Somaliland will be much closer to being recognized by the United States as the world’s newest country when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Support for the …
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Somaliland’s Peaceful Handover withstands neighbourhood strains
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland reinforced its reputation as one of the Horn of Africa’s stronger democracies by staging a successful presidential election and ushering in a peaceful transfer of power. In this Q&A, …
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Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterByDaniel Haile Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance, marked by peaceful transitions of power. This accomplishment sharply …
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A Trump White House looks set to recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland, a self-governing region within Somalia, will be much closer to being recognized by the United States as the world’s newest country when Donald Trump returns to the White House …
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U.S. Delegation’s Somaliland visit marks turning point as Senator Risch urges shift from ‘One Somalia’ Policy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterU.S. Senator Jim Risch, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed optimism that the Biden administration may finally be moving away from its longstanding “One Somalia” policy. …
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Uneasy Neighbors: The Regional Impact of Ethiopia’s Expansionist Ambitions
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Yohannes Woldemariam In its renewed campaign for access to the Red Sea, Ethiopia is threatening to further destabilise the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia already has port access for trade …
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Somalia demands Ethiopia scrap Somaliland deal as precondition for talks
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somali government has drawn a red line in its dealings with Ethiopia, insisting that Addis Ababa’s controversial pact with Somaliland must be scrapped before any dialogue can proceed. The …
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Somaliland’s Democratic Journey and what lies ahead
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Martin Duffy I served as international observer for Somaliland’s Presidential elections on 13 November 2024. With polls being delayed for two years, the incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of …
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Irro’s cabinet will have professionals, say close allies
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAs the president elect of Somaliland prepares go get down to work with his inauguration set for a fortnight, it remains to be seen what kind of cabinet he will …
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Somaliland new president promises to maintain ties with Taiwan
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTaiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the new president-elect of Somaliland, for his victory over incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi as leader of the main …