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Unfounded Report on Somaliland’s Military Leadership

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Unfounded Report on Somaliland’s Military Leadership

A posting that went viral on social media earlier this week stated that Somaliland would sever ties with the West and turn its diplomatic relationships toward China and Russia in the event that opposition parties win the next elections. The assertion has intensified the current discussion concerning Somaliland’s strategic orientation, given the impression that Western allies are not providing enough backing. Continue reading “Unfounded Report on Somaliland’s Military Leadership” →

Somalia’s Empty Rhetoric Couldn’t Stop the Deal Between Somaliland and Ethiopia

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Somalia’s Empty Rhetoric Couldn’t Stop the Deal Between Somaliland and Ethiopia

Prior to examining all facets of the Somaliland-Ethiopia deal from various viewpoints, it is important to clarify that Ethiopia possesses the sovereign right to recognize Somaliland. The factors that led Nauru to acknowledge Kosovo in 2008 could perhaps enable Ethiopia to recognize Somaliland. Continue reading “Somalia’s Empty Rhetoric Couldn’t Stop the Deal Between Somaliland and Ethiopia” →

Is Somaliland Slowly Becoming a New Cold War Battleground?

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Is Somaliland Slowly Becoming a New Cold War Battleground?

Somaliland has recently grown more significant to regional and global powers due to its strategic location on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial maritime route connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
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US Blessing UN’s Scare-quotes to Delegitimize Somaliland

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US Blessing UN’s Scare-quotes to Delegitimize Somaliland

When Joe Biden took office, many victims of genocide hoped US interest would triumph over indifference. Upon his nomination to be secretary of state, longtime Biden aide Tony Blinken made a great deal of his Continue reading “US Blessing UN’s Scare-quotes to Delegitimize Somaliland” →

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” →

How China, Turkey & Russia Influence the Media in Africa

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How China, Turkey & Russia Influence the Media in Africa

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is an independent, non-profit German political foundation that aims to strengthen democratic forces around the world. KAS runs media programs in Africa, Asia and South East Europe. KAS Media Africa believes that a free and independent media is crucial for democracy. As such, it is committed to the development and maintenance of a diverse media landscape on the continent, the monitoring role of journalism, as well as ethically based political communication. Continue reading “How China, Turkey & Russia Influence the Media in Africa” →