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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” →

SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA: Mapping geopolitical trends for Quarter One 2020

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SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA: Mapping geopolitical trends for Quarter One 2020

As the year moves past the first quarter, a close observation of multi-dimensional developments across political, economic, social and geopolitical spheres will provide crucial insights into emerging and established trends that will impact Africa in the medium-term to long-term horizons. Some of the trends, such as the growing threat of jihadist violence in the Sahel have developed over a number of years, and have evolved counter to shifts and shortcomings in policy responses. Continue reading “SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA: Mapping geopolitical trends for Quarter One 2020” →

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” →

Spatial Inequality in Times of Urban Transition in Somaliland

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Spatial Inequality in Times of Urban Transition in Somaliland

This report synthesises the analysis of research on “Spatial Inequalities in Times of Urban Transitions” in 4 cities in Uganda and Somaliland Continue reading “Spatial Inequality in Times of Urban Transition in Somaliland” →

May 5 1960: The Day of Infamy for Somaliland

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May 5 1960: The Day of Infamy for Somaliland

Leadership matter: On May 5, 1960, according to late Egal, who was the leader of Somaliland delegation negotiating with Britain for the independence of Somaliland , in a speech on BBC Somali service, Somaliland leadership including late Egal consented unequivocally that Somaliland to merge with Italian administrated U.N. Somalia trusteeship in Mogadishu on July 1, 1960. Continue reading “May 5 1960: The Day of Infamy for Somaliland” →

Somaliland: Unaware of the Potential in her Blue Economy

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Looking at the efforts towards “Ocean- based Resources” or what has lately been known as “The Blue Economy” by African countries bordering oceans and having ports, Somaliland is blind to what is taking place around her, given her wide access to the Red Sea, that is vital and important for the global economy. Continue reading “Somaliland: Unaware of the Potential in her Blue Economy” →

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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