The Somaliland Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over the prolonged detention of MP Mohamed Abiib, who has been held at Mandera Prison for over two weeks without formal charges. …
Politics
-
-
Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
War scenarios and conflict contexts: critical relations between Somalia, Ethiopia and Egypt
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe situation in the Horn of Africa is extremely complex. Somalia is arming itself to fight more effectively against Al-Shabaab terrorists, while in Ethiopia the situation is critical due to …
-
Horn of AfricaNewsPoliticsSomalia
Somalia ‘open’ to supporting Ethiopia rebels
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s minister of foreign affairs has said Somalia will consider establishing contacts with and support rebels fighting in Ethiopia if the Ethiopian government attempts to implement the deal it signed …
-
NewsPoliticsSomaliland
Waddani candidate Irro presents papers to Electoral Committe
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterWaddani Presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro has officially submitted his papers to the electoral committee. Irro who two days ago was endorsed officially as the party’s presidential candidate will fight it …
-
Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
BREAKING: Somaliland government orders shut down of Egyptian library in Hargeisa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland has ordered the shut down an Egyptian-owned library in Hargeisa on Wednesday without providing details about the reasons behind the closure. The state-owned media confirmed the closure …
-
EthiopiaNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
Somali PM rejects Ethiopia’s claim over maritime waters
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has strongly opposed Ethiopia’s alleged attempts to claim Somalia’s territorial waters or enforce a disputed agreement with Somaliland, stating that his government will not …
-
NewsPoliticsSomaliland
Waddani officially endorses Irro as presidential candidate
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe central council of Waddani party has voted for Murrashax Abdirahman Irro to be the presidential candidate of the party in the November 13 elections. Irro will now face the …
-
NewsPoliticsSomaliland
Waddani holds council meeting in Hargeisa to set campaign strategy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland main opposition party WADDANI officially kickstarted its council meeting that will culminate to the party convention to confirm its presidential candidate for the November 13 elections. The meeting of …
-
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Sunday that his country would “humiliate” any nation that threatens its sovereignty, as tensions spiral in the volatile Horn of Africa. Africa’s second most …
-
NewsPoliticsSomaliland
Lawmakers dismiss charges against MP Abiib for the second time
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’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 …