By Abdinasser Ahmed Beijing is increasingly assertive in Africa, aiming to expand its influence. Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it has invested billions of dollars to establish a …
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Ethiopia’s maritime gamble: Seize Somaliland’s offer or yield to Somalia’s pressure?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed The Horn of Africa stands at the crossroads of its history. In January 2024, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that can …
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Somaliland minerals could help the US diversify its supply chains
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Bashe Awil Omar As the conflict in Ukraine continues and relations between Washington and Beijing grow more complicated, American policy-makers are looking for reliable partners in the Horn of …
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Somaliland’s Abaarso Network should be the new model for USAID
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Rubin There is no doubt that waste, fraud, and abuse permeate the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Some of this, including USAID’s disbursement of more than $100 million to …
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Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Mogadishu: A diplomatic dance or a shift away from Somaliland?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Bashe Awil Omar The recent visit of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu has once again sparked speculation about Ethiopia’s position on Somaliland. With the January 1, 2024, MoU still fresh …
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Time for the United States to Back Somaliland-Taiwan Ties
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Moustafa Ahmad and Sacad Muhumed In recent months, several international and regional media outlets have reported the incoming Trump Administration’s impending recognition of Somaliland. Somaliland is a country in the Horn of Africa that …
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Russia’s making strategic moves in Somaliland and Djibouti
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterRussia’s diplomatic and economic engagements in the Horn of Africa took center stage last week, with high-profile interactions in Djibouti and Somaliland. A visit by Djibouti’s National Assembly Speaker to …
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World Governments Summit 2025 was Somaliland’s defining moment on global stage
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed The World Governments Summit 2025, held recently in Dubai, brought together world leaders, policymakers, and business leaders for discussions on governance in the digital age and …
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Time African Union sorted the Somaliland-Somalia standoff
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mohamed Abdisamad The African Union (AU) can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing dispute between Somaliland and Somalia. This unresolved conflict is not just a bilateral issue; …
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A Tale of Two Futures: How Somaliland built stability while Somalia battles crisis
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed Somaliland and Somalia represent two sharply contrasting approaches to governance in the Horn of Africa. While both have had a common historical foundation, they have taken …