Tag: sovereignty

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”

United States Congratulatory Note on Somaliland Independence in 1960

United States Congratulatory Note on Somaliland Independence in 1960

According to Hon Edna Adan, the independence of Somaliland and that of Madagascar in June 1960 were only 8 hours apart from each other. Continue reading “United States Congratulatory Note on Somaliland Independence in 1960”

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”

Dr. Claire Elder – Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?

Dr. Claire Elder - Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?

Vigilant Somalilanders active on Twitter platform have given a deluge of factual responses to and exposed an enormous misinformation contained in a recent article doctored by Dr. Claire Elder. Bury your bias and come to your senses Dr. Claire Elder. The reality in Somaliland is well established and known to the international community. A single fabricated piece cannot tarnish its image. Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder – Who Funded Your Biased Piece on Somaliland?”

Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty

Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty

Unlike majority countries in Africa, Somaliland has never been colonized but rather was a British Protectorate because of the protection treaty that the elders of Somaliland signed with colonial Great Britain in 1884. Continue reading “Edna’s History Lesson on Somaliland Sovereignty”

US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition

US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition

The United States holds an important position in the global political and economic spheres, and the narratives making rounds in its political establishments are predictors of and influential force for the political world order that is to come in the global stage. Continue reading “US Congressman Calls for Somaliland Recognition”

Kenyan TVs Stepped into the Void Neglected by Somaliland’s TV Outlets

Kenyan TVs Stepped into the Void Neglected by Somaliland’s TV Outlets

Switch TV News is available across Kenya as a free to air channel. Continue reading “Kenyan TVs Stepped into the Void Neglected by Somaliland’s TV Outlets”

Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan

Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan

The Biden administration has approved its first arms sale to Taiwan, worth up to NT$21 billion. The deal includes 40 M109 self-propelled howitzers. Taiwan’s Presidential Office expressed gratitude for the deal, saying it will contribute to the security of the Taiwan Strait. Continue reading “Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan”

Somaliland: Africa’s Start Up Nation

Somaliland: Africa's Start Up Nation

Somaliland Republic is a nation in the Horn of Africa Continue reading “Somaliland: Africa’s Start Up Nation”

Somaliland-Somalia’s Case Calls for Foreign Intervention

Somaliland-Somalia's Case Calls for Foreign Intervention

There is no doubt that Africa and the rest of the world have not given the Somaliland case for statehood the attention and weight given to the similar cases of hers around the world. Continue reading “Somaliland-Somalia’s Case Calls for Foreign Intervention”