Author: Kathryn Tyson Contributor: Liam Karr Ethiopia and Somalia agreed on December 11 to work toward securing Ethiopian commercial access to the Red Sea as part of a Turkish-mediated deal that …
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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
Egypt and Somalia meet to discuss Red Sea and developments in Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEgypt’s foreign minister discussed Red Sea and developments in Somaliland with his Somali counterpart on Monday during bilateral talks in Cairo. The meeting happened around a month after Ethiopia and …
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International RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
With a new president, Somaliland seeks international recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAs the country’s new president took office a fortnight ago, following a peaceful election in a region otherwise in turmoil, Somaliland hopes to see its independence recognised by the international …
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In a significant step towards national reconciliation, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) convened a consultative meeting with the leadership of Somaliland’s three major political parties—WADDANI, KAAH, and KULMIYE—at the …
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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
China’s ire amid growing support from US for Somaliland recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterChina’s special envoy for the Horn of Africa Xue Bing has visited Somalia to assure the nation of Beijing’s support, amid growing support in Washington for recognition of the breakaway region of …
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New Somaliland government to cement people to people ties
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s Special Envoy to the African Union (AU) and the International Authority on Development (IGAD), Ambassador Abdillahi Mohamed Duale has expressed his confidence in the newly appointed President of Somaliland …
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Outgoing foreign minister hands over MoU agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia to new government
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland, Essa Kayd, provided an update on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the former administration of President Bihi reached with Ethiopia and …
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Laasgeel Institute welcomes Somaliland recognition bill Introduced to the U.S. Congress
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Laasgeel Institute, representing the 6.2 million citizens of Somaliland has welcomed the positive developments regarding Somaliland’s re-recognition, as widely reported by international media outlets. These reports suggest that the …
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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
Somaliland unfazed by Somalia-Ethiopia compromise
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe authorities in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland say their agreement to grant landlocked Ethiopia access to the sea in exchange for recognition remains intact despite Somalia and Ethiopia’s deal …
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Commentary/OpinionNewsPoliticsSomaliland
Opinion – Is Somaliland defying the odds, or are the odds based on a flawed premise?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Jamal Abdi Since Somaliland unilaterally declared independence in May 1991, the unrecognized state has established a democratic track record which only a few countries in the developing world can …