By 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 …
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Defending national interests, changing world’s rights and upholding new tactics
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterProtecting national interests is a non-stop process, based on a deep understanding of how national security and economic interests change when internal and external facts change. The history of international …
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Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Somaliland, and the potential for further regional instability
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Abigail Kabandula The budding partnership between Ethiopia and Somaliland risks destabilizing the Horn of Africa. On January 2, 2024, President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi and Ethiopian Prime Minister …
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India and the UAE must advocate for Somaliland’s recognition as a sovereign nation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy:Savio Rodrigues In the intricate web of geopolitics, the recognition of sovereignty remains one of the most consequential acts the international community can undertake. Somaliland, a de facto independent state …