President Abdirahman Irro has appointed 5 new advisers to his government. The five include Cabdulqaadir Jirde, who will be the advisor to the president on political affairs, Dr Abdirahman Bayle, …
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Can the Ankara Declaration deliver peace, or is Ethiopia playing a game of manipulation?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Aman Obsiye Türkiye’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is credited with facilitating the recently signed Ankara Declaration between Somalia and Ethiopia. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on January 1, 2024, …
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Over 10 Killed in deadly clashes on Ethiopian-Somaliland border
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterMore than ten people were killed, and dozens injured on Wednesday following intense fighting in Da’awaley village, located along the Ethiopian-Somaliland border. The clashes involved clan militias and regional state …
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Somaliland government condemns Liyuu police violent actions in Da’awaley
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned the recent acts of violence perpetrated by the Liyuu Police forces in the Dacawaley area under the Somali Regional State …
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Ex Mining minister Egal appointed National Intelligence Commander
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFormer minister for mining has been appointed the national intelligence Commander. The president of Somaliland Abdirahman Maxamed Abdillahi (Cirro) appointed Jama Mohamud Cigaal Mohamed (pictured) on Wednesday to take over …
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Somaliland leader calls talks to end eastern conflict
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland Administration spokesperson has said that President Abdirahman Abdullahi (Cirro) had called for unconditional talks with any entity involved “in the eastern Somaliland conflict.” In what is seen as a …
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For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mohammed Hirmoge The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali service theme tune is one of the most popular and recognisable sounds for people in Somalia and the diaspora. With a whistling rhythm …
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Ethiopian forces close border with Somaliland over clashes in the Harshin district
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopian military forces have closed the border with the Somaliland following intense clashes between Somali regional troops and armed militias in the Harshin district in Somali region. The fighting erupted …
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The strategic implications of Somaliland’s recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mariam Robly The pursuit of international recognition by Somaliland represents a pivotal moment that could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. This analysis examines how recognition …
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U.S. Africa Command head General Langley expected to visit Somaliland soon
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGeneral Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is set to visit Somaliland in the coming days, according to sources familiar with the matter. This significant development comes …