President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has appointed appointing new Director Generals to several key ministries. The appointments are part of President Irro’s ongoing efforts to …
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Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye granted licenses to operate as political parties
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has granted legal licenses to three political parties—Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye—allowing them to remain official political entities for the next decade. The licenses were awarded during a ceremony on …
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Nobel winner Prof. Robinson describes Somaliland as a compelling example of successful indigenous state-building
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn his 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics lecture titled “Paths towards the Periphery,” delivered in Stockholm on December 8, Professor James A. Robinson (pictured) presented Somaliland as a compelling example …
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How would US recognition of Somaliland reshape dynamics in the Horn of Africa?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Azhar Azam Situated in larger Horn of Africa with hundreds of miles of coastline along the Gulf of Aden, bordering Ethiopia to the south and west and Djibouti to …
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Parliament approves 19 ministers in new Somaliland administration
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’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, …
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New Somaliland government to review controversial MoU with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’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 …
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Somaliland commits to protecting free speech and protect journalists
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland 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 …
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Sir Gavin Williamson calls for UK recognition of Somaliland following peaceful transition of power
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSir 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 …
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Somaliland’s Foreign Policy Needs an Overhaul
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy 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 …
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Irro directs ministers to deliver on election promises
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterPresident 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 …