Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has accused Ethiopia of “flagrantly violating” Somalia’s territorial integrity following Ethiopia’s unexpected announcement of plans to lease a portion of coastline from the self-declared breakaway …
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The Wadani party is making string inroads in the eastern region, attracting thousands of people who are calling for change. A large delegation, led by candidate Abdirahman Irro and Wadani …
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Ethiopia considering shifting fuel imports to Berbera from Djibouti port
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia is considering shifting its fuel imports from Djibouti to Somaliland’s Berbera port, citing long-standing capacity issues at Djibouti’s Horizon Oil Storage Depot, according to reports from multiple independent Ethiopian …
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Trouble at the double in Somali airspace
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Alan Dron Airline pilots must be able to trust absolutely the instructions they receive from air traffic controllers. Which makes recent incidents over Somalia a matter of concern. Pilots …
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Bihi talks of upcoming elections amid opposition gaining popularity
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterDespite growing popularity of the opposition ahead of Somaliland presidential elections on November 13, the nation’s president Musa Bihi Abdi has called on the citizens to elect a dependable person …
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From Rural Somaliland to U.S. Success: Arafat’s journey of education and athletics talent
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterArafat Mahamud Jama’s journey from the rural outskirts of the Sanaag region to a prestigious scholarship in the United States is a story of determination and resilience. Born in 2008 to …
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Rising Somalia-Ethiopia tensions threaten Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGrowing tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, heightened by arms shipments, risk destabilising the fragile Horn of Africa and creating opportunities for the Islamist insurgents of Al-Shabaab, experts say. The region …
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Italy suspends Schengen visas for Somalia amid EU immigration restrictions
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterItaly has suspended the issuance of Schengen visas for Somali citizens, marking a significant shift in the European Union’s broader tightening of immigration controls. The announcement was made on Wednesday …
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Elections Commission meets with international community delegates
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe National Electoral Commission on Wednesday held a meeting with members from the international community to update them on the forthcoming Somaliland presidential elections. The international delegates are drawn from …
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Somaliland raises alarm over Egypt’s Supply of weapons to Mogadishu
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Government of the Republic of Somaliland has expressed profound concern over the recent transfer of heavy weapons to the Mogadishu administration by Egypt, warning that the move endangers the …