Somalia Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre held a dinner meeting on Monday night with the traditional elders from the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions, collectively known as SCC-Khatumo. The discussions …
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Somali leaders reach landmark political agreement after meetings in Mogadishu
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s political leaders have agreed to reshape the country’s political system after four days of meetings in the capital, Mogadishu. In a communique issued early Sunday, the National Consultative Council, …
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International RelationsNews
UK in fresh push for Somaliland to hold presidential elections
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe new British has reiterrated the importance of need for Somaliland to organise and hold the long overdue presidential elections. Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Mike Nithavrianakis, and President of Somaliland …
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Human Rights Centre, CPJ demand unconditional release of freelance journalist Bushaaro Ali
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Human Rights Centre and the Committee to protect Journalists have condemned the arbitrary detention of Bushaaro Ali Mohammed (Baanday), a freelancer who has worked for many media houses in …
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Horn of AfricaNews
Aid agencies urge global donors to fund humanitarian response in Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterMore than 20 aid agencies on Monday called on global donors to address the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa by making financial pledges required to fully …
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Commentary/OpinionNewsSomaliland
Somaliland crisis: delayed elections and armed conflict threaten dream of statehood
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterWith a presidential election delayed for months and deadly clashes between security forces and clan militias, Somaliland’s reputation for stability lies in ruins. Violence erupted in the breakaway northern Somalia …
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Elections funds are available, says Somaliland president
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi stated they have sufficient funds for the overdue elections and will not relinquish control of their affairs and power to outsiders to receive international aid …
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Time for Somaliland and the Dhulbahante to talk
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland army and militias associated with the Dhulbahante people have been fighting for control of Las Anod, capital of Somaliland’s Sool region, since February. The conflict began after the …
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Story by Teresa Wright Ilwad Elman knew she would be risking her safety and possibly even her life by going back to Somalia — but she was determined to go. …
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Somali journalists praise outgoing US envoy Larry Andre for supporting press freedom
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterUS diplomats in Somalia have often aroused controversy. In fact, for nearly three decades after Somalia fell among warlords, the diplomats didn’t return to Mogadishu until after 2012, having run …