By 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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Commentary/OpinionNewsSomaliland
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 …
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Somaliland and its case for statehood
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Hafed Al-Ghwell Recently, whispers of Somaliland’s impending recognition as an independent state have grown louder. Credible assertions are rife that the incoming administration in the US is not opposed …
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Somaliland’s Democratic Journey and what lies ahead
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Martin Duffy I served as international observer for Somaliland’s Presidential elections on 13 November 2024. With polls being delayed for two years, the incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of …
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Somaliland new president promises to maintain ties with Taiwan
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTaiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the new president-elect of Somaliland, for his victory over incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi as leader of the main …
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A matter of time: Somaliland determined to see through MoU
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIt has been nearly a year since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihi announced they had signed a deal that would see Ethiopia lease a portion of …
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Egypt Should Bet on Somaliland, Not Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Rubin In late September, an Egyptian naval vessel docked in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to offload a shipment of weaponry including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, many of …