Israel’s plans to establish a military base in Somaliland is likely to heighten diplomatic tensions between Somalia and the Middle Eastern state. According to the Qatari state-funded Middle East Monitor, …
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Somaliland’s Opposition Leader Meets with the EU Ambassador
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterHargeisa, Somaliland: Somaliland’s primary opposition candidate for the presidency, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro”, along with his team, recently held a meeting with Karin Johansson, the Ambassador of the …
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Israel’s strategic interest in establishing a base in Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIsrael is reportedly seeking to establish a military base in Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northern Somalia, to enhance its security measures against threats from Yemen’s Houthis and bolster …
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Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEgypt 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 …
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Taiwan’s presence in Somaliland: Interview with Ambassador Allen Lou
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Richard Atimniraye Taiwan and Somaliland are two countries operating within challenging international frameworks, as they are not recognized or only partially recognized by the international community. Both territories operate independently …
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Israel’s quest for strategic depth in the Horn of Africa through Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Ahmet Vefa Rende Somaliland attracts the attention of many states due to its geopolitical location. A former British colony, it borders Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia. Previously an autonomous region …
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The president of Somaliland Muuse Biixi Abdi welcomed the Ambassador of Sweden in the palace Amb. Joachim Waern. The two discussed the strengthening of the ties between Somaliland and …
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The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in formulating a new development discourse in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy 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 …
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Somaliland: Ethiopia deal looms large over presidential poll
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe presidential election in Somaliland, scheduled for 13 November, promises to be closely contested. A controversial – and still secret – memorandum of understanding (MoU) about Ethiopia potentially recognising Somaliland …
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Somaliland and Somalia – Nothing happens in a vacuum; everything happens for a reason
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Sagal Mohamed (Ashour) Why are Somalis spread across the world, sida sanood meel walba ku dadatayn (like coins, scattered everywhere)? Why are we current or former refugees, asylum-seekers, and …