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“We haven’t had enough time between one disaster and another” says MSF doctor on situation in Somalia
A senior doctor with the with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Baidoa, Somalia has described the humanitarian situation in the country as catastrophic. Dr Asma Aweis Abdallah said the drought in the country- the worst in four decades has forced people to move from their homes to look for health and humanitarian assistance. She said over the last…
‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership
This year has not been the best for Somaliland’s international reputation. After breaking away from Somalia in 1991, the de facto independent country cultivated an image as an “oasis of stability” in the Horn of Africa, conducting disarmaments and democratic elections despite lacking international recognition. But presidential elections scheduled for last year were delayed, and in February, long-held clan tensions erupted into…
‘Give us the stage and trust us’: how a British-Somali play became a sell-out smash hit
The lack of roles for Somali and Muslim women led writer and actor Sabrina Ali to create her own. Her…
Zaynab Mohamed a step closer to becoming first black woman in Minnesota Senate
Zaynab Mohamed has moved one step closer to her dream after winning Democratic primary elections last week. With this victory,…
Young Somalis falling victim to online fraud and betting apps
Ahmed Hussein Ali and his family in Elasha-Biyaha, on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu, descended into poverty almost…
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Irro receives rousing welcome in Salahlay district
Waddani Presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro received a rousing welcome in Salahlay district as his campaign for the Somaliland president took a higher gear. Irro while addressing the crowd said Somaliland is itching for change which his party is promising to bring. "You people are the ones who will bring change…
SOLJA urges the media fraternity to report responsibly
The Somaliland Journalists’ Association, SOLJA, has called on journalists in the country to be wary of news or items that are tailored to harm the country. A press release from the organization praised the steadfast role of journalists in protecting Somaliland’s interests, hence urging the scribes to promote cohesiveness and…
Somaliland a sacrificial lamb in the reckless policies of El-Sisi and Hassan Sheikh
By Abdirahman Yusuf Artan Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, the president of the Federal Government of Somalia, controls Mogadishu and its environs, which Al-Shabaab controls. He is recognized as the president of Somalia at international diplomatic forums. However, he pursues policies that are detrimental to the interests of the Somali people and…
World Bank appoints new country director for Somalia, other East African countries
Chinese national Qimiao Fan has been appointed the World Bank's new Country Director for Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Rwanda. His appointment took effect on September 1, 2024. Fan, a veteran development expert with over 35 years of experience, will oversee the World Bank's support program across the four East African…
Djibouti offers Abiy a coastal compromise as tensions escalate
The offer by Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf that would give Ethiopia access to the port of Tadjoura, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the border with Ethiopia, looks like the most serious and credible attempt to ease tensions that are threatening to engulf the Horn of Africa region (AC Vol 65 No 16, Djibouti…
Kulmiye government has failed to secure the state and deserves to go
By Ahmed A. Mohamoud In democratic societies, governments are entrusted with maintaining national security and safeguarding the integrity of a country’s borders. The national army plays a crucial role in this task, as its primary responsibility is to defend the nation from both internal and external threats. However, when a…
Arrested MP to face treason charges as government efforts to impeach him flops
The Somaliland government has announced that MP Mohamed Abiib Yusuf will face trial on treason charges, alleging that he engaged in activities to destabilize the state. Deputy Minister of Interior Abdillahi Hussein Mohamed revealed that the case against Abiib had been pending before the House of Representatives for some time.…
Somaliland lawmakers dismiss impeachment case against arrested MP Mohamed Abib
he Somaliland House of Representatives has dismissed charges against MP Mohamed Abiib, rejecting an effort by the prosecutor's office to strip him of his parliamentary immunity. The decision was made during an emergency session convened after Abiib's controversial arrest, which has sparked major concern among his family and supporters. Out…
MP Mohamed Abiib arrested at Hargeisa airport following government criticism
Somaliland Member of Parliament Mohamed Abiib was arrested on Monday at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa on his return from the United Arab Emirates, where he had recently criticized the Somaliland government and the Somali National Movement (SNM). The exact reason for Abiib's detention has not been disclosed by authorities.…
Ethiopia is worried over a defense deal between Egypt and Somalia as tensions rise in Horn of Africa
Ethiopia is increasingly concerned over a recent defense deal between Egypt and Somalia, two countries that Addis Ababa is embroiled in disputes with amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa region. Cairo and Mogadishu earlier this month signed a security agreement during a visit to the Egyptian capital by Somali…