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Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic

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Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic

“The Republic of Somalia”, which was born from the union of Somaliland and South Somalia on July 1, 1960, became an extinct country in 1991, and the efforts of the international community to revive it are still in vain with no hope in sight in the foreseeable future. Continue reading “Rebranding Somaliland as The Horn of Africa Republic” →

Kenya’s Citizen TV Explores: The Riddle of the two Somalis

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Kenya's Citizen TV Explores: The Riddle of the two Somalis

Kenyan media – that broadcasts in English – has been covering the Somaliland case extensively lately, following the exchange of diplomatic offices between the two countries in last March. Continue reading “Kenya’s Citizen TV Explores: The Riddle of the two Somalis” →

Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland

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Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland

Somaliland Beverage Industries abbreviated as SBI is a beverage corporation headquartered in Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland. Founded in 2010 by Ahmed Osman Geleh, a local businessman. Based on the revenue, SBI is the largest beverage business in Somaliland. Continue reading “Inside The Biggest Beverage Factory In Somaliland” →

Suez Canal Blockage Highlights Importance of the Red Sea

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Suez Canal Blockage Highlights Importance of the Red Sea

The grounding of the cargo ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal last week serves as a good opportunity to focus our minds on the future of the waterway and the wider Red Sea region. Continue reading “Suez Canal Blockage Highlights Importance of the Red Sea” →

Waa Kuma Hogaamiye

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Waa Kuma Hogaamiye

Si kooban haddii loo dhigo “Hogaamiye”: waa  Hagaajiye, Lawadaage, Bare, Isticmaale, iyo barte Continue reading “Waa Kuma Hogaamiye” →

The Government of Somalia’s Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021

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The Government of Somalia's Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021

After former Somalia’s president – Mohammed Farmajo – four year term concluded last night local time, a heavily armed convoy of 50 armored vehicles escorting presidential candidates including Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Abdirahman Abdishakur and Sharif Hassan Sh. Adan passed the first checkpoint at the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu heading towards the residence of speaker of the parliament, Mr. Mohamed Mursal. Their meeting is seen as part of efforts by key political stakeholders to seek solution as Somalia heads towards uncertainty, once Farmaajo’s term expires on Monday. Continue reading “The Government of Somalia’s Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021” →

Why Somaliland Chose Taiwan Ties Over China’s?

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Why Somaliland Chose Taiwan Ties Over China's?

Was Somaliland’s intention for having relationship with Taiwan solely for photo opportunity and publicity to impress the world for few days? Or was it to seek sovereign recognition from her?   Continue reading “Why Somaliland Chose Taiwan Ties Over China’s?” →

An Open Letter from US Ambassadors to PM Abiy

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An Open Letter from US Ambassadors to PM Abiy

Four retired US ambassadors to Ethiopia write an open letter to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stating their concerns about recent political developments in the country Continue reading “An Open Letter from US Ambassadors to PM Abiy” →

Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

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Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

Somalia is marking 30 years of conflict. Specifically, it’s marking the moment the government of President Siad Barre collapsed in January 1991, setting Somalia on a rapid path to fragmentation and anarchy.

In recent years a federal government has begun to make some progress in rebuilding the country and Islamist militants have been pushed out of most major towns.

Our Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has been covering Somalia’s troubles for over two decades and has just been back to the capital Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

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Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

A Somali proverb says: “A looted cow never bears a legitimate calf.”

Trying to topically treat Somalia’s tragedy without curing the deep infection is merely a dressing that is not going to heal the wound. Continue reading “Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable” →