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The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women

The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women

At the onset of COVID-19, the Government of Somaliland issued directives to manage the spread of the virus. On top of complete lockdowns, curfews, and closing of borders, public health measures were enforced in most public places. Although vital in curbing the spread of the virus, these measures significantly impacted on trade particularly micro and small traders, and informal traders. Continue reading “The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women”

Misguided US Foreign Policy on Somalia

Misguided US Foreign Policy on Somalia

Somaliland Republic and its people accept nothing short of recognition as a sovereign state from either the US government or any other government in elsewhere in the world. Continue reading “Misguided US Foreign Policy on Somalia”

President Bihi Pitching for Recognition in Washington DC

President Bihi Pitching for Recognition in Washington DC

The Great Promise of Closer U.S.-Somaliland Ties: An Address by H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi at The Heritage Foundation on March 14, 2022 Continue reading “President Bihi Pitching for Recognition in Washington DC”

Curbing Violence against Women in Somaliland

Curbing Violence against Women in Somaliland

Somaliland president – HE Muse Bihi Abdi – attended a ceremony organized by the Nagaad Network for launching the Office of Monitoring Violence against Women. Continue reading “Curbing Violence against Women in Somaliland”

Ayaan Gulaid and her Fight for Somaliland Recognition

Ayaan Gulaid and her Fight for Somaliland Recognition

One British-Somalilander’s fight against the invisibility of Somaliland on the world stage. Continue reading “Ayaan Gulaid and her Fight for Somaliland Recognition”

Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition

Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition

Abdirahmam Mohamed Abdi Daud – an Australian national of Somaliland descent – recently had a zoom meeting with the editor-in-chief of The Washington Outsider website – Irina Tsukerman – Keep on reading

Amoud Foundation First to Respond Somaliland Government’s Appeal for Drought Relief

Amoud Foundation First to Respond Somaliland Government’s Appeal for Drought Relief

Somaliland government has recently issued an alarming call to the public, aid organizations, and the world over the severe water shortage and drought conditions caused by the lack of spring rains in most parts of the country this year, especially in the eastern part of the country. Continue reading “Amoud Foundation First to Respond Somaliland Government’s Appeal for Drought Relief”

US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland’s

US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland's

The United States recently clarified its position on Somaliland and Somalia, acknowledging the realities that exist in these two distinct countries – that were once united as a republic but split apart after that unity was lost in 1991 when Somaliland reclaimed its sovereignty from the colonial Great Britain in 1960. Continue reading “US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland’s”

Africa’s Complex 2022 Elections, Somaliland’s will be the most Democratic

Africa’s Complex 2022 Elections, Somaliland’s will be the most Democratic

Responding to the coups, conflicts, and other derailments of democratic processes in recent years, Africa’s 2022 elections are largely an effort to right the democratic ship of state on the continent. Continue reading “Africa’s Complex 2022 Elections, Somaliland’s will be the most Democratic”

Proposed Cheetah Sanctuary in Somaliland a Potential Tourist Destination

Proposed Cheetah Sanctuary in Somaliland a Potential Tourist Destination

A Namibian wildlife organization has broken ground in Somaliland on a rescue center for cheetahs. Continue reading “Proposed Cheetah Sanctuary in Somaliland a Potential Tourist Destination”