U.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley has congratulated Somaliland for a peaceful transition in the country’s leadership that ushered in new President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on December 12. Riley who …
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Irro officially takes over Somaliland leadership with promise to uplift economy and push for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFighting corruption, improving the economy and reducing poverty will be the key areas newly inaugurated Somaliland president Abdirahman looks to tackle in his leadership. At the same time, Irro who …
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Trump regime may soon recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland will be much closer to being recognized by the United States as the world’s newest country when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Support for the …
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Ethiopia sets up clearinghouse at Berbera Port
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Ministry of Finance and Development of Somaliland early today announced the inauguration of the Ethiopian Transit Clearinghouse at Berbera Port, marking a significant milestone in the economic partnership between …
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Somaliland’s Peaceful Handover withstands neighbourhood strains
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland reinforced its reputation as one of the Horn of Africa’s stronger democracies by staging a successful presidential election and ushering in a peaceful transfer of power. In this Q&A, …
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Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterByDaniel Haile Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance, marked by peaceful transitions of power. This accomplishment sharply …
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A Trump White House looks set to recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland, a self-governing region within Somalia, will be much closer to being recognized by the United States as the world’s newest country when Donald Trump returns to the White House …
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U.S. Delegation’s Somaliland visit marks turning point as Senator Risch urges shift from ‘One Somalia’ Policy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterU.S. Senator Jim Risch, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed optimism that the Biden administration may finally be moving away from its longstanding “One Somalia” policy. …
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Somaliland’s Elections: The Role of International Observers
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Brendon J. Cannon and Rashid Abdi Somaliland held its fourth presidential election under a one-person, one-vote system on 13 November 2024. This reaffirmed its status as the Horn of Africa’s most genuine democracy. As …
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Bihi meets US envoy and AFRICOM commander
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterOutgoing president of Somaliland, Muuse Biixi Abdi held a meeting with the Ambassador of the United States Amb. Richard H. Riley and the Commander of the United States Army of …