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Somaliland: Dr. Sacad Remarked, “Our Dream is to Create Singapore in the Horn of Africa”

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Somaliland: Dr. Sacad Remarked, “Our Dream is to Create Singapore in the Horn of Africa”

Speech by the Minister of Finance Development of the Republic of Somaliland – Dr. Sacad Ali Shire- at the inauguration of phase I of the expansion and modernization of the Berbera port under DP World’s 30-year concession with an automatic 10-year extension for the management and development of the port. Continue reading “Somaliland: Dr. Sacad Remarked, “Our Dream is to Create Singapore in the Horn of Africa”” →

Conspiracy of the South & Carelessness of Somaliland Politicians in 1960s

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Conspiracy of the South & Carelessness of Somaliland Politicians in 1960s

Once the decision was made to unite the newly-born country – that gained independence on June 26, 1960 – with Italian Somalia, Somaliland politicians should have worked hard to do so in accordance with international laws and avoid the mistakes done in consummating the merger. Continue reading “Conspiracy of the South & Carelessness of Somaliland Politicians in 1960s” →

Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic

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Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic

“The Republic of Somalia”, which was born from the union of Somaliland and South Somalia on July 1, 1960, became an extinct country in 1991, and the efforts of the international community to revive it are still in vain with no hope in sight in the foreseeable future. Continue reading “Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic” →

Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland

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Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland

Somaliland Beverage Industries abbreviated as SBI is a beverage corporation headquartered in Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland. Founded in 2010 by Ahmed Osman Geleh, a local businessman. Based on the revenue, SBI is the largest beverage business in Somaliland. Continue reading “Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland” →

Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

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Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

When President Muse Bihi Abdi won the presidency of the Republic of Somaliland, the consensus of Somaliland people was under the impression and believe that his government would be a replica no different than its predecessor administration about to be replaced – the ruling Kulmiye party that has been in power over the last 10 years leading to 2017 as he is a piece and parcel of it.
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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions

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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions?

After extensive research and countless scientific experiments in this unprecedented advancement in technology and natural science, humans have not been able yet to manufacture an ounce of artificial blood to this day, and there is no substitute for human blood. Neither experiment with animal blood for human transfusions is providing a promising breakthrough.   Continue reading “Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions” →

Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously

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Somaliland's ''WorldRemit'' Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Ismail Ahmed founded the now famed money transfer company, WorldRemit and this horn of African nation was its first market. Today, Somaliland’s mobile tech infrastructure is considered as one of the best on the continent. And the WorldRemit founder is poised to have a huge impact on Somalilanders Continue reading “Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously” →

Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

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Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

Q1 2021 Op-Ed of Somaliland Professionals Association (SLPA Quarterly Op-Ed)

The blue economy is one of the least exploited sectors in Somaliland contributing 0.3% to GDP despite the fact that the Horn of Africa has the largest coast in mainland Africa. Somaliland has an 850 km long coastline that borders the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Currently there are more than 600 species present in Somaliland’s marine fisheries of which 400 could be leveraged commercially. However, less than 10% of these fish stocks are exploited leaving the blue economy completely untapped.  Continue reading “Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy” →

Suez Canal Blockage Highlights Importance of the Red Sea

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Suez Canal Blockage Highlights Importance of the Red Sea

The grounding of the cargo ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal last week serves as a good opportunity to focus our minds on the future of the waterway and the wider Red Sea region. Continue reading “Suez Canal Blockage Highlights Importance of the Red Sea” →

Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

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Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

The synchronized, sudden stop in the global economy, together with radically reduced income sources fundamental to African countries (remittances, tourism, transport, trade and natural resources, among others), have had a severe negative impact on Africa. Continue reading “Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa” →