Somaliland:State bans Somalia-sponsored STEM meeting in Hargeisa

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The government has banned the observation of Arica Science Week to be held in the country. The science banner under the auspices of the so-called...

Somaliland:Human Rights Centre calls on the government to release journalist Mohamed Baashe Hassan

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On 20th February 2017, about 10:30pm local time, the police of Somaliland arrested Mohamed Baashe Hassan, a prominent journalist and author, who is currently...

Somaliland:Relief efforts should surpass other issues

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In the offing is a dangerously deadly scenario being perpetrated by Mother Nature hence would easily claim many a life if not put in...

High Demand Threatens Frankincense Trade in Somaliland

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The ancient trade in frankincense starts here in the remote hills of Somaliland. Frankincense, the dried sap of the frankincense tree, has been a valued...

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the new reality. Why a deal must be done

Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam, which is under construction, is a source of anger for Egypt. EPA-EFE/STR
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Africa’s longest river, the Nile runs through 11 countries. One of them is Ethiopia which contributes about 85% of the Nile water flowing to Sudan and Egypt....

Emergency Drought response launched in drought-stricken Somaliland and Kenya

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Islamic Relief has launched an emergency response to an unfolding humanitarian crisis in drought-stricken Somaliland and Kenya. In Somaliland, more than 4.9 million people are...

The Bigger Picture

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Of late there has been a lot of media coverage devoted to the introduction or adaption of Conventional Banking system in Somaliland versus the...

‘In Kerry they’ve strong accents. I thought they were speaking Irish, not English

‘In Kerry they’ve strong accents. I thought they were speaking Irish, not English’ New To The Parish: Nasir Yasin arrived from Somalia in 2005 about 18 hours ago Sorcha Pollak Nasir Yasin with his wife Samsam Ahmed Hassan, daughter Mawaahib (3) and son Mohamed (2). Photograph: Ciara Wilkinson Nasir Yasin with his wife Samsam Ahmed Hassan, daughter Mawaahib (3) and son Mohamed (2). Photograph: Ciara Wilkinson
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New To The Parish: Nasir Yasin arrived from Somalia in 2005 Nasir Yasin spent seven years living in direct provision before he was granted permission...

Somaliland:Optimism never dies in America

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  In my wildest nightmare, I sometimes imagine scenarios where Minneapolis could resemble Mogadishu in the violence committed by one group against another simply because...

A Separate Peace:The defiant democracy of Somaliland

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Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, is home to about 800,000 residents THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND, in the Horn of Africa, has many of the trappings of...