It will be the biggest mistake to cross the threshold of recognition if the Somaliland government revives and resumes stalled talks with Somalia
Executive Summary
Tensions between Somalia and Somaliland remain high. The core bone of contention is still Somaliland’s political...
By Mohamed Ahmed (AWAD)
Addis-Abba-As a new year kicks off, Somaliland and Ethiopia are bracing for a new era of bilateral relations with both countries expected to push for enhanced cooperation in many frontiers. In fact, the countries have so...
The direction that Somaliland’s Foreign policy was steading is completely changing, until 2021 the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Musa Bihi Abdi, assumed Dr. Essa Kayd as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The Somaliland Ministry of...
Few of us were surprised by the fact that the United States did not invite Somaliland and Eritrea to the U.S – Africa Leaders meeting, which was concluded last week in Washington D.C. The U.S said it did not...
Corruption in Somalia is a significant problem that has plagued the country for decades. The lack of a strong, centralized government and the ongoing conflict and instability have made it easy for corruption to thrive.
Somalia is ranked as one...
The land of poets. To a Westerner, it sounds a little too easy, even pathetic. And indeed, after the first casual conversation about the relationship between Somalis and poetry, it became clear to me that matters are quite complex.
Hargeisa,...
The Horn of Africa is often described as dangerous, unsafe, affected by violent conflict with a high level of criminality and a strong presence terrorism (Al-Shabab). And yet, this region also hides one of the most peaceful, stable, and...
It’s afternoon in Somaliland’s second largest city, Burao. While everywhere muezzine call to prayer, Abdiraxiim Yama Yasin sits in front of his shop. Indicators, V-belts and oil bottles are stacked on the shelves. The 38-year-old trades in spare parts...
By Dr. Mohamud M. Uluso
To overcome the complex problems of civil war, state fragility, and underdevelopment, the Somali people supported risky political changes for a government that promotes freedom, justice, peace, and prosperity in Somalia. For example, the Islamic movements...
By Mahad Wasuge
A depressingly familiar cycle has become set in Somali politics. Indirect electoral processes take place every four to five years. New faces come to power. Former officeholders join the opposition and fight for a return to government....