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Somalia Plotting Competition to Berbera Port

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Somalia Plotting Competition to Berbera Port

Somalia will open a deep-water port on its northern coast next month, with a road link forging a new trade route connecting Ethiopia’s south-eastern region with the city of Garacad. Continue reading “Somalia Plotting Competition to Berbera Port” →

Tibor Nagy’s Account on his Trip to Somaliland

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Tibor Nagy’s Account on his Trip to Somaliland

Americans like underdogs, especially when they are feisty, self-reliant, and stand up to bullies. I’ve just had the delight of visiting such a place: the self-declared, independent Republic of Somaliland – situated on one of the most strategic pieces of real estate on earth. (Don’t think “Somalia” – the disastrous place of Blackhawk Down – which is right next door on the east but infinitely distant in attitude and success.) Landing in Hargeisa, the capital, reminds one of West Texas, and sure enough the 25-mph wind hits you upon exiting the plane, although there are acacias instead of mesquites and camels in place of the cattle. Continue reading “Tibor Nagy’s Account on his Trip to Somaliland” →

Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

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Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

The Obama Foundation is proud to announce its fifth cohort of Obama Scholars, 30 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at either Columbia University or the University of Chicago for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Scholars will participate in a unique set of activities led by each academic institution and will jointly participate in Foundation-led leadership development programming that aims to provide training, networking activities, and individualized support as they work to expand their efforts after graduation. The Foundation’s programming will kick off on Thursday, September 15, at the University of Chicago. Continue reading “Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars” →

Somaliland Officials Training at GIMPA

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Somaliland Officials Training at GIMPA

A ten-member delegation made up of Heads of some government institutions in Somaliland are currently in Ghana receiving training at GIMPA. Continue reading “Somaliland Officials Training at GIMPA” →

Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

Berbera port is the main overseas trade gateway of the Republic of Somaliland. The port city is located on the Gulf of Aden – one of the globally most frequented seaways connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Continue reading “Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions” →

Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

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Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

The new government in Somalia that won elections held in May has got off to a rocky political start in its relations with the relatively powerful and influential neighbor, Ethiopia. Continue reading “Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia” →

Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland

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Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland

Bao Panxiaodai (Tina Bow) was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States after marriage. In an activity to help poor villages in Mexico, she realized that material success is not the source of personal happiness, so she co-founded the Helping Foundation with several like-minded friends. Since its Continue reading “Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland” →

Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland

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Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) launched yesterday an emergency intervention project to save the lives of people affected by drought in Somaliland, in the presence of several officials. Continue reading “Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland” →

PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified

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PM Hamsa: Somaliland's Independence Must Be Justified

Somalia’s new Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, who was given a vote of confidence by the Somali federal parliament yesterday, said he would form a capable government to address the country’s problems such as drought, security and finalizing Somalia’s draft constitution. Continue reading “PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified” →

Somaliland: Rise in Electrical Rate & Government Response

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Somaliland: Rise in Electrical Rate & Government Response

It is shocking to hear the statement made by the head of Government Agency for Power and Energy – Ahmed Adarteh – regarding the dispute with private power companies operating in Somaliland Continue reading “Somaliland: Rise in Electrical Rate & Government Response” →