The Head of State, H.E. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has reiterated that he would adhere to the tenets of his oath of office of defending the nation, religion and …
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Former Somalia Officer Yusuf Tuke deported from U.S. for his heinous crimes against the people of Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterYusuf Abdi Ali Tuke, a 71-year-old former Somali military officer, has been deported from the United States to Somalia after being implicated in severe human rights abuses against the people …
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Ankara Declaration Reduces Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions but Leaves Unresolved Gaps
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAuthor: 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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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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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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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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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 …