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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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Somaliland elections: what’s at stake for independence, stability and shifting power dynamics in the Horn of Africa

By Brendon J. Cannon (Associate Professor, Khalifa University) Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024. The results of the election will be important for two main reasons. First, what the leadership outcome will mean for Somaliland’s democratic credentials. Second, it will have implications for Somaliland’s push…

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Effects of Bihi’s non visionary leadership of Somaliland

By: Abdi Jama In the intricate landscape of global politics, unrecognized states such as Somaliland occupy a precarious and unique position. Since declaring its independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland has demonstrated resilience and a potential for self-governance, despite lacking international recognition. However, under the leadership of President Colonel Muse…

Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high

Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the Somali army against the jihadist threat by al-Shabaab. Egypt’s potentially destabilising presence in the region is seen a direct consequence of…

Somaliland deserves independence before Palestinians

By Michael Rubin In the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, European countries cast aside Oslo Accords-era commitments to demand Palestinians cease terrorism as a precondition to independence. When Western diplomats condemned Israel for its counterterrorism operations against Hamas, they did not question what it meant that Hamas had siphoned off billions of…

The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in formulating a new development discourse in the Horn of Africa

By Dr. Mohamed Hagi The formal establishment of Somaliland-Taiwan relationship in 2020 is a watershed moment that demonstrates the countries’ innovative and pragmatic approaches to international cooperation. Both Somaliland and Taiwan have a special position as nations seeking more respect on the international scene, which has inevitably brought them together.…

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Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential Election: A Razor-Thin contest between Continuity and Change

By Ali Yusuf alyusufu2022@outlook.com Somaliland gears up for its presidential and party elections on November 13, the political environment is fraught with tension, high stakes, and significant expectations. The upcoming election pits the long-standing ruling party, Kulmiye, against the rising opposition force, Waddani. While the political contest has captured the imagination…

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By Said W. Hersi The story of Somaliland is marked by resilience, hope, and self-determination.…

Camel milk market in Somaliland growing as business activity

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Opposition parties begin push for government to set Presidential election roadmap

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Top US military official visits Somaliland amidst growing interest in Berbera

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