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Why Somaliland needs the visionary leadership of Dr Irro

By Abdi Halim M. Musa As Somaliland approaches a pivotal moment in its history, the choice between two distinct leaders—Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro and President Muse Bihi Abdi—could not be starker. Recent interviews and public addresses have highlighted the contrasting approaches of these leaders regarding leadership, unity, and their vision for the future. In a widely circulated interview, Dr.…

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Is President Guelleh’s iron grip on Djibouti eroding?

By Dr. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad The legacy of colonialism and interference from the U.S. and other states keeps Djibouti's president in office after 25 years. Djibouti needs democracy and sovereignty for its people. Djibouti is a tiny country of one million people, formerly French Somaliland, sitting on the mouth of the…

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Conflict in Las Anod and Crisis in Somaliland – External Investment, Intensifying Internal Competition, and the Struggle for Narrative

By Jethro Norman Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African…

Commentary/Opinion Hon of Africa News Somaliland 10 Min Read

Is Somaliland a victim of its own success?

Somaliland is a victim of its own success in promoting democracy and peace in the region and establishing ties with Taiwan and the United States.Somaliland is a victim of its own success in maintaining peace in the region by providing free border security for neighboring countries, offering protection for ships…

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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 concluded last week in Washington D.C. The U.S said it did not invite Eritrea due to strained diplomatic relations and…

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Reasons That Prove Holding Political Associations Election is Not Solution to the Somaliland Political Stalemate

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 pragmatically and agree holding political associations election before the presidential one. Based on the believe that the president intransigence (maro-ku-dheg)…

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Does Somaliland deserve to call itself a democracy?

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 governing party Kulmiye, in October 2022 extended the terms of office for themselves for five years and by two years…

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