By Asher Lubotzky Should Israel recognize the pro-Western state located in the Horn of Africa—an area whose security importance for Israel has become even more pronounced over the past two …
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How a port town in Africa highlights the potential of frontier markets
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem When most investors look at frontier markets, they do so from a distance – placing small bets through funds managed by others. At DP World, as …
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Momentum builds behind Somaliland’s quest for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Nolawi M. Engdayehu After more than three decades of operating as a de facto state, Somaliland’s campaign for international recognition is entering a new phase. What once seemed an …
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Somaliland’s Youth: Leading recognition struggle, securing democratic future
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Abdifataah Hussien Osman Hanfi For more than three decades, Somaliland has stood as a paradox in international relations: a state that fulfills nearly all the requirements of sovereignty—peace, stability, …
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Why Kenya should look to Somaliland for its next big market
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Dr Mohamed A. Omar As global investors increasingly look beyond traditional markets, Somaliland is emerging as a compelling frontier, stable, open, and full of promise. For Kenyan businesses seeking …
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Somaliland recognition won’t cause Al-Shabaab backlash
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Rubin For more than three decades, Somaliland has governed itself as an independent country. Its democracy features real elections leading to peaceful transfers of power. It has its …
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Time for Trump to recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Rubin Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom formally recognized a Palestinian state. Their collective action both rewarded Hamas terrorism — notably, Hamas still holds its Jewish hostages — …
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Gateways to the Red Sea: The case for Israel–Somaliland normalization
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Amit Yarom Often described as a rare island of stability amid regional fragility, Somaliland is increasingly attracting interest from both global and regional powers, including the United States and …
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Thousands of Kenyans export their skills to Somaliland contributing to economy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEng. Abdi Ali Barkhad Over 8,000 teachers and skilled professionals from Kenya are currently living and working in Somaliland, contributing significantly to various sectors, particularly education and healthcare. Education Sector …
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Somaliland targets ‘Dealmaker-In-Chief’ Trump for US recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mike Brest Somaliland is not recognized as an independent country by any foreign government, but it is hoping to convince the Trump administration to change long-standing U.S. policy. Somaliland, which declared …