Tag: Somaliland

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

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

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”

Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

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Handarab-ism: Corruption Mitigating Concept Pioneered by Bihi Presidency

When President Muse Bihi Abdi won the presidency of the Republic of Somaliland, the consensus of Somaliland people was under the impression and believe that his government would be a replica no different than its predecessor administration about to be replaced – the ruling Kulmiye party that has been in power over the last 10 years leading to 2017 as he is a piece and parcel of it.
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Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions

Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions?

After extensive research and countless scientific experiments in this unprecedented advancement in technology and natural science, humans have not been able yet to manufacture an ounce of artificial blood to this day, and there is no substitute for human blood. Neither experiment with animal blood for human transfusions is providing a promising breakthrough.   Continue reading “Somaliland: Supply, Safety, and State of Blood Transfusions”

Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Somaliland's ''WorldRemit'' Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Ismail Ahmed founded the now famed money transfer company, WorldRemit and this horn of African nation was its first market. Today, Somaliland’s mobile tech infrastructure is considered as one of the best on the continent. And the WorldRemit founder is poised to have a huge impact on Somalilanders Continue reading “Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously”

Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy

Q1 2021 Op-Ed of Somaliland Professionals Association (SLPA Quarterly Op-Ed)

The blue economy is one of the least exploited sectors in Somaliland contributing 0.3% to GDP despite the fact that the Horn of Africa has the largest coast in mainland Africa. Somaliland has an 850 km long coastline that borders the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Currently there are more than 600 species present in Somaliland’s marine fisheries of which 400 could be leveraged commercially. However, less than 10% of these fish stocks are exploited leaving the blue economy completely untapped.  Continue reading “Leveraging Somaliland’s Blue Economy”

Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa

The synchronized, sudden stop in the global economy, together with radically reduced income sources fundamental to African countries (remittances, tourism, transport, trade and natural resources, among others), have had a severe negative impact on Africa. Continue reading “Bracing for the Second Wave of Covid-19 in Africa”