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US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland’s

US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland's

The United States recently clarified its position on Somaliland and Somalia, acknowledging the realities that exist in these two distinct countries – that were once united as a republic but split apart after that unity was lost in 1991 when Somaliland reclaimed its sovereignty from the colonial Great Britain in 1960. Continue reading “US Issues Warning to Somali leaders & Welcomes Somaliland’s”

Africa’s Complex 2022 Elections, Somaliland’s will be the most Democratic

Africa’s Complex 2022 Elections, Somaliland’s will be the most Democratic

Responding to the coups, conflicts, and other derailments of democratic processes in recent years, Africa’s 2022 elections are largely an effort to right the democratic ship of state on the continent. Continue reading “Africa’s Complex 2022 Elections, Somaliland’s will be the most Democratic”

Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland

Senator Risch's Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland

U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho)- a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee- in last month introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2022 (FY2022) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calling for the establishment of a security and defense partnership between the United States and Somaliland  Continue reading “Senator Risch’s Amendment Calls for Security & Defense Partnership with Somaliland”

President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists”

President Bihi: “No More Amnesty for Repented Unionists``

Leniency towards Somaliland political mercenaries involved in the political apparatus of Somalia and the easy passage for anyone thinking of crossing the Southern border has come to an end with the latest directive issued by the Somaliland President. This step should have been taken earlier since the law dealing with the consequences of such endeavors had been in place for some time now. Keep on Reading

America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing

America's Attention on Somaliland is Growing

In the three decades since declaring its independence following the fall of the Siad Barre regime, the breakaway region of Somalia is benefiting from a convergence of regional developments that have boosted its popularity among US policymakers. Somaliland is thus banking on growing US support to make its case for eventual diplomatic recognition. Continue reading “America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing”

Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

Dr. Claire Elder's Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

It is an article by Abdi Daud, which was first published on his blog page, and provides an in-depth look at the assumptions, errors and omissions in Dr. Claire Elder’s recent critical piece on Somaliland Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship”