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Shouldn’t Somalilanders Help out This Institution

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Shouldn’t Somalilanders Help out This Institution

In North America, especially in the USA, November 25 is the traditional national holiday known as Thanksgiving. The following Monday, November 29th, is Cyber Monday, when substantial discounts and price reductions are available in e-commerce through online shopping. The Tuesday – that follows the Cyber Monday – is known as the “Giving Tuesday” and it is an annual opportunity for everyone to give their best. Continue reading “Shouldn’t Somalilanders Help out This Institution” →

Help People of Somaliland Get Emergency Ambulances

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Help People of Somaliland Get Emergency Ambulances

My name is Sagal Mohamed, I work as volunteer project manager at Better health Somaliland and Emergency Call Coordinator at London Ambulance, with my sister Ayan Mohamoud, The Former Ambassador for Somaliland to UK, have initiated a fundraising appeal on behalf of Somaliland Fire & Rescue Service.

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Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington

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Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington

As the battle between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and rebels from the Tigray region continues, tensions are growing between Washington and its Ethiopian former ally. The Biden administration is now considering imposing sanctions against Addis Ababa, once considered a strategic and trustworthy partner in an unstable East Africa. Continue reading “Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington” →

America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing

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America's Attention on Somaliland is Growing

In the three decades since declaring its independence following the fall of the Siad Barre regime, the breakaway region of Somalia is benefiting from a convergence of regional developments that have boosted its popularity among US policymakers. Somaliland is thus banking on growing US support to make its case for eventual diplomatic recognition. Continue reading “America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing” →

Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

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Dr. Claire Elder's Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

It is an article by Abdi Daud, which was first published on his blog page, and provides an in-depth look at the assumptions, errors and omissions in Dr. Claire Elder’s recent critical piece on Somaliland Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship” →

Dr. Claire Elder – Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?

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Dr. Claire Elder - Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?

Vigilant Somalilanders active on Twitter platform have given a deluge of factual responses to and exposed an enormous misinformation contained in a recent article doctored by Dr. Claire Elder. Bury your bias and come to your senses Dr. Claire Elder. The reality in Somaliland is well established and known to the international community. A single fabricated piece cannot tarnish its image. Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder – Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?” →

Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty

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Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty

Unlike majority countries in Africa, Somaliland has never been colonized but rather was a British Protectorate because of the protection treaty that the elders of Somaliland signed with colonial Great Britain in 1884. Continue reading “Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty” →

FGM in Somaliland – Why is Change so Slow?

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FGM in Somaliland – Why is Change so Slow?

Female genital mutilation, FGM, is defined as a practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM is currently practiced in 31 countries, most African and in some parts of the Middle East and Asia. It is estimated that more than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM. Continue reading “FGM in Somaliland – Why is Change so Slow?” →