Tag: Somalia

Xiyiraada Flydubai Go’aan Caddaalad Huwan Maaha

Xiyiraada Flydubai Go’aan Caddaalad Huwan Maaha

Waxaa mudan  inay shacabka Somaliland – gudo iyo dibadba – iswediiyaan su’aal odhaneysa: Continue reading “Xiyiraada Flydubai Go’aan Caddaalad Huwan Maaha”

Johannesburg Conference on Promoting Somaliland Case

Johannesburg Conference on Promoting Somaliland Case

This conference was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 23rd-24th of November 2020, aiming to promote the Somaliland case in the Southern Africa countries. Continue reading “Johannesburg Conference on Promoting Somaliland Case”

Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case

Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case

Sa’ad Jirde Hayd was on a holiday vacation in Somaliland, and at 21 o’clock on April 4 this year while he was on his way home, a man attacked him without warning, according to his testimony. “The man started punching and kicking me” he said. In the end, Saad managed to get a spray can that he had bought at Clas Ohlson in Oslo for 159 kroner. When he sprayed the perpetrator, he safely got away to his home. He suffered wounds on his knees and blows to the face because of the attack. Continue reading “Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case”

Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle’s Script

Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle's Script

What is Far Wadaad? Far wadaad or Wadaad’s writing is writing Somali language in the Arabic alphabet. It is attributed to Sh Yusuf Al-Kawnayn by M.I. Lewis in his book Saints and Somalis. Since Aw Barkhadle is reported to live in the 13th century, this makes far wadaad the original Somali alphabet Continue reading “Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle’s Script”

Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa – the Seat of the Somaliland Government

Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa - the Seat of the Somaliland Government

The recent incident in the capital of the Republic of Somaliland, Hargeisa, demonstrates the peace and the security in the city – and for that matter in the whole country – that the collaboration between the the people of Somaliland and police force made possible as well as the their maturity as citizens. Continue reading “Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa – the Seat of the Somaliland Government”

Pocket of Stability: Understanding Somaliland

Pocket of Stability: Understanding Somaliland

This piece is a comprehensive examination of Somaliland’s unusual development and current standing as a self-declared sovereign nation. Unlike Somalia, a state devastated by a perpetual 29 year conflict, Somaliland boasts a growing civil society along with a relatively vibrant democracy and accountability to the Rule of Law. Since 1991, the region has become a pocket of security and stability, in absence of formal recognition, by creating government and societal institutions that strongly suit the values and needs of its people. Continue reading “Pocket of Stability: Understanding Somaliland”

Somaliland Case: Is It a Lost Cause or a Neglected Endeavor?

Somaliland Case: Is It a Lost Cause or a Neglected Endeavor?

Was Somaliland aiming to be in charge of it’s resources, reclaiming its boundaries, running it’s municipalities governments, appointing it’s provincial governors, and electing it’s  administrative Government? Continue reading “Somaliland Case: Is It a Lost Cause or a Neglected Endeavor?”

Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland

Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland

Over the last few months, the world has witnessed the beginnings of a new Middle East. The historic peace deals signed between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain in August marked the first time gulf nations formally recognized the Jewish state. Continue reading “Israel is Keen on Forging Ties with the African Nation of Somaliland”

Somaliland Sovereignty: President Bihi Must Put a Stop to the UN’s Blatant Meddling NOW

Somaliland Sovereignty: President Bihi Must Put a Stop to the UN’s Blatant Meddling NOW

This week, the Somaliland government suspended all UN operations in the country until further notice, according to a press release from Somaliland Ministry of Planning. But the press release did not go far enough to mitigate the damage that has been done to the self determination of Somaliland people by the blatant interference of the highly biased, corrupted and politicized UN and its various agencies. Continue reading “Somaliland Sovereignty: President Bihi Must Put a Stop to the UN’s Blatant Meddling NOW”

Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest

Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest

Somaliland announced that it suspended all cooperation with United Nations (UN) agencies on the implementation of humanitarian aid programs. Continue reading “Somaliland Suspends UN Programs in Protest”