Will the Possible Discovery of Oil in Somaliland be a curse or Blessing?
An antidote for Somaliland to avoid the prevailing resource curse that is generally associated with developing countries, especially in Africa!
Jointly co-authored by Mohd Faisal...
Somaliland: The Proxy Wars in Sanaag and Sool Regions
By Mohamed Elmi
On the expansive Sanaag region of Somalia, the secessionist “Somaliland” administration has financed a multi-pronged war to create a false political reality...
An Ambassador’s Careless Freelancing Risks East Africa Security
Power is intoxicating, but Donald Yamamoto’s increasing tendency to act like a colonial governor will backfire. Rushed and uncoordinated diplomacy and individual free-lancing often...
Celebrating the 6Oth Anniversary of Somaliland Independence
In my humble capacity as Somaliland’s Special Envoy, I wish to share with the world the joyful news that in a few hours, the...
Somaliland’s 2021 Legislative Elections: The Dangers of Pandering to Clannish, Identity Politics
Lewis Center, Ohio—The last time Somaliland held legislative elections was in September 2005 since then two consecutive presidential elections took place in Somaliland. For...
Somalia’s clan system: undermining democracy?
As the Horn of Africa nation struggles to reach a consensus on this year's general election, the country's controversial clan-based indirect voting system is...
Somaliland at 30: Still unrecognised, but alive and well
30 years after declaring independence, Somaliland is still at the margins of the international system despite its considerable successes.
30 years ago, on 18 May...
Somaliland: The State Department Must Stop Treating African Democracy With Disdain
There is no shortage of bad news coming from the Horn of Africa when it comes to democracy, security, and human rights.
In November 2020, Ethiopian...
The prime minister’s crude personal calculus
By Abdi Ali
Friday - December 17, 2021
Rooble sees personal incentives as more important than saving his country. It is why he is turning a...
The bloodbath in Beledweyne
The carnage in Beledweyne is a shocking reminder of how the lines between the “government” and terrorists are now blurred.
Our prayers are with the...
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