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“We haven’t had enough time between one disaster and another” says MSF doctor on situation in Somalia

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A senior doctor with the with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Baidoa, Somalia has described the humanitarian situation in the country as catastrophic. Dr Asma Aweis Abdallah said the drought in the country- the worst in four decades has forced people to move from their homes to look for health and humanitarian assistance. She said over the last…

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Somalia nears major debt relief milestone as World Bank reviews development progress

The World Bank and the Somali government held a two-day Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) this week to evaluate progress on development projects. The meeting took place as Somalia approaches the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Completion Point, which is a significant milestone that will unlock new financing opportunities for…

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Set clear timeline for presidential elections, US tells Somaliland government

The US State Department has expressed concern over the delay of Somaliland's presidential elections, initially scheduled for November 2022. They urged Somaliland authorities to establish a clear timeline and complete the polls as soon as possible. The US is prepared to restrict visa issuance to current or former Somali officials…

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US envoy asks Bihi to pulls back its forces from Las Anod conflict areas

The United States has expressed growing concern over the ongoing violence in Las Anod, Somaliland, and is urging parties involved to de-escalate the situation, adhere to the agreed ceasefire, and resume dialogue toward a peaceful resolution. The US State Department calls on Somaliland to pull back its security forces and…

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Somaliland government points accusing finger at Al Shabab in latest wave of attacks on its forces

The Somaliland government is now accusing terrorist group Al Shabab of leading attacks on its forces in the latest fighting in Las Anod. In a statement from the Presidency, Somaliland government cited the attack which occured on 26th March saying the Somaliland National Army positions were at their camp in Goljacade,…

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Somali mobile firms launch interconnection service

Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) said six mobile phone operators have completed their interconnection service, marking a significant milestone for the telecom industry. The NCA, the telecom industry regulator, said in a statement issued Sunday evening that the interconnection service will enable seamless connectivity between the operators and provide millions…

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Traditional elders from Mogadishu arrive in Las Anod to seek a peaceful solution to violent conflict

A group of traditional elders from Mogadishu arrived in the conflict-ridden town of Las Anod on Monday to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, which has been ongoing for three months. The committee has begun assessing the damage caused by the fighting in Las Anod, including the damage caused…

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China’s interference in Somaliland: Backing SSC rebels in Somaliland

By Mohamed Hussein Nour Somaliland, a self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa, has…

Camel milk market in Somaliland growing as business activity

Camel milk is a critical product for both consumers and businesses in Somaliland, according to Agrilinks,…

Opposition parties begin push for government to set Presidential election roadmap

Somaliland’s opposition parties UCID and Wadani are planning a meeting to push the government to…

Top US military official visits Somaliland amidst growing interest in Berbera

United States growing interest in Somaliland became clearer this week with the visit by General…