By Mohamed Abdi Idiris In recent years, the strategic importance of the Red Sea has grown dramatically. Once viewed primarily as a vital shipping corridor connecting Europe and Asia, the …
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War in the Gulf, ripples in the Red Sea: Somaliland as the strategic cente
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe escalating confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, is not confined to the Gulf. Its tremors reach the Red Sea, a …
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Somaliland and Israel reshape the Red Sea
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mohamed Abdi Idiris The Red Sea has never been just water. It is a corridor of history, commerce, faith, and power. From ancient trade routes to modern energy shipments, …
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Nurse to nation-builder, Somaliland’s honorary ‘first lady’ hails ‘natural’ ties with Israel
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAt 88, former Somaliland foreign minister Edna Adan Ismail bubbles with enthusiasm about Israel’s landmark recognition of the state in December. “I’m so glad that we can openly say the …
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Somaliland offers U.S. exclusive mineral access, military bases in exchange for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has offered the United States exclusive access to key mineral deposits and the possibility of hosting American military facilities, as the self-declared republic intensifies efforts to secure international recognition …
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Somaliland appoints Hagi as ambassador to Israel
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIsrael has formally accepted the appointment of Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Hagi, according to a letter sent by the Foreign Ministry to the office of Somaliland President Abdirahman …
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KAAH party rules out future talks with Somalia, accuses Mogadishu of interference
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s largest opposition party, KAAH, has rejected any future dialogue with Somalia, accusing the federal government in Mogadishu of interfering in Somaliland’s internal affairs through the creation of the Northeastern …
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Somaliland, Djibouti highway inches closer
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterInitial work is set to commence on a planned new road linking Djibouti with Somaliland after the African Development Bank (AfDB) published a request for consultancy services on the first …
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Somaliland police complete landmark training in Nairobi
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland Police officers have wrapped up a week-long multinational training program in Nairobi, Kenya organized by the United Kingdom and Slovenia. The event united forces from 18 nations, including Burkina …
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Somaliland strengthens financial and diplomatic cooperation with Taiwan
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland and Taiwan have strengthened their financial and diplomatic cooperation. According to a press release from the Central Bank of Somaliland, the Chairman of the Central Bank of somaliland, Abdinasiir …