Newly appointed Somaliland representative to Taiwan Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal was officially welcomed in Taipei by a top official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking at a weekly news …
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Somaliland disputes AFRICOM airstrike location, says strikes hit Puntland, not Golis Mountains
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has firmly rejected a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) report claiming that recent airstrikes against ISIS militants targeted its Golis Mountains. Officials clarified that the strikes were conducted in the Galgala …
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A Tale of Two Futures: How Somaliland built stability while Somalia battles crisis
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed Somaliland and Somalia represent two sharply contrasting approaches to governance in the Horn of Africa. While both have had a common historical foundation, they have taken …
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India and the UAE must advocate for Somaliland’s recognition as a sovereign nation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy:Savio Rodrigues In the intricate web of geopolitics, the recognition of sovereignty remains one of the most consequential acts the international community can undertake. Somaliland, a de facto independent state …
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Closer relations between Hargeisa and Taipei fit well into US strategy to compete with China
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Michele Maresca Somaliland is an un-recognised State which possess the 4 Montevideo criteria for Statehood: a) a permanent population; (b) a defined territory; (c) a government; and (d) the capacity …
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Abiy Ahmed’s Diplomatic Missteps: From Somaliland’s port lease to shifting allegiances with Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Dr. MeKonnen Birru (birrum@uhd.edu) In the intricate and volatile geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia finds himself grappling with a series of …
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Pham, Trump’s Africa’s Mr Fix it may play big role in Somalilan’s recognition quest
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterPresident Trump is expected to appoint Dr. J. Peter Pham, a prominent Republican Africa expert and strong advocate for Somaliland’s recognition, as the top U.S. State Department official overseeing African …
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Somalia urges Ethiopia to downgrade Somaliland Embassy in Addis to trade office
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia is now urging Ethiopia to downgrade the Somaliland Embassy in Addis Ababa to a trade office as the two countries continued with their charm offensive following the signing of …
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Upholding human rights will be key in Somaliland quest for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Jama Kayse Somaliland, a self-declared nation in the Horn of Africa, prides itself on being a democratic state that holds regular elections and maintains stability in a tumultuous region. …
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Turkey’s rising influence in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Paulo Aguiar The Horn of Africa, long plagued by geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes, has witnessed a significant development with the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia to address Ethiopia’s maritime access. Brokered by …