Tag: SSC-Khatumo

Somaliland’s Diplomatic Momentum Stumbling Dangerously under the Current Foreign Minister

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”

Somaliland’s Centuries-old Borders won’t be Altered by Somalia’s PM Visit to Las Anod

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”

In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet

In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet

In resuming talks between Somalia and Somaliland after 11 years, the governments of Djibouti and Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Somaliland’s president, Musa Bihi Abdi, are meeting today. Continue reading “In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet”

SSC-Khatumo & Puntland’s Romantic Affair is Set to End

SSC-Khatumo & Puntland’s Romantic Affair is Set to End

The SSC-Khatumo traditional elders announced on Saturday that they will no longer choose MPs to represent them in the Puntland parliament, thereby ending their long history of involvement in local politics. Continue reading “SSC-Khatumo & Puntland’s Romantic Affair is Set to End”

Downplaying Somaliland’s Alerts on SSC-Khatumo Haunting Puntland Currently

Downplaying Somaliland’s Alerts on SSC-Khatumo Haunting Puntland Currently

The SSC-Khatumo committee’s one-year extension proposal sparked new debate and heightened tensions within Puntland State. Continue reading “Downplaying Somaliland’s Alerts on SSC-Khatumo Haunting Puntland Currently”