As the disabled rights org accuses Electoral Commission of discrimination A local organization, DPA, has accused the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) of not paying attention to people with disabilities who they say do not allow them to participate in...
Govt engages in dialogue with all political stakeholders to advance the country’s democratic processes and pledges to uphold the spirit of Somaliland’s Constitution regarding the election of political parties. The sentiments were contained in a press release issued by the...
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2021 (Walta) – Ethiopians living in Somaliland have donated an ambulance worth 2.5 million Birr to the Ethiopian National Defense Force that has been engaging in law enforcement action in the Tigray region. State Minister for the...
By M.A. Egge The Minister of Finance Dr. Saad Ali Shire said that there is a need for the government and businessmen to work together to develop businesses. A meeting held yesterday by the heads of the Chamber of Commerce, the...
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Somaliland leader Muse Bihi met on the sidelines of the inauguration of Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Saturday ostensibly to discuss matters between the two nations. Their meeting in the Djibouti capital was the first...
M.A. Egge The Berbera Central Prison has undergone rehabilitation following comprehensive reconstruction, rebuilding and repairs made by the ministry of justice in conjunction with the prisons department. Both the Justice Minister Hon. Suleiman Warsame Guuled and the Prisons Commander Brigadier General...
Somali perspectives on faith, community, and resilience in response to COVID-19 MARYRUTH DAVIS As communities continue to battle COVID-19 and weather the storm of secondary effects left in the wake of the pandemic, we are beginning to hear more from minority...
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...
Two opposition parties in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region won a majority of seats in the region's first parliamentary election in 16 years, the National Electoral Commission said on Sunday. Out of parliament's 82 seats, the Somaliland National Party, called WADDANI,...
By M.A. Egge Chairman of the National Quality Control agency Mr. Mukhtar Mohamed Ali has issued a statement to implement the Quality Mark of products. A statement issued by the Quality Assurance Agency and signed by Chairman Mukhtaar said that they...