Somalia’s political leaders have agreed to reshape the country’s political system after four days of meetings in the capital, Mogadishu. In a communique issued early Sunday, the National Consultative Council, …
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Elections funds are available, says Somaliland president
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi stated they have sufficient funds for the overdue elections and will not relinquish control of their affairs and power to outsiders to receive international aid …
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Time for Somaliland and the Dhulbahante to talk
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland army and militias associated with the Dhulbahante people have been fighting for control of Las Anod, capital of Somaliland’s Sool region, since February. The conflict began after the …
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Somali journalists praise outgoing US envoy Larry Andre for supporting press freedom
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterUS diplomats in Somalia have often aroused controversy. In fact, for nearly three decades after Somalia fell among warlords, the diplomats didn’t return to Mogadishu until after 2012, having run …
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The chairman of the opposition party UCID, Engineer Faysal Ali Warabe has criticized the outgoing President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, accusing him of leading the country towards chaos. Warabe denounced …
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Somaliland welcomes first woman MP in male dominated parliament
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe first female member of the Somaliland House of Representatives was officially sworn in as a MP on Saturday, after more than two years of the House being dominated by …
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Fresh fighting has erupted in the districts of Samakaab and DhabanSaar, located in the Sool region between the local forces known as SSC (Sool, Sanaag, Cayn) and the Somaliland forces. …
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Somaliland officers defect to join SCC-Khatumo forces
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA number of Somaliland army officers switched sides on Thursday, aligning themselves with the SCC-Khatumo forces. The identities of the officers have not been disclosed. However, it’s known that they …
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Puntland leader Deni must be carefull not to find himself in the same situation as Somaliland’s Bihi
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFor more than 30 years, Somaliland has been striving to become an independent state separate from Somalia. Despite facing opposition from the majority of Somalis, Somaliland has made significant progress …
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SSC traditional council leader Garad Ali urges Somaliland to withdraw its forces from Las Anod
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGarad Jama Garad Ali, the traditional clan chief (Garad) of the Dhulbahante and leader of the 33-member SSC traditional council, which claims to be the legitimate representative and administration in …