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By Daniel Volman
The election...
By Mukhtar Ainashe
FILE - Somalis march and protest against the government and the delay of the country's election in the capital, Mogadishu, Somalia, February 19, 2021.
The legitimacy and political relevance of the Somali Federal Government have been increasingly declining...
The question of statehood in international law is both complex and significant, involving a blend of legal criteria and political considerations. Statehood is a crucial concept that underpins the rights and obligations of entities on the global stage, shaping...
Each and every year on the 18th May, we the people of Somaliland remember, we will always remember the mothers and fathers who laid down their lives for peace and progress of this honourable nation. We always remember these fallen heroes and...
Somaliland today will celebrate its 33rd anniversary of independence from Somalia, marking a significant milestone in its history. The celebrations included parades, speeches by government officials, and reflections on the progress made since 1991. Despite facing challenges and a...
The pursuit of energy politics/security lies at the heart of recent tensions among the Horn of Africa’s countries and their neighbors. Amid these tensions, this essay proposes a break from the Biden administration’s policy of disengagement and stasis. Rather,...
The new Turkish-built terminal of Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, 25 January 2015. Source: AMISOM Photo / Ilyas Ahmed / Wiki CC
A new ten-year agreement between Somalia and Turkey, signed on 8 February 2024, entrusts Ankara with...
“We are working to rectify the mistake and restore the recognition of Somaliland,” Dr. Jama Musse explained.
Somaliland is reclaiming the recognition it received 64 years ago when it was liberated from colonial rule. Although this effort faced strong opposition...
By Abdiaziz Amalo
The Somali government has admitted that rations for the elite Somali soldiers trained by the United States have been diverted within a unit of its forces.
In a statement issued late Thursday, the government said it had conducted...
Dr. Gauri Narain Mathur
Towards the beginning of the year 2024, the Horn of Africa region witnessed a diplomatic stir as, on January 1st 2024, Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a breakaway region of Somalia, Somaliland. The deal...