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9th AUCIL Forum Kicks Off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa

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9th AUCIL Forum Kicks Off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa

The 9th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) is set to be held tomorrow in AUC Headquarters, Addis Ababa. Continue reading “9th AUCIL Forum Kicks Off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa” →

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” →

Berbera Economic Zone Officially Inaugurated

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Berbera Economic Zone Officially Inaugurated

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Urging Congressional Action against Aggression on Somaliland

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Urging Congressional Action against Aggression on Somaliland

Press release: US Government Must Respond to the aggression against Somaliland Republic  Continue reading “Urging Congressional Action against Aggression on Somaliland” →

Antony Blinken Avoiding China’s Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland

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Antony Blinken Avoiding China's Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland

Fighting continues in Somaliland’s Sool district. Americans may yawn and dismiss the fighting that began in late December as just another conflict in a dusty African corner. Such casual dismissal of Africa is not only wrong strategically (and a bit racist), but it also misreads the importance of the escalating fight. Continue reading “Antony Blinken Avoiding China’s Sparked African Proxy War in Somaliland” →

Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition

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Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland's Recognition

Somaliland is a victim of its own success in promoting democracy and peace in the region and establishing ties with Taiwan and the United States.
Somaliland is a victim of its own success in maintaining peace in the region by providing free border security for neighboring countries, offering protection for ships traveling through its sea, and not allowing piracy and terrorist organizations to establish bases in Somaliland. Continue reading “Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition” →

How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition

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How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition

The Republic of Somaliland is a de facto sovereign state in the Horn of Africa. Declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland is a self-governing country, with democratic elections and a distinct history, but it’s still considered part of Somalia by the international community. Continue reading “How Somaliland Navigated Democracy, Development, & State-building without Recognition” →