The Chief Editor of Somaliland Chronicle’s Interview with Israel’s i24News TV
Only Israel Spoke Out at the UN When Siyad Barre Was Massacring the People of Somaliland” says Saeed Ibrahim, editor of Somaliland Chronicle. Continue reading “The Chief Editor of Somaliland Chronicle’s Interview with Israel’s i24News TV”
Somaliland’s Diplomatic Momentum Stumbling Dangerously under the Current Foreign Minister
For nearly two decades, I have watched Somaliland with admiration. As a former senior Africa analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, I have studied fragile states, insurgencies, and democratic experiments across the continent. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Diplomatic Momentum Stumbling Dangerously under the Current Foreign Minister”
Insiders and Insurgents: The Joint Venture of Al-shabab & Somali Government
At the heart of the Horn of Africa is a chilling story—one that combines corruption, terror, and insurgency into a deadly cycle. Somalia, forever plagued by political instability and extremism, is now in the hot seat for its suspected harboring of an unholy trinity: a low-key, transactional relationship between branches of its government and the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab. This is less a story of betrayal but more an expose on how terror had become a cross-ventured business. Continue reading “Insiders and Insurgents: The Joint Venture of Al-shabab & Somali Government”
Somaliland’s Centuries-old Borders won’t be Altered by Somalia’s PM Visit to Las Anod
Following Mogadishu’s official recognition of the SSC-Khatumo administration, Somaliland has accused the federal government of intentionally sabotaging regional peace and escalating instability in Somaliland. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Centuries-old Borders won’t be Altered by Somalia’s PM Visit to Las Anod”
Somali Ambassador’s Misleading Claims Regarding Possible US Recognition of Somaliland
Amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration may consider recognizing the self-governing coastal region of Somaliland as independent from Somalia, Somali Ambassador to the United States Dahir Hassan Abdi wrote an op-ed arguing that the US should support a unified Somali state. Continue reading “Somali Ambassador’s Misleading Claims Regarding Possible US Recognition of Somaliland”
Outlining A Comprehensive Foreign Policy Vision for the New Admin Under President-elect H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro”
“Re-imagining Somaliland Foreign Policy: A Vision for Sovereignty, Security, and Prosperity”
Somaliland stands at a critical juncture in its history. Decades of resilience, meticulous state-building, and a commitment to democratic governance have positioned it as a beacon of stability in the often turbulent Horn of Africa. While the region grapples with conflicts, fragile states, and authoritarian regimes, Somaliland has charted an extraordinary path, characterized by grassroots peace-building, credible elections, and a functioning governance structure. Continue reading “Outlining A Comprehensive Foreign Policy Vision for the New Admin Under President-elect H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro””
Presidential Election will Bolster Somaliland’s Determination to Gain Recognition
On November 13, the 1.5 million registered voters of Somaliland Republic in the volatile Horn of Africa region went to the polls to elect a new leader.
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The Predicament Somalia Is In
Navigating the diplomatic complexities between Somalia and Ethiopia is like balancing on a tightrope, where allies, adversaries, and interests converge in intricate ways. There are 16 facts highlighting key regional and global dynamics that influence the ongoing “Ethiopian access to the sea” debate, impacting the relations between Ethiopia and Somalia. Continue reading “The Predicament Somalia Is In”
Somalia and Somaliland’s Conflict Spilled Over into the Private Sector
Somalia says it will make good its threat of punishing corporate bodies labeling or operating as though Somaliland is independent territory. Continue reading “Somalia and Somaliland’s Conflict Spilled Over into the Private Sector”