By Moustafa Ahmad As Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties, Mogadishu has concurrently strengthened its relationship with Beijing as both recognized and unrecognized states vie for influence in the Horn of …
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It was the fall of 2024, and Jama, 37, had been chewing Khat that day, as he often did. Khat, an innocuous-looking, evergreen shrub that grows predominantly in East Africa, …
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The United Kingdom has called on Somaliland and SSC Khaatumo to exchange prisoners as a first step toward de-escalation in a conflict that has displaced thousands and disrupted trade in …
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has appointed Lieutenant General Nimcaan Yusuf Osman Gaaxnuug as the new military commander and Abdirahman Abdillahi Hassan Abdi Dhere as the new police chief. …
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The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) says it is happy with the efforts new Somaliland leader Abdirahman Irro has done to ensure freedom of the press. SJS however said the country’s …
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HealthNewsSomaliland
Baahi-koob, a go-to place for survivors of violence in Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn Somaliland, cultural and societal stigmas have long posed significant barriers to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in accessing justice and healing services. In 2008, the United Nations …
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Somaliland has announced a 50% salary increase for its armed forces, fulfilling part of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro’s campaign pledge to boost military pay. According to a presidential decree …
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EducationLifestyleNews
Driven to succeed – disabled young Somaliland woman shows the community her potential
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterYasmin Ibrahim Ali, 27, is celebrating financial independence after topping her college class – despite having had only two years of formal education – and getting a job in the …
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State to complete construction of 20 roads, says Minister Afgaab
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Minister of Transport and Roads Development of Somaliland, Hon. Osman Af-gaab Nur has said the government will complete the constructions of 20 major roads in the country. He made …
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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
Closer relations between Hargeisa and Taipei fit well into US strategy to compete with China
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Michele Maresca Somaliland is an un-recognised State which possess the 4 Montevideo criteria for Statehood: a) a permanent population; (b) a defined territory; (c) a government; and (d) the capacity …