Weeks turned into months, and still the rains never came. As the drought in Somalia scorches the land, the chances for a family’s survival wither and die like crops and …
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Somaliland condemns Somalia support to SSC -Khaatumo
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has strongly condemned the recognition given by the Federal Government of Somalia to the SSC-Khaatumo administration, which is based in the city of Las Anod. The move has been …
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The UN’s special envoy for Somalia on Thursday issued a stark warning to the Security Council about a sharp uptick in civilian casualties suffered last year in the violence-wracked Horn …
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Horn of Africa nations reject Ethiopia’s bid to gain direct access to Red Sea Port
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterDjibouti, Somalia, and Eritrea have rejected a request from Ethiopia to engage in talks aimed at securing access to the Red Sea, as reported by Bloomberg. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy …
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Somali authorities free journalist after 56 days in detention
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA freelance journalist who had been detained in Somalia for 56 days has been cleared of all charges. The Banadir Regional Court declared Mohamed Bulbul (pictured) free on Wednesday after …
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International RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
Somaliland rejects talk of unification with Somalia after Museveni comment
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has said it has no plans to discuss unity with Somalia, appearing to contradict Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who said he would act as a “unification mediator” between the …
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Somaliland condemns federal lawmakers’ Las Anod visit
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland government on Saturday strongly condemned a visit this week by ministers and lawmakers from the federal government and Puntland state to Las Anod town, the capital of the …
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The app teaching Somalis to read and write
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterHodan Artan is patching up the roof of her home, sewing together pieces of fabric of different colours with blue string. She works as a cleaner in Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa. …
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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has banned TikTok, messaging app Telegram and online-betting website 1XBet to limit the spread of indecent content and propaganda, its communications minister said. “The minister of communications orders internet …
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Somalia suspends athletics head after runner goes viral in snail-paced 100m
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s athletics boss has been suspended after an untrained runner went viral for taking nearly 22 seconds to complete the 100-metre sprint at an international competition. Nasra Abukar Ali, 20, …