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Zaynab Mohamed a step closer to becoming first black woman in Minnesota Senate

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Zaynab Mohamed has moved one step closer to her dream after winning Democratic primary elections last week. With this victory, she is on the threshold to become first Black and youngest woman elected to the Minnesota Senate, On Tuesday’s vote, Mohamed, a 25-year-old Minneapolis resident, beat Todd Scott by earning 68 percent of the vote. “When I first thought about…

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Lawmakers dismiss charges against MP Abiib for the second time

Somaliland's Parliament has again dismissed charges against MP Mohamed Abiib, sparking renewed political and public backlash over his controversial detention. In a session held on Sunday, 43 out of 47 lawmakers voted to reject the charges, which included allegations of treason, defamation of the military, and aiding the enemy. The…

Bihi defies Somalia in pushing naval deal with Ethiopia

Somaliland's government remains committed to a controversial agreement with Ethiopia to lease part of its coastline for a naval base despite mounting opposition from Somalia and increasing international criticism. Speaking to a crowd of hundreds in Tog-Wajaale, President Muse Bihi Abdi vowed the deal would move forward, dismissing attempts to block…

Somali President declines meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister in Beijing

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declined a proposal to meet with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, according to diplomatic sources. Presidents of Djibouti and Mauritania and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the African Union's special envoy,…

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Irro receives rousing welcome in Salahlay district

Waddani Presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro received a rousing welcome in  Salahlay district as his campaign for the Somaliland president took a higher gear. Irro while addressing the crowd said Somaliland is itching for change which his party is promising to bring. "You people are the ones who will bring change…

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Somaliland a sacrificial lamb in the reckless policies of El-Sisi and Hassan Sheikh

By Abdirahman Yusuf Artan  Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, the president of the Federal Government of Somalia, controls Mogadishu and its environs, which Al-Shabaab controls. He is recognized as the president of Somalia at international diplomatic forums. However, he pursues policies that are detrimental to the interests of the Somali people and…

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Arrested MP to face treason charges as government efforts to impeach him flops

The Somaliland government has announced that MP Mohamed Abiib Yusuf will face trial on treason charges, alleging that he engaged in activities to destabilize the state. Deputy Minister of Interior Abdillahi Hussein Mohamed revealed that the case against Abiib had been pending before the House of Representatives for some time.…

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Waddani candidate Irro presentation papers to Electoral Committe

Waddani Presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro has officially submitted his papers to the electoral committee. Irro…

Camel milk market in Somaliland growing as business activity

Camel milk is a critical product for both consumers and businesses in Somaliland, according to Agrilinks,…

Opposition parties begin push for government to set Presidential election roadmap

Somaliland’s opposition parties UCID and Wadani are planning a meeting to push the government to…

Top US military official visits Somaliland amidst growing interest in Berbera

United States growing interest in Somaliland became clearer this week with the visit by General…