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Countries in Horn of Africa, Except Somaliland, Fell Prey to China’s Charms

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Countries in Horn of Africa, Except Somaliland, Fell Prey to China’s Charms

Ethiopia acknowledged China has become African nation’s leading source of foreign direct investment, largest trading partner, and development financier.

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Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning

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Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning

China and Somalia have had a friendly relationship for many years. In terms of political and economic relations, China has been one of Somalia’s key allies. China has offered Somalia a variety of services including infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. Continue reading “Somalia’s Veering toward Russia & China, Spotlights Somaliland for Reckoning” →

Short-sighted US Policy on Somalia Emboldened Terrorism against Somaliland

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Short-sighted US Policy on Somalia Emboldened Terrorism against Somaliland

Somalia’s strategic importance in the Horn of Africa has sparked a fierce competition for influence in recent years among outside actors like the U.S., Turkey, China, and the Gulf states.

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Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill

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Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Happy 18th, May to all Somalilanders around the world for this historic Day of reclaiming Somaliland sovereignty from the failed union with Somalia Continue reading “Somaliland Diaspora Delegation to US Senate & House Members in the Hill” →

Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland

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Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland

Taiwan and Somaliland established representative offices in each other’s territories three years ago, but due to COVID, bilateral exchanges were rather limited. Continue reading “Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland” →

To Join Abraham Accords, Somaliland Approached UAE-Israel for Africa Center

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To Join Abraham Accords, Somaliland Approached UAE-Israel for Africa Center

Ayoob Kara’s Dubai office contains framed photos of him talking with former President Donald Trump and with Pope Francis, and in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These days, Kara, 68, is as focused on Africa as he is on Washington, Rome or Jerusalem. Continue reading “To Join Abraham Accords, Somaliland Approached UAE-Israel for Africa Center” →

Majertenia Media Got It Wrong, US Amb. Andrea Affirmed Somaliland Sovereignty

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Majertenia Media Got It Wrong, US Amb. Andrea Affirmed Somaliland Sovereignty

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Larry Edward André, Jr. as US ambassador to Somalia on April 15, 2021 but actually took over the position after arriving Mogadishu on January 22, 2022.

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Biden Admin Wastes Somaliland Opportunity

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Biden Admin Wastes Somaliland Opportunity

Speaking at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Joe Biden declared, “the United States is all in on Africa and all in with Africa.” Biden continued, “The choices that we make today and the remainder of this decade and how we tackle these challenges, in my view, will determine the direction the entire world takes in the decades to come.” Continue reading “Biden Admin Wastes Somaliland Opportunity” →