President Trump is expected to appoint Dr. J. Peter Pham, a prominent Republican Africa expert and strong advocate for Somaliland’s recognition, as the top U.S. State Department official overseeing African …
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Somalia urges Ethiopia to downgrade Somaliland Embassy in Addis to trade office
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia is now urging Ethiopia to downgrade the Somaliland Embassy in Addis Ababa to a trade office as the two countries continued with their charm offensive following the signing of …
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President Irro names ten new Director Generals to serve key ministries
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterPresident of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has appointed appointing new Director Generals to several key ministries. The appointments are part of President Irro’s ongoing efforts to …
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Archaeologists claim discovery of ancient Land of Punt in Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterArchaeologists in Somaliland have unveiled what they believe to be the site of the ancient “Land of Punt,” a fabled kingdom thought to have flourished thousands of years ago in …
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Upholding human rights will be key in Somaliland quest for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Jama Kayse Somaliland, a self-declared nation in the Horn of Africa, prides itself on being a democratic state that holds regular elections and maintains stability in a tumultuous region. …
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China’s ire on Somaliland a threat to stability in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Eid Ahmed The Horn of Africa, a region historically marked by conflict and instability, now faces an existential threat as foreign powers vie for influence. In this volatile landscape, …
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Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye granted licenses to operate as political parties
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has granted legal licenses to three political parties—Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye—allowing them to remain official political entities for the next decade. The licenses were awarded during a ceremony on …
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Nobel winner Prof. Robinson describes Somaliland as a compelling example of successful indigenous state-building
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn his 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics lecture titled “Paths towards the Periphery,” delivered in Stockholm on December 8, Professor James A. Robinson (pictured) presented Somaliland as a compelling example …
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How would US recognition of Somaliland reshape dynamics in the Horn of Africa?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Azhar Azam Situated in larger Horn of Africa with hundreds of miles of coastline along the Gulf of Aden, bordering Ethiopia to the south and west and Djibouti to …
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Parliament approves 19 ministers in new Somaliland administration
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved 19 ministers from President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s new administration during the ninth session of its 10th sitting on Monday. Key cabinet members approved, …