The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have reaffirmed their commitment to facilitate a smooth transfer of security responsibilities to Somali forces. Mohammed El-Amine Souef, the special representative of …
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Why the US military training base in Berbera became a cropper
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe U.S. government has, for the first time, unveiled the reasons behind the abrupt cancellation of a significant military training session in Berbera, a strategic coastal city in Somaliland. In a recent …
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Ex Somaliland army commander explains his reason of defecting to SSC
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBrigadier General Saleeban Barre Geesood, a former commander in the Somaliland army who defected, stated that his decision to leave was due to the lack of effective measures to stop …
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Journalists in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan face censorship, arrests, and violence-IPI
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterJournalists in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan faced significant pressure, including censorship, arrests, and violence, according to IPI monitoring of press freedom threats and violations for the month of April. In …
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UN Security council concerned about continuing violence in Las Anod
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Security Council on Wednesday voiced concern about the ongoing violence in Las Anod in the Sool region, which has led to a large number of civilian casualties and the …
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Defence ministry calls for international support to fight terrorism
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Ministry of Defense has asked the international community to stand up against terrorism and extremism after a suicide attack organized by terrorist groups was thwarted. According to the defence …
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More journalists arrested in Somaliland as Human Rights Centre hits at authorities
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Human Rights Centrehas condemned the arbitrary detention of journalists and social activists in Borama and Erigavo. According to a sstatement signed by Yasmin Omar H. Mohamoud, the Chairperson of …
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Somaliland electoral commission starts distributing voter cards for impending polls
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland Electoral Commission is set to distribute voter cards to participants in the latest electoral registration process. The Commission unveiled this plan at a press briefing in Hargeisa on …
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Booklet on maternal and infant healthcare launched in Hargeisa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTaiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland, Somaliland’s Ministry of Health Development, Taiwan ICDF, and Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital have launched the first maternal booklet in Somaliland …
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ExxonMobil will continue the search for big new oil and gas fields that can help fund alternative energy sources such as LNG and renewables, even as the threshold for committing …