The Supreme Court of Somaliland has overturned certain sections of the electoral law following a petition by the nation’s President, Muse Bihi Abdi. The legal action modified specific clauses within …
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Ethiopian ambassador to Somalia apologizes for comments on Somaliland’s status
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopian Ambassador to Somalia, Muqtar Mohamed Waare, has issued an apology for remarks that sparked controversy and led to speculations about his potential dismissal. Earlier this week, Ethiopian media reported …
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President Bihi confirms Ethiopian naval base lease and formal recognition of Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn a revealing interview with Somaliland National TV, President Muse Bihi Abdi of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland elucidated the critical aspects of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia. President …
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Analysis: A port deal puts the Horn of Africa on the brink
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBY CALEB WEISS AND JAMES BARNETT With Washington focused on the threat to international shipping from Yemen, trouble is brewing on the other side of the Red Sea as well. …
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Waddani objects to President Bihi’s returning electoral law to the Senate
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s opposition party, Waddani, has strongly opposed the electoral law, Code No. 91, which the President sent back to the Senate House. Last week, the President of the breakaway region …
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Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has turned away a plane transporting officials from Ethiopia to the self-declared republic of Somaliland in a major escalation of the diplomatic row between the countries. Somalia’s information minister …
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Waddani urges government to consult before entering into agreements
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterWaddani opposition party in Somaliland has expressed its position following the agreement between the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. Waddani stated that …
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UK MP praises Ethiopia’s move to recognise Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSir Gavin Williamson, Conservative Member of the UK Parliament for South Staffordshire, hailed the news of Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland and called on the UK government “to show leadership and …
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Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has described an agreement that landlocked Ethiopia made with the self-declared republic of Somaliland over sea access as an act of “aggression”. Somaliland seceded from Somalia more than 30 …
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Somalia and Somaliland agree to resume dialogue
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia and of Somaliland have agreed to resume dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, after long-running political tensions and years of deadlock. The deal signed on Friday followed two days of …