Tag: Somalia

Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case

Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, US Ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor for Honors College at Texas Tech University in an interview with Africa Broadcasting Service elaborated on the Somaliland case, the current situation in Ethiopia, and French Cameron Continue reading “Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case”

Somaliland: Gaining Exposure in Israel on i24News Coverage

Somaliland: Gaining Exposure in Israel on i24News Coverage

i24News interviews Dr. Edna Adan – Somaliland’s former foreign minister and founder of Edna University Hospital in Somaliland. Continue reading “Somaliland: Gaining Exposure in Israel on i24News Coverage”

The Making of Dahabshiil as Told by Its Founder

The Making of Dahabshiil as Told by Its Founder

Haji Mohamed Said Dualeh – best known as Dahabshiil – is the wealthiest Somalilander and one of the two richest among all Somalis in the Horn of Africa at the present time. Keep on Reading

2nd Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Endorses Somaliland Statehood

2nd Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Endorses Somaliland Statehood

Ambassador Cohen joined the voices of US politicians and civil servants who are content with the statehood of the Republic of Somaliland, and strongly advocating for the full US political recognition of Somaliland. Continue reading “2nd Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Endorses Somaliland Statehood”

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East African “country” is offering the U.S. a deal that it says could counter China’s advance. Continue reading “Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S”

Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland

Senator Risch's Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland

U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho)- a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee- in last month introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2022 (FY2022) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calling for the establishment of a security and defense partnership between the United States and Somaliland  Continue reading “Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland”

President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists”

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

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

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

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”