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Why Somaliland needs the visionary leadership of Dr Irro
By Abdi Halim M. Musa As Somaliland approaches a pivotal moment in its history, the choice between two distinct leaders—Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro and President Muse Bihi Abdi—could not be starker. Recent interviews and public addresses have highlighted the contrasting approaches of these leaders regarding leadership, unity, and their vision for the future. In a widely circulated interview, Dr.…
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Somaliland: Ethiopia deal looms large over presidential poll
The 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 in return for being granted an access to the port of Berbera and a lease of coastal land on which…
Somalia is becoming Africa’s Lebanon
The Horn of Africa, a region once described by Jeffrey Lefebvre as one of the world’s most “highly penetrated regional subsystems”, is on the brink of a dangerous turn as the several actors intensify their displays of power in Somalia. Turkey, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and other regional powers are…
Somaliland and Somalia – Nothing happens in a vacuum; everything happens for a reason
By: 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 economic migrants in almost every country across the globe? Why do we consistently perform poorly on global statistical measures, from…
Waddani’s strategic blueprint for Somaliland’s role in the global arena
By Abdi Halim M Musa (E-mail: halimusa4@gmail.com) As Somaliland approaches the presidential election on November 13, 2024, the nation finds itself at a crossroads. The choice before the people is more than just about who will lead for the next five years—it is a decision that will shape Somaliland’s future…
Habarjeclo’s bold step towards a brighter future: Why the clan’s support for Cirro is key to saving Somaliland
By Abdi Halim M Musa (E-mail: halimusa4@gmail.com) In a historic and decisive moment, the leadership of the Habarjeclo clan has made a bold and courageous decision to throw their collective weight behind Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro as their chosen presidential candidate for the upcoming November 2024 election. This move,…
The regional implications of the Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU
By Maxwell Webb Today, the Horn of Africa is still reeling from the impacts of Ethiopia’s January memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Somaliland (the unrecognized breakaway republic in northern Somalia), which granted Ethiopian naval forces access to twenty kilometers of Somaliland’s coastline. In return, according to claims by the government in Hargeisa, Ethiopia agreed to…