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President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists”

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President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists``

Leniency towards Somaliland political mercenaries involved in the political apparatus of Somalia and the easy passage for anyone thinking of crossing the Southern border has come to an end with the latest directive issued by the Somaliland President. This step should have been taken earlier since the law dealing with the consequences of such endeavors had been in place for some time now. Keep on Reading

Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World

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Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World

Much of its success is driven by a lack of dependence on anyone, but now it must balance war and great power jockeying in the region. Continue reading “Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World” →

An Interview with Dr. Edna Aden on BBC Radio 4

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An Interview with Dr. Edna Aden on BBC Radio 4

Dr. Edna Adan – currently in London UK with the Somaliland delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Continue reading “An Interview with Dr. Edna Aden on BBC Radio 4” →

America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing

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America's Attention on Somaliland is Growing

In the three decades since declaring its independence following the fall of the Siad Barre regime, the breakaway region of Somalia is benefiting from a convergence of regional developments that have boosted its popularity among US policymakers. Somaliland is thus banking on growing US support to make its case for eventual diplomatic recognition. Continue reading “America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing” →

United States Congratulatory Note on Somaliland Independence in 1960

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United States Congratulatory Note on Somaliland Independence in 1960

According to Hon Edna Adan, the independence of Somaliland and that of Madagascar in June 1960 were only 8 hours apart from each other. Continue reading “United States Congratulatory Note on Somaliland Independence in 1960” →

Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

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Dr. Claire Elder's Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

It is an article by Abdi Daud, which was first published on his blog page, and provides an in-depth look at the assumptions, errors and omissions in Dr. Claire Elder’s recent critical piece on Somaliland Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship” →

Dr. Claire Elder – Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?

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Dr. Claire Elder - Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?

Vigilant Somalilanders active on Twitter platform have given a deluge of factual responses to and exposed an enormous misinformation contained in a recent article doctored by Dr. Claire Elder. Bury your bias and come to your senses Dr. Claire Elder. The reality in Somaliland is well established and known to the international community. A single fabricated piece cannot tarnish its image. Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder – Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?” →

Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty

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Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty

Unlike majority countries in Africa, Somaliland has never been colonized but rather was a British Protectorate because of the protection treaty that the elders of Somaliland signed with colonial Great Britain in 1884. Continue reading “Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty” →

Villa Somalia Trying to Silence Sahan Research

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Villa Somalia Trying to Silence Sahan Research

On Tuesday 26 October, a court in Somalia sentenced, in absentia, Sahan Research’s strategic advisor, Matt Bryden, to five years in prison on untested and spurious charges of espionage and banned Sahan Research from working in Somalia. Sahan categorically and comprehensively rejects the outcome of this farcical, politically motivated show trial, which serves only to underscore, the integrity, quality, and authenticity of our work. Continue reading “Villa Somalia Trying to Silence Sahan Research” →

Farmajo Deliberately & Yamamoto Naively Embolden Somalia’s Al-Shabab

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“If the United States negotiates with the Taliban, is it also talking to al Shabab?” Continue reading “Farmajo Deliberately & Yamamoto Naively Embolden Somalia’s Al-Shabab” →