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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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Parliament approves 19 ministers in new Somaliland administration

Somaliland's House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved 19 ministers from President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro's new administration during the ninth session of its 10th sitting on Monday. Key cabinet members approved, including Minister of Information Ahmed Yasiin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle (65 votes), Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdirahman Dahir Aden (59 votes),…

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New Somaliland government to review controversial MoU with Ethiopia

Somaliland's new government has reiterated plans to review the canceled Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the previous administration with Ethiopia to ensure it serves Somaliland's national interests. Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Aden, who has been a vocal critic of the agreement, described the MoU as ambiguous. "What Ethiopia is…

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Somaliland commits to protecting free speech and protect journalists

Somaliland has pledged to strengthen its commitment to free speech, vowing to protect journalists and citizens from detention over opinions or facts deemed unfavourable by the government. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, fulfilling a key campaign promise, reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to democratic principles in a recent statement to civil…

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Sir Gavin Williamson calls for UK recognition of Somaliland following peaceful transition of power

Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP has urged the United Kingdom to take a decisive step in recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation. In a statement highlighting Somaliland’s democratic achievements, Sir Williamson said time has come for the internatiomal community to recognise Somaliland. His remarks followed a meeting with Somaliland’s newly…

Somaliland’s Foreign Policy Needs an Overhaul

By Ibrahim Muse With a new administration in power, Somaliland stands at a pivotal moment to redefine its foreign policy. For over three decades, Somaliland has struggled to effectively assert its sovereignty on the global stage, hindered by inconsistent diplomatic strategies and an inability to present a cohesive narrative. To…

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Irro directs ministers to deliver on election promises

President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi (Cirro) has ordered his ministers to deliver the promises the government and the Waddani party made to the citizens. The president said every minister should provide general information every 15 days in relation to his ministry on the ongoing projects, plans, the investments and…

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Somaliland leader affirms nation’s relationship with Ethiopia, Djibouti and US

The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Irro, has made it clear that Somaliland will never disregard…

Camel milk market in Somaliland growing as business activity

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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…