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 given recognition at youth conference in Addis
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland is participating in an important conference taking place in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where it has been granted significant official status. The Addis Ababa conference, which focuses …
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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsSomaliland
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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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsNews AnalysisSomaliland
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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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsNews AnalysisPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
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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UN calls for more resources as drought situation in Somalia escalates
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe United Nations relief agency on Monday called for efforts to mobilize more resources in response to an escalating drought crisis in several areas of Somalia. The UN Office for …
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President Ciro’s strategic recalibration of regional alliances: A bold move with profound implications
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin, Hargeisa, Somaliland In a deliberate and strategic departure from tradition, Somaliland’s newly elected President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Ciro has chosen the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
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Closer relations between Hargeisa and Taipei fit well into US strategy to compete with China
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Michele Maresca Somaliland is an un-recognised State which possess the 4 Montevideo criteria for Statehood: a) a permanent population; (b) a defined territory; (c) a government; and (d) the capacity …
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Berbera Port offers lower-risk logistical hub and military staging ground than zones closer to Yemen
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Eric Navarro When the Houthis increased their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the United States and key allies stepped up their military …