Somaliland’s Parliament has again dismissed charges against MP Mohamed Abiib, sparking renewed political and public backlash over his controversial detention. In a session held on Sunday, 43 out of 47 …
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Bihi defies Somalia in pushing naval deal with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s government remains committed to a controversial agreement with Ethiopia to lease part of its coastline for a naval base despite mounting opposition from Somalia and increasing international criticism. Speaking …
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Somali President declines meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister in Beijing
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declined a proposal to meet with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, …
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Irro receives rousing welcome in Salahlay district
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterWaddani Presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro received a rousing welcome in Salahlay district as his campaign for the Somaliland president took a higher gear. Irro while addressing the crowd said Somaliland …
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Kulmiye government has failed to secure the state and deserves to go
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Ahmed A. Mohamoud In democratic societies, governments are entrusted with maintaining national security and safeguarding the integrity of a country’s borders. The national army plays a crucial role in …
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Arrested MP to face treason charges as government efforts to impeach him flops
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland government has announced that MP Mohamed Abiib Yusuf will face trial on treason charges, alleging that he engaged in activities to destabilize the state. Deputy Minister of Interior …
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Somaliland lawmakers dismiss impeachment case against arrested MP Mohamed Abib
by SL Reporterby SL Reporterhe Somaliland House of Representatives has dismissed charges against MP Mohamed Abiib, rejecting an effort by the prosecutor’s office to strip him of his parliamentary immunity. The decision was made …
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MP Mohamed Abiib arrested at Hargeisa airport following government criticism
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland Member of Parliament Mohamed Abiib was arrested on Monday at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa on his return from the United Arab Emirates, where he had recently criticized the …
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Ethiopian Airlines ordered to re-register Somaliland’s cities as its destinations
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has given a three-week grace period for the Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai to re-register its cities namely Hargeisa and Berbera as their destinations in the autonomous region. Recently, Ethiopian …
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Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia’s dispute
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Abdolgader Mohamed Ali Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a military cooperation protocol between both countries in Cairo in mid-August. The agreement was preceded by an understanding …