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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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Ex Somaliland army commander explains his reason of defecting to SSC

Brigadier General Saleeban Barre Geesood, a former commander in the Somaliland army who defected, stated that his decision to leave was due to the lack of effective measures to stop the ongoing war. He stated that he saw the need for peace and therefore joined the SSC. "From my perspective,…

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Somaliland electoral commission starts distributing voter cards for impending polls

The Somaliland Electoral Commission is set to distribute voter cards to participants in the latest electoral registration process. The Commission unveiled this plan at a press briefing in Hargeisa on Wednesday, announcing that the 10-day distribution period will kick off on May 31, 2023. "The National Commission of Somaliland wishes…

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Prime Minister Hamsa meets with SCC-Khatumo elders

Somalia Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre held a dinner meeting on Monday night with the traditional elders from the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions, collectively known as SCC-Khatumo. The discussions primarily focused on the ongoing situation in the contested town of Las Anod, situated in the Sool region, where continuous…

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Somali leaders reach landmark political agreement after meetings in Mogadishu

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, which includes the federal leaders, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and Deputy Prime Minister Salah…

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Elections funds are available, says Somaliland president

Somaliland 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 support. During a commemoration event on May 18, President Bihi reiterated that it is time for elections and emphasized that…

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Time for Somaliland and the Dhulbahante to talk

The 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 Dhulbahante said they wish to join Somalia rather than be governed any longer by Somaliland, which declared its independence in…

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China’s interference in Somaliland: Backing SSC rebels in Somaliland

By Mohamed Hussein Nour Somaliland, a self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa, has…

Camel milk market in Somaliland growing as business activity

Camel milk is a critical product for both consumers and businesses in Somaliland, according to Agrilinks,…

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…