Tag: Horn of Africa

2023 US Defense Authorization Act Embracing Somaliland Engagement

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2023 US Defense Authorization Act Embracing Somaliland Engagement

As a result of China’s expanding influence in the Horn of Africa and the unrest that has spread to many nations along the Red Sea, which is one of the most important waterways for international trade, the American administration has been considering how to build a presence in this region. Continue reading “2023 US Defense Authorization Act Embracing Somaliland Engagement” →

Somaliland US Partnership Act Finally En Route to White House

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Somaliland US Partnership Act Finally En Route to White House

Congress is currently seeking to reconcile House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prior to sending it to President Joe Biden for signature. For the first time, the tiny unrecognized nation of Somaliland is on the agenda. It is long past time. Continue reading “Somaliland US Partnership Act Finally En Route to White House” →

Rising Cases of Dengue Fever in Somaliland

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Rising Cases of Dengue Fever in Somaliland

Somaliland’s main opposition party, Waddani is now accusing the government of failing to address the increasing cases of Dengue fever in the country. Waddani Party spokesperson Barkhad Jama Batuun, expressed concerns over the government’s handling of the situation. Dengue fever, spread by mosquitos, is the source of the outbreak and the deaths of unspecified number of citizens in Somaliland. Continue reading “Rising Cases of Dengue Fever in Somaliland” →

The Dark Side of Ethiopia’s Hawassa Industrial Park

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In 2016, then-Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn inaugurated the $250 million, 300-hectare Hawassa Industrial Park that the government hoped to transform and expand the country’s economy. It was a bold social and economic experiment with big ambitions: to make Ethiopia the new link in the global supply chain for Western apparel. Continue reading “The Dark Side of Ethiopia’s Hawassa Industrial Park” →

Service Identity Cards for Living SNM Veterans

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Service Identity Cards for Living SNM Veterans

Somaliland Minister of Interior- Mohamed Kahin Ahmed – who spoke at an event marking the 38th anniversary commemorating the SNM Veterans Day, which is celebrated every year on the 17th day of October, said that the veterans who are now alive and were among the freedom fighters who liberated this country will be given service identity cards, to secure their rights in the country Continue reading “Service Identity Cards for Living SNM Veterans” →

Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland

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Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland

Somaliland’s political leadership can never lose sight of the big picture. Democracy is Somaliland’s brand — the major reason it has attracted so much positive attention in recent years from the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, and Taiwan. It is the reason Congressional staff and military delegations now visit. While strategic factors play a role, discussion about Somaliland’s status as a putative nation would not be as advanced as it is if Somaliland were just another strongman state. Continue reading “Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland” →