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Taiwan Card Taken lightly in Somaliland

Taiwan Card Taken lightly in Somaliland

The quest for Somaliland’s sovereignty endorsement and the nation’s economic empowerment are two intertwined initiatives that must not be abandoned one for the other.  Continue reading “Taiwan Card Taken lightly in Somaliland”

Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition

Scholarly Discussion on Somaliland Case for Recognition

Abdirahmam Mohamed Abdi Daud – an Australian national of Somaliland descent – recently had a zoom meeting with the editor-in-chief of The Washington Outsider website – Irina Tsukerman – Keep on reading

Why America LOVES Somaliland

Why America LOVES Somaliland

US Senator Chris Van Hollen says he is “all in” when it comes to US-Somaliland relations. Lots of other important people in Washington feel similarly. Continue reading “Why America LOVES Somaliland”

Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case

Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, US Ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor for Honors College at Texas Tech University in an interview with Africa Broadcasting Service elaborated on the Somaliland case, the current situation in Ethiopia, and French Cameron Continue reading “Amb. Tibor Nagy Enlightening America about Somaliland Case”

Taiwan Donates locally Developed Medigen COVID-19 Vaccine to Somaliland

Taiwan Donates locally Developed Medigen COVID-19 Vaccine to Somaliland

Taiwan yesterday announced that it would donate 150,000 doses of the domestically developed Medigen COVID-19 vaccine to Somaliland as part of its continued assistance to the self-governing east African state to combat the pandemic. Continue reading “Taiwan Donates locally Developed Medigen COVID-19 Vaccine to Somaliland”

Taiwan vs. China – The Rocky Road to Democracy

Taiwan vs. China - The Rocky Road to Democracy

For China, it’s a renegade province that must be brought into line. The Taiwanese, on the other hand, see themselves as a legitimate, independent, democratic state. Keep on reading

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S

As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East African “country” is offering the U.S. a deal that it says could counter China’s advance. Continue reading “Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S”

Taiwan’s CPC Farms into Genel’s SL10B13 Block in Somaliland

Taiwan’s CPC Farms into Genel’s SL10B13 Block in Somaliland

CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) has been exploring for oil in Africa for decades. In 2006, it signed a contract with Chad’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy under the name of OPIC Africa. In 2011, it discovered a large amount of crude oil at the first well. Keep on reading

Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World

Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World

Much of its success is driven by a lack of dependence on anyone, but now it must balance war and great power jockeying in the region. Continue reading “Somaliland: Rare Success Story in Turbulent Part of the World”

Somaliland Foreign Minister’s Visit to U.S.A

Somaliland Foreign Minister's Visit to U.S.A

A high-level government delegation from the Republic of Somaliland, led by Foreign Minister Dr. Essa Kayd Mohamoud accompanied by Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, concluded a six-day visit to Washington, DC, and New York City, where they met with a number of top government officials, advocacy organizations, experts and academics focused on the Horn of Africa. They also held community events with members of the Somaliland diaspora in the United States. Continue reading “Somaliland Foreign Minister’s Visit to U.S.A”