China Fumes Over Somaliland’s Warm Ties With Taiwan
Shortly after a fire destroyed the biggest market in this independence-minded region of Somalia, a senior Chinese diplomat asked permission to visit to pay...
The unexpected success of Somalia’s new fight against Al Shabaab
Somali National Army troops in Mogadishu on their return from training in Eritrea in Jan. 2023. (Photo courtesy: Villa Somalia)
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Somalia Should Negotiate A “Dignified Divorce” With Somaliland As Soon As Possible
By Andrew Korybko
The Somali Cabinet condemned the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the breakaway region of Somaliland and Ethiopia as a violation of sovereignty, but...
Somalia plays second fiddle to Djibouti again: Hon. Fawzia Yusuf Adam’s candidacy to AU
By Mohamed Ibrahim
In the recent allegations made by Hon Fawsia Yusuf Adam about her candidacy to the African Union Chairwoman or leader - who...
The Case for Somaliland’s Own Dialing Code: Why +210 Reflects Its Independence
Introduction
For over three decades, the Republic of Somaliland has demonstrated commendable governance, peace, and democratic processes, distinguishing itself from the instability often associated with the broader...
Recognizing Somaliland: A Strategic Shift for U.S. Policy in the Horn of Africa
By: Ambassador Rhoda J Elmi
In his recent article on Real Clear World, Mogadishu’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dahir Hassan Abdi, staunchly defends Somalia’s unity....
Abiy Ahmed’s Visit to Mogadishu: A Diplomatic Dance or a Shift Away from Somaliland? Amb Bashe A. Omer
The recent visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu has once again sparked speculation about Ethiopia’s position on Somaliland. With the January 1, 2024, MoU still fresh in...
Forging Unity Through Force: Somaliland’s Integration of Tribal Militias on Security and Statehood Under President Irro’s Vision
By Abdul Rafay Afzal
The integration of tribal militias in the national Somaliland forces represents a crucial development in the geopolitical landscape of the region,...
Somaliland’s Cabinet Crisis: From Policy to Pop Culture
Introduction: A Republic at Risk
Somaliland has long been hailed as a rare success story in the Horn of Africa, a self-declared republic that built...
Presidency for Life, Stability for None: Djibouti’s autocratic drift, regional fallout
Addis Abeba – For decades, Djibouti’s formidable geography has been its principal currency. Its position at the mouth of the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb...
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