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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” →

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” →

Fine Dinning inside Somalia’s Failed State

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Fine Dinning inside Somalia's Failed State

The Trabocchis were, until recently, one of DC’s most powerful restaurant couples. Maria was the stylish hostess who cultivated an impressive VIP clientele at fine-dining hotspots Fiola and Del Mar. Her husband, Fabio, was the Michelin-starred chef. Then, in 2019, they divorced. Though she remains a partner in the restaurants and says she and her ex still have a “great relationship,” she’s no longer a ubiquitous presence in their DC dining rooms. Instead, Trabocchis has been spending a lot of time in an unexpected location: Somalia. Continue reading “Fine Dinning inside Somalia’s Failed State” →

Farmaajo’s Style for Power Grabbing Derivative of “The 48 Laws of Power”

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Farmaajo's Style for Power Grabbing Derivative of ``The 48 Laws of Power``

It has been long suspected that the sadistic, power hungry, and ruthless dictator of Somalia, Mr. Farmaajo, was indoctrinated by writer Robert Greene’s book titled, The 48 Laws of Power. The everlasting rumors regarding his utilization of this book as his ultimate reference for power grabbing and manipulative practices came true after it was revealed recently that he, in fact, keeps a copy of the book in his possession inside the presidential palace. Continue reading “Farmaajo’s Style for Power Grabbing Derivative of “The 48 Laws of Power”” →

US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition

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US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition

The United States holds an important position in the global political and economic spheres, and the narratives making rounds in its political establishments are predictors of and influential force for the political world order that is to come in the global stage. Continue reading “US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition” →