Somaliland, a self-governing region within Somalia, will be much closer to being recognized by the United States as the world’s newest country when Donald Trump returns to the White House …
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U.S. Delegation’s Somaliland visit marks turning point as Senator Risch urges shift from ‘One Somalia’ Policy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterU.S. Senator Jim Risch, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed optimism that the Biden administration may finally be moving away from its longstanding “One Somalia” policy. …
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Somaliland’s Elections: The Role of International Observers
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Brendon J. Cannon and Rashid Abdi Somaliland held its fourth presidential election under a one-person, one-vote system on 13 November 2024. This reaffirmed its status as the Horn of Africa’s most genuine democracy. As …
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Bihi meets US envoy and AFRICOM commander
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterOutgoing president of Somaliland, Muuse Biixi Abdi held a meeting with the Ambassador of the United States Amb. Richard H. Riley and the Commander of the United States Army of …
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Uneasy Neighbors: The Regional Impact of Ethiopia’s Expansionist Ambitions
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Yohannes Woldemariam In its renewed campaign for access to the Red Sea, Ethiopia is threatening to further destabilise the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia already has port access for trade …
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EthiopiaHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
Somalia demands Ethiopia scrap Somaliland deal as precondition for talks
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somali government has drawn a red line in its dealings with Ethiopia, insisting that Addis Ababa’s controversial pact with Somaliland must be scrapped before any dialogue can proceed. The …
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Somaliland’s Democratic Journey and what lies ahead
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Martin Duffy I served as international observer for Somaliland’s Presidential elections on 13 November 2024. With polls being delayed for two years, the incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of …
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Somaliland’s outgoing President Muse Bihi Abdi on Saturday inaugurated the newly rebuilt Waheen Market, a vital commercial hub reconstructed after a devastating fire razed it to the ground on April …
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Irro’s cabinet will have professionals, say close allies
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAs the president elect of Somaliland prepares go get down to work with his inauguration set for a fortnight, it remains to be seen what kind of cabinet he will …
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Somaliland shouldn’t snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Rubin On November 20, 2024, Somaliland’s National Election Commission announced the results of Somaliland’s latest elections: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro,” the head of the opposition Waddani Party triumphed, blocking incumbent President …