By Brendon J. Cannon (Associate Professor, Khalifa University) Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024. The results of the election will be important for two main …
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Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEgypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational …
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Somaliland deserves independence before Palestinians
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Rubin In the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, European countries cast aside Oslo Accords-era commitments to demand Palestinians cease terrorism as a precondition to independence. When Western diplomats condemned Israel …
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Taiwan’s presence in Somaliland: Interview with Ambassador Allen Lou
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Richard Atimniraye Taiwan and Somaliland are two countries operating within challenging international frameworks, as they are not recognized or only partially recognized by the international community. Both territories operate independently …
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Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement ‘axis against Ethiopia’
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. An Eritrean statement wrapping up …
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Somaliland is where India can counter China in east Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Samir Bhattacharya India should develop closer relations with Somaliland, especially by using its port. This could provide India a valuable tool for countering China’s influence along the eastern coast …
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Somali and Ethiopia in exchange of words at UN Assembly over Somaliland deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has accused Ethiopia of “flagrantly violating” Somalia’s territorial integrity following Ethiopia’s unexpected announcement of plans to lease a portion of coastline from the self-declared breakaway …
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Somaliland raises alarm over Egypt’s Supply of weapons to Mogadishu
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Government of the Republic of Somaliland has expressed profound concern over the recent transfer of heavy weapons to the Mogadishu administration by Egypt, warning that the move endangers the …
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War scenarios and conflict contexts: critical relations between Somalia, Ethiopia and Egypt
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe situation in the Horn of Africa is extremely complex. Somalia is arming itself to fight more effectively against Al-Shabaab terrorists, while in Ethiopia the situation is critical due to …
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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 …