Why It Is Time to ‘Africanize’ Somaliland’s Foreign Policy
By Moustafa Ahmad Few of us were surprised by the fact that the United States did not invite Somaliland and Eritrea to the U.S – Africa Leaders meeting, which was…
By Moustafa Ahmad Few of us were surprised by the fact that the United States did not invite Somaliland and Eritrea to the U.S – Africa Leaders meeting, which was…
The completion of political associations’ vetting process and handing over 10 political associations and 3 political parties, 13 in total to the National Election Commission has made many people think…
By Abdirahman Du’ale In the wake of a massive crackdown on the free media and forces for democratic change, Somaliland’s elders (upper) house, the Guurti, at the behest of the…
By Abdimalik Osman What can Somaliland learn from Somalia? Strange question, isn’t it? Perhaps you are aware of the current political tension in Somaliland where the opposition parties have rejected…
By CrisisGroup Somaliland’s hard-earned stability is at risk. November and December were supposed to bring two important elections: one to select the president, and the other to licence the three…
Ilhan Abdullahi Omar The continent of Africa has over 1.3 billion people – more than double the size of Europe. By 2050, that population is expected to double, giving it…
By Bashe Awil Omar Some time in March this year, Scott Perry, a member of the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee submitted a proposal to the House of Representatives seeking…
By Michael Rubin Africa is ground zero for the struggle to consolidate democratic gains. While the continent underwent a democratic revolution in the 1990s and early 2000s, the past decade has been difficult. It is in…
By Abby Maxman Last week, as world leaders gathered in New York for the 77th United Nations General Assembly, one topic came up more than most: looming famine. That’s because…
Americans like underdogs, especially when they are feisty, self-reliant, and stand up to bullies. I’ve just had the delight of visiting such a place: the self-declared, independent Republic of Somaliland…