Tag: Hargeisa

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”

Disturbing Allegations of Adversary Influence on Somaliland GDP

Disturbing Allegations of Adversary Influence on Somaliland GDP

“Son of Business Tycoon in Mogadishu Making Crucial Decisions Affecting 80% of Somaliland’s Gross Domestic Product” a remark said by the WorldRemit chairman Continue reading “Disturbing Allegations of Adversary Influence on Somaliland GDP”

Is Current Education System & Institutions for Learning Catering to Priorities in Somaliland?

Is Current Education System & Institutions for Learning Catering to Priorities in Somaliland?

It is frequently argued that educational institutions in Africa do not prioritize local development needs. There are numerous contributing factors to this complicated issue. Continue reading “Is Current Education System & Institutions for Learning Catering to Priorities in Somaliland?”

ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms

ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms

The two largest telecom providers in Somaliland and Somalia, respectively, are Telesom and Hormuud Telecom. They both provide voice, SMS, data, and mobile money among other services. Telesom has its headquarters in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and is owned by a group of investors from Somaliland and Somalia. In the field of mobile money, Telesom is regarded as a market leader. One of the first mobile banking services in the world, its ZAAD mobile banking service was introduced in 2009. Continue reading “ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms”

Newest Anti-Somaliland Front: Las Anod War


Newest Anti-Somaliland Front: Las Anod War

There are times when people lose touch with reality and thus analyse, assess and interpret matters not as they are in real truth, but as they are imagined. Such times come up when people lose their sense of direction. Continue reading “Newest Anti-Somaliland Front: Las Anod War”

Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy

Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy

The Sahamiye Foundation is the dream of Hargeisa entrepreneurs Ismail Ahmed and Hayat Arteh. In Somaliland tradition, their passion is to share their resources and expertise to help their community. Continue reading “Sahamiye Foundation: Charity Founded by Somaliland Couple Enhancing Literacy”

Garad Abdiqani’s Son Arrived in Hargeisa & Appealed to Sool insurgents to End Conflict

Garad Abdiqani's Son Arrived in Hargeisa & Appealed to Sool insurgents to End Conflict

The intellectuals of the Sool community in Hargeisa gathered at a reception made for welcoming Raage Garaad Abdiqani Garaad Jama into the city, and emphasized one key message: return to the negotiating table with the Somaliland government and voice any concerns or issues of the region at the table for reasonable solution. Continue reading “Garad Abdiqani’s Son Arrived in Hargeisa & Appealed to Sool insurgents to End Conflict”

Critiquing Present Day Somaliland: Now & Then

Critiquing Present Day Somaliland: Now & Then

A radical shift is needed and a must to have Somalilanders go back to the spirit of 1991. Continue reading “Critiquing Present Day Somaliland: Now & Then”