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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” →

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” →

Somaliland Women Find Opportunities, Risks Adapting to Drought

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After years of devastating droughts, many rural families in the breakaway territory of Somaliland are migrating to urban centers. To survive, some women are going into business, challenging traditional gender roles that have long defined the workforce. Neha Wadekar visited the town of Burao with the charity Oxfam and has this report. Continue reading “Somaliland Women Find Opportunities, Risks Adapting to Drought” →

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” →