustainable design engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island, in Canada. Continue reading “Huda’s Education in Canada Paid by Pharo Foundation Scholarship”