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“Siad Barre’s Somalia & the USA” marked as ““Very Confidential”

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“Siad Barre’s Somalia & the USA” marked as ““Very Confidential”

LookI want to keep following up where I can, and today’s NYTimes report on Somalia as a new staging ground for militant Islam, by the brilliant reporter Andrea Elliott, brings to mind the Family’s Somalia connection. Everybody knows it’s been a long time since Somalia has been a functioning nation; less understood is the role the United States played in Somalia’s destruction — and the Family’s part in tearing a people down by propping up their dictator. Following is a short excerpt about Somalia from The Family: Continue reading ““Siad Barre’s Somalia & the USA” marked as ““Very Confidential”” →

Egypt Weaponizing Somalia in defiance to UN Embargo

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Egypt Weaponizing Somalia in defiance to UN Embargo

Egypt, which has been at loggerheads with Ethiopia over the hydroelectric dam project the latter is building over the Nile, has now defied a UN arms embargo with an alleged arms delivery it has made to Somalia, on February, 2020, The Reporter has learnt.  Continue reading “Egypt Weaponizing Somalia in defiance to UN Embargo” →

Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia

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Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia

It is a truism among diplomats that it never hurts to talk. The reality is quite different. Certainly, diplomacy, properly practiced, can advance peace and stability. Careless diplomacy, however, can set back peace or empower terrorists and tyrants.  Continue reading “Donald Yamamoto: A Colonial Governor or US Ambassador to Somalia” →

WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland

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WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland

The World Health Organization colluded with China by covering up the threat of the virus. The head of the WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a former member of Ethiopia’s regime, was pandering to China when he said in late January: “The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak.” Continue reading “WHO Puts Politics Above Coronavirus Pandemic Fight in Somaliland” →

The Strange and Varied Forms of State Recognition

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The Strange and Varied Forms of State Recognition

How Do Countries Recognize Each Other? Continue reading “The Strange and Varied Forms of State Recognition” →

Why Isn’t Somaliland Internationally Recognised?

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Why Isn't Somaliland Internationally Recognized?

Somaliland is one of the most interesting cases of secession in international politics. Its 1991 unilateral declaration of independence from Somalia saw the country reclaim its status as independent country, which it had lost in 1960.

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How Somaliland and Taiwan Are Crushing Corona-virus

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How Somaliland and Taiwan Are Crushing Corona-virus

Two unrecognized countries—Taiwan and Somaliland—have outperformed their larger, better-resourced neighbors in combating the corona-virus pandemic, often while being denied information and resources made available to almost every other country. Continue reading “How Somaliland and Taiwan Are Crushing Corona-virus” →

Prof. Ahmed Samater’s UK Tour on the Significance of 26 June 1960

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Prof Ahmed Samater was in the UK touring major cities such as London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff to hold various lectures/gatherings to address Somalilanders to give 26 June its celebratory significance it deserves when compared with 18 May commemorations. Continue reading “Prof. Ahmed Samater’s UK Tour on the Significance of 26 June 1960” →

Somaliland: Dispute Over the Former Somali Republic Airspace

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Following the recently much-politicized announcement of the Federal Government of Somalia that Mogadishu Airspace is closed, the government of neighboring Somaliland Republic, on Saturday, proclaimed that Hargeisa airport is open to all international flights except for those temporarily banned in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading “Somaliland: Dispute Over the Former Somali Republic Airspace” →

Somaliland: Kill All but the Crows

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To much of the world, Somalia has a fearsome reputation. It is seen as one of the most dangerous places on the planet – a failed state that is widely believed to be home to warlords, pirates and terrorists. But in the north of the country, at least, the reality is different. Continue reading “Somaliland: Kill All but the Crows” →