Was Republic of Somaliland Hijacked for Pan-Somali Illusions?
By any legal standard, Republic of Somaliland is a fully sovereign state from June 26, 1960. It entered the international stage with formal treaties...
Hargeisa International Book Fair 2025: Louise Hancock Praises Resilience, Celebrates Culture Beyond Books
This week is more than books; it’s about culture, history, arts, theatre, music, and poetry,” says UK Hargeisa Office Head Louise Hancock at the...
𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺: 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Introduction
Israel’s decision to extend formal recognition to Somaliland marks a pivotal moment in Somaliland’s long pursuit of international legitimacy. For a territory that has...
The West’s Somaliland Blind Spot: Why Partnering on Security While Denying Recognition Is Unsustainable
By Said Mohamud Ahmed
The Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait are once again under intense strain, reminding the world that maritime security in...
Will Somaliland Ever Seek Israeli Agro-miracle?
By Abdirahman M. Diriye
Somaliland’s past leadership has been reluctant to send official delegation to Tel Aviv lest Arabs may shed crocodile tears on ‘the...
Somaliland army must disarm Buur-Madow’s militias
The ongoing communal violence in Eil-Afwein is a tragedy.The communal violence in Eil-Afwein has been going on and off for the last seven years. Dozens of...
Somaliland: Are Our Leaders Serious About Democracy?
Once again, Somaliland’s three political parties, Kulmiye, Waddani and UCID have fallen into a disagreement. This time it is about the membership of the...
Saving Somaliland Democracy from Failed Political Parties
Somaliland achievements depend on holding elections in the country, without elections, the country will be losing its position in the horn region and the...
Briefing paper: Time to Revisit AMISOM Mandate and Performance
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) - Photo: issafrica.org
Introduction
As Somalia struggles with numerous security challenges, there have been quite some promising improvements, namely the ongoing...
Direct election or ‘enhanced indirect’ election for Somalia? Analysis of the relevant regulations
On 7th June, the joint 17-member parliamentary committee tasked with the preparation of election regulations – which requires only parliamentary approval – submitted two...
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