The presidential election in Somaliland, scheduled for 13 November, promises to be closely contested. A controversial – and still secret – memorandum of understanding (MoU) about Ethiopia potentially recognising Somaliland …
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Somalia is becoming Africa’s Lebanon
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Horn of Africa, a region once described by Jeffrey Lefebvre as one of the world’s most “highly penetrated regional subsystems”, is on the brink of a dangerous turn as …
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Somaliland and Somalia – Nothing happens in a vacuum; everything happens for a reason
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Sagal Mohamed (Ashour) Why are Somalis spread across the world, sida sanood meel walba ku dadatayn (like coins, scattered everywhere)? Why are we current or former refugees, asylum-seekers, and …
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Defense Minister warns Ethiopia – Somalia will defend its sovereignty
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has affirmed that Somalia will not be intimidated by recent threats from Ethiopia, stressing that the Somali government is fully prepared to defend …
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More top politicians continued to troupe to opposition part Waddani from ruling pasrty Kulmiye as the date for the presidential elections nears. Renown politician Hussein Dayr is among leading personalities …
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Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential Election: A Razor-Thin contest between Continuity and Change
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Ali Yusuf alyusufu2022@outlook.com Somaliland gears up for its presidential and party elections on November 13, the political environment is fraught with tension, high stakes, and significant expectations. The upcoming election …
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Somaliland NEC Releases Election Campaign Schedule
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Somaliland has officially released the campaign schedule for the highly anticipated Presidential and Political Party elections. According to the announcement, the campaign period will …
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Taiwan invests $24 million to boost healthcare and elections in Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTaiwan has committed $22 million to rebuild the Hargeisa General Hospital and an additional $2 million to support Somaliland’s upcoming elections, strengthening ties between the two unrecognized states as they …
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Somaliland signs agreement with UAE firm to modernize mineral testing
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy signed a cooperation agreement with Emirates Industrial Laboratory, a UAE-based company, to develop advanced mineral testing facilities in the region. The agreement, signed in …
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Somaliland opposition presidential hopeful secures major endorsement
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAbdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro) of Waddani opposition party in Somaliland has secured the endorsement of Habar Jeclo (Isaaq sub-clan). This constituency’s support means Irro’s election is guaranteed. This latest …