By: Mohamed A. Suleiman I read the opinion piece by China’s ambassador to Somalia, Fei Chengchao, entitled: “Distance, time no barrier to China-Somalia ties”, with a great deal of trepidation. On the surface, the article appears to herald a new...
IT IS SIGNIFICANTLY understandable that the backwardness of a country always depends on the percentage of illiteracy. Unlike this phenomenon, there are other factors that contribute to the backwardness. Coming to the point, close and concise, let me clear...
HARGEISA, 14 January 2010 (Somalilandpress) - Somalilanders are a people that seen a great cruelty and hardship during their country union with Somalia. In 1991 it was when Somaliland has asserted itself as a nation heading for new...
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Hargeisa, 24 June 2009  - Recently, Media and Outreach Coordinator for the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs Greg Garland held online question and answer discussion entitled ‘Is there hope for Somalia?’. The discussion was very much civilized and...
The Horn of Africa appears to be geared towards a new order set off by global competition over strategic interests. By MEHARI TADDELE MARU The Horn of Africa appears to be gearing towards a new order set off by a global competition...
By Daniel Mwambonu  Somaliland is former British somaliland protectorate, one of the first African countries to be independent, British naval fleets arrived somaliland in 1884, and somaliland protectorate was proclaimed in 1887, with agreement to local elders. After 73 years under...
It is customary now for President Obama to host annual Iftar party for Muslim community in the White House. This year’s choice of President Obama for guests to represent Somali-American community in this important gathering was interesting and very...
Since the era of the Ottoman Empire Istanbul has been involved in the Somali horn one way or another. One obvious example could be the Alliance of Somali Adel Islamic state in Zeila and Ottoman Empire against the Christian...
Councillors are elected by their local community to represent community views on council, provide leadership and make sure local needs are met. They do this by directing a council’s affairs, allocating resources for the benefit of the local area,...