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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?” →

Farmajo Deliberately & Yamamoto Naively Embolden Somalia’s Al-Shabab

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“If the United States negotiates with the Taliban, is it also talking to al Shabab?” Continue reading “Farmajo Deliberately & Yamamoto Naively Embolden Somalia’s Al-Shabab” →

Ambitious Development Projects Earmarked in Somaliland’s 2021 Budget

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Ambitious Development Projects Earmarked in Somaliland's 2021 Budget

The Government of Somaliland, through the 2021 Budget, will continue to address the country’s most pressing development needs in order to catalyze growth while adhering to the National Development Plan II and the 2030 Vision. Continue reading “Ambitious Development Projects Earmarked in Somaliland’s 2021 Budget” →

US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition

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US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition

The United States holds an important position in the global political and economic spheres, and the narratives making rounds in its political establishments are predictors of and influential force for the political world order that is to come in the global stage. Continue reading “US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition” →

Captain Zuhur Challenging Gender Norms in Somaliland’s Coastguard

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Captain Zuhur Challenging Gender Norms in Somaliland’s Coastguard

DW’s East Africa correspondent meets a woman challenging gender norms at the helm of the region’s coastguard Continue reading “Captain Zuhur Challenging Gender Norms in Somaliland’s Coastguard” →

President Bihi Bids Farewell to Taiwan Scholarship Recipients

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President Bihi Bids Farewell to Taiwan Scholarship Recipients

The President of Somaliland Republic – HE Muse Bihi Abdi – today held a farewell meeting with 33 (thirty three) students who have won the scholarships that Taiwan availed to Somaliland. Continue reading “President Bihi Bids Farewell to Taiwan Scholarship Recipients” →

Somaliland: Edna Adan’s Influence Felt all across the World

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Somaliland: Edna Adan's Influence Felt all across the World

A very special woman was in Salt Lake City over the weekend from a far away land.
She has brought about incredible change to her homeland of Somaliland – a small country located on the horn of Africa. Continue reading “Somaliland: Edna Adan’s Influence Felt all across the World” →

Somaliland: Workshop for Wildlife Conservation Efforts

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Somaliland: Workshop for Wildlife Conservation Efforts

The cheetah conservation fund (CCF) along with its partners, that include the Somaliland ministry of environment and rural development, today kicked of a 5-day training program titled; detecting illegal species through preventative training for Somaliland. Continue reading “Somaliland: Workshop for Wildlife Conservation Efforts” →

Hass Petroleum Makes Inroads into Somaliland

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Hass Petroleum Makes Inroads into Somaliland

Another impressive program on Somaliland – boosting and promoting its publicity and perception – from “Daring Abroad “of Chams Media Production. Continue reading “Hass Petroleum Makes Inroads into Somaliland” →