Somalia has declared an Ethiopian diplomat working in Mogadishu a persona non grata. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the diplomat of engaging in …
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Five in police custody for brandishing guns during presidential campaigns
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterPolice have arrested five individuals who have been brandishing guns and threatening the peace during the presidential elections campaigns. A day after photos and videos of several individuals associated with …
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Kulmiye party penalized for violating electoral code of conduct
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterRuling Kulmiye party has been found guilty of electoral malpractices by the Somaliland electoral ethics and dispute resolution committee. The committee identified multiple instances where the Kulmiye party and its …
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A Just and Transparent Tomorrow: Why Somaliland needs Dr Abdirahman Cirro for True Governance Reform
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Abdi Halim M. Musa In every successful society, justice, transparency, and accountability are the cornerstones of governance. As Somaliland moves closer to its critical presidential election on November 13, …
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Somaliland presidential elections places nation’s democracy to test
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s Election Commission is completing final preparations for a crucial election expected to draw over a million voters, a critical test of transparency and fairness as the region deepens its …
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“We will make an informed view of the [MoU] based on Somaliland’s long-term interest” – Mohamed Abdillahi Omar, Somaliland opposition leader
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, a region Somalia’s federal government regards as part of its own territory, has attracted considerable attention in the …
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The UK should look less to Somalia but More to Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Georgia L. Gilholy It was scorching hot inside the Hargeysa Cultural Centre. There was a printed photo of a BBC journalist given pride of place on one of the …
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Exploring Somaliland’s unique clan-based governance system
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland, an unrecognised state that broke away from Somalia, has carved its own path with a distinct government, currency, and borders. Since 1991, Somaliland has risen from the ruins of …
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Somaliland Intelligence probes armed Kulmiye Party supporters at Hargeisa rally
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s intelligence agency has launched an investigation into armed supporters of the ruling Kulmiye party, who allegedly intimidated people with pistols and guns during a rally in Hargeisa on Monday …
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NEC, Information ministry and journalists’ association sign code of conduct to guide elections coverage
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn a significant step toward promoting ethical standards in media coverage, the National Elections Commission (NEC), Ministry of Information, and journalists’ associations signed a Code of Conduct at the NEC …