Somalia and Somaliland are facing one of the worst droughts in decades after four consecutive poor rainy seasons. Failing crops and rising food prices, combined with ongoing insecurity and a …
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The Queen’s bank, Coutts in London has honoured the Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading global financial firm Dahabshiil Abdrirashid Duale for his contribution in the growth of the financial …
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Bihi out to dismantle democratic systems in Somaliland, says UCID party chairman
The opposition is now accusing President Musa Bihi of plotting to dismantle the Somaliland democratic system to remain in power. Chairman of the Opposition Party UCID Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe, …
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By Omar Mahmood On May 23, outgoing Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” officially handed over power to his successor Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The ceremony marked the conclusion of Somalia’s …
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Somaliland legally doesn’t exist, but Taiwan has spied an opportunity to make its mark
“It’s a secret,” smiles Allen C Lou, when asked how many Taiwanese personnel are based in Hargeisa, capital of the unrecognised state of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa. Taiwan is …
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Political impasse on presidential elections a threat to Somaliland democracy, says CPA
A report by the Centre for Policy Analysis on Somaliland now says the country should hold elections timely and periodically and embark on a process that ends all forms of …
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Owner of restaurant that hosted Waddani presidential candidate for tea arrested
Police in Somaliland have arrested a restaurant owner over his association with opposition politicians. Reports from Hargeisa indicate that Ahmed-Sayid a co-owner of Sima Tea shop was picked by suspected …
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Nowhere to hide for Bihi as women add their voice in presidential elections stand-off
There seem to be nowhere to hide for President Musa Bihi as women groups joined the fray to push his government to adhere to the elections calendar and have the …
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The Somaliland Energy Commission has moved in to stop the rising cost of electricity supply in the country. The commission has directed electricity providers to halt any increase in the …
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EU delegation concerned about political standoff in Somaliland after meeting opposition party
The European Union has expressed concern over the growing political tension in Somaliland due to the standoff between the government and the opposition on the impending presidential elections. The EU …