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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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Somalia issues new maritime regulations to manage vessels in its waters
Somalia introduced a new shipping directive aimed at regulating the movement of vessels within its territorial waters. The new regulation was reported over the weekend by the state-owned media Somalia National News Agency (SONNA). Going forward, vessels entering and operating within Somali national waters will be mandated to fly the…
Djibouti offers port to defuse Ethiopia-Somalia tension
Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf says his country has a proposal that could solve the dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia. In an interview with VOA's Horn of Africa Service, Youssouf said his country has offered to give Ethiopia access to the port of Tadjoura, about 100 kilometers (62 miles)…
Ethiopian Airlines ordered to re-register Somaliland’s cities as its destinations
Somaliland has given a three-week grace period for the Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai to re-register its cities namely Hargeisa and Berbera as their destinations in the autonomous region. Recently, Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai accepted an order from the Somali government in Mogadishu to remove the name “Somaliland” from their websites…
Somaliland orders crackdown after deadly Sanaag clash
The Somaliland government has called for peace in the Sanaag region following a deadly clash in the Goof district that claimed the lives of five people. The conflict, which erupted early Tuesday morning, is the latest flare-up in a series of violent confrontations between SSC-Khaatumo forces and Somaliland troops, deepening…
Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security deal, sources say
By Reuters Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday, three diplomatic and Somali government sources said, a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia. Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer together this year after Ethiopia signed a preliminary…
Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia’s dispute
By Abdolgader Mohamed Ali Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a military cooperation protocol between both countries in Cairo in mid-August. The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an African peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is scheduled to begin…
Somaliland contemplates strategic countermeasures in response to Somalia’s aggressive stance
By Farid Adrash Independent Analyst In light of Somalia’s recent intensification of pressure on Somaliland, including directives to airlines, financial institutions, and trade partners to refrain from using the name “Somaliland” in favor of “Somalia,” the de facto independent state is considering a comprehensive range of retaliatory measures. This move by…
Rising Ethiopian tensions threaten new AU mission in Somalia
The African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) are pressing forward with a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia despite facing hurdles as tensions with Ethiopia threaten to undermine efforts to combat the al-Shabaab insurgency. The new mission, set to replace the current peacekeeping force by the end of 2024, comes at…
Five killed as SSC-Khaatumo clash with Somaliland forces in Saanag
At least five people were killed Tuesday in a violent clash between SSC-Khaatumo forces and Somaliland troops in Goof district, Sanaag region, the latest escalation in a protracted and deadly territorial conflict. The violence erupted early in the morning when SSC-Khaatumo forces reportedly launched an attack that resulted in the…
Waddani to ensure Somaliland sovereignty is respected
By Abdirahman Irro The sovereignty and autonomy of the Republic of Somaliland are founded on the volition of its people and are unalterable. Political leaders, political associations, and political parties are all obligated to uphold and adhere to the desires and preferences of the general population. The WADDANI political party…