Somaliland commemorated its 33rd anniversary of its unilateral declaration of independence on May 18, 1991 — even though its claims of sovereignty have remained unrecognized by the international community. Amid the …
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Somaliland marks 33rd independence day with pomp and colour in capital Hargeisa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe self-declared state of Somaliland celebrated its 33rd anniversary of independence on Saturday with colourful events held throughout the Somaliland regions. Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, opposition leaders, and various …
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Time UN and AU recognised Somaliland’s sovereignty, says deputy minister Elmi
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland deputy minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Roda J Elmi is calling on the international community to initiate the process of recognising the country. Ahead of the …
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Somaliland Elections as a Mechanism for Peace
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mohamed Osman Guudle (PhD) Somaliland, the only stable democracy in the Horn of Africa, has carved a unique path since its unilateral separation from Somalia in 1991. Despite lacking international …
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Vote for change, Waddani party urges Somaliland nationals
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland opposition partyy Waddani is calling on the country’s citizens to rally behind the party when the elections are held at the end of the year to defeat the ruling …
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President Bihi holds meeting with outgoing UN Special Representative
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterExiting United Nations Special Representative Catriona Laing has met with Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi to discuss the agency’s support for development and humanitarian efforts. The UN Special Representative whose …
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Phase one of implementation of Somaliland-Ethiopia MOU complete
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe chairman of the technical committee for the task of the implementation of the MoU between Somaliland and Ethiopia, Bashe Awil Haji Omar, has said that his team has completed …
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The Somaliland military has declared its determination to reclaim the Sool region, including the key city of Lasanod, which it lost to local forces supported by Puntland. The assertion follows a major defeat on August 2023, …
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Kulmiye endorses Bihi as party prepares for presidential elections
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterRuling Kulmiye party is hoping to win the upcoming presidential elections after overwhelmingly endorsing it’s candidate and current president Muse Bihi The elections are set for November this year. The …
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Kayd dismisses concerns over Somaliland-Ethiopia MOU as baseless
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Dr Essa Kayd has dismissed concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding between his country and Ethiopia. In an interview with BBC Somali …