The United States government has applauded the political agreement in the Somaliland election dispute and has called for dialogue to de-escalate tensions in Las Anod town. U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Chargé …
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Bihi meets UK MP pushing for Somaliland recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe President of the Republic of Somaliland, His Excellency Musa Bihi Abdi received on Monday UK MP Sir Gavin Williamson who has been involved in the independence cause of the …
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‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThis year has not been the best for Somaliland’s international reputation. After breaking away from Somalia in 1991, the de facto independent country cultivated an image as an “oasis of stability” in …
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Kenya to delay re-opening Somali border over “wave of attacks”
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterKenya will delay re-opening its border with Somalia because of a “wave of attacks” it blames on al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militants, interior minister Kithure Kindiki said on Wednesday. In …
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What Somalia admission to EAC bloc means
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somali government last week issued a public statement announcing that the seven presidents of the EAC countries had signed off the verification report, paving the way for its admission …
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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsSomaliland
Somaliland government responds to UN Security Council report on Las Anod conflict
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAmid escalating conflict in the contested city of Las Anod, the Government of the Republic of Somaliland appealed for increased support and understanding from the UN Security Council on June 8, 2023. …
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UK in fresh push for Somaliland to hold presidential elections
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe new British has reiterrated the importance of need for Somaliland to organise and hold the long overdue presidential elections. Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Mike Nithavrianakis, and President of Somaliland …
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Somali journalists praise outgoing US envoy Larry Andre for supporting press freedom
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterUS diplomats in Somalia have often aroused controversy. In fact, for nearly three decades after Somalia fell among warlords, the diplomats didn’t return to Mogadishu until after 2012, having run …
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Kenya and Somalia agree to phased re-opening of border
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterKenya and Somalia have agreed to reopen their common border after more than a decade, Kenya’s interior minister said on Monday as ties warm between the two neighbours following years …
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Somalia admission process into EAC on course
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe East Africa Community (EAC) Secretary General has revealed that the process to admit Somalia into the region is on course. Dr. Peter Mathuki says a report from the verification …