Focus on Taiwan’s potential African ally, Somaliland
By: Taiwan News
Country has experienced turbulent struggle for democracy, been relatively ignored internationally
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Somaliland, in the horn of Africa, is set to establish mutual representative offices with Taiwan and it's a deal that comes with a lot of questions.
As a former British colony, Somaliland...
Taiwan,Somaliland vow to boost cooperation in maritime security,healthcare and education
By: Staff Writer
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Of Taiwan ,Jaushieh Joseph Wu announced in a press conference on July 1 that agreement has been reached with the Republic of Somaliland on the mutual establishment of Representative Offices based on bilateral friendship and a shared...
Taiwan and Somaliland to set up representative offices
By: MoDuale
Taiwan and Somaliland have signed an agreement to set up representative offices in each other's territory, the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Wednesday.
The agreement was signed in February, and will help foster Taiwan's cooperation with African countries and expand Taiwan's presence...
Somaliland: The Rape and Sexual offence Act Should Be Implemented
Somaliland Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs), have played a leading role in pushing the Rape and Sexual Offences Bill, established to tackle and criminalize rape and sexual assaults while providing justice to victims. It was a historic day when the Somaliland House of Representatives approved...
Somaliland: Abaarso School Alumni teach drought-readiness to farmers
By:EARTH University
In 2014, Khaalid Ahmed Awali (’18, Somaliland) excitedly learned he had been admitted to EARTH University. The moment was made even sweeter when he heard that his friend Saeed Mohamud Farah (’18, Somaliland), too, had been admitted. Both fully funded as Mastercard Foundation scholars, eagerly traveled to Costa...
Somaliland congratulates Malawi new president Lazarus Chakwera
By: Staff Writer
Somaliland representative To Kenya Ambassador Bashe Awil omar has congratulated Malawi opposition leader Dr.Lazarus Chakwera upon his election as president.
Ambassador Bashe Said:"On behalf of the Somaliland people, we would like to congratulate President Lazarus Chakwera as the incoming President of the Republic...
ISCO Somaliland reiterates its call for elections in 2020
The Independent Somaliland Civil Society Organizations Coalition (ISCO Somaliland) welcomes the approval of the two members of the National Electoral Commission. Today, the House of Representatives approved the two members nominated by the opposition parties. This completed the composition of the Commission.
ISCO Somaliland stresses...
SOLJA calls for the government to lift the police presence in Television offices
Hargeisa; 28 June 2020, the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) have a stand against the recent actions taken by the Somaliland police. On 25 and 27 June 2020, the police took over the headquarters of Star TV and Universal TV showing neither court warrant for the immediate...
“Social Engagements between Somaliland and Somalia seem harmless-Prof David Shinn
By: Horn Tribune
Washington- Prof David Shinn asserted the reference to social engagement (cultural, academic, sports, and trade) seems harmless enough, but, If Somaliland officials think “social engagement” with Somalia is a bad thing; they can prevent it or end it if it works against Somaliland’s...
Somaliland: The Impact of Delayed Elections on the Country’s Quest for Recognition
By: Khalid S. Dirir, Political Analysts
Somaliland remained unrecognised for the past 29 years even though the country fulfilled all prerequisites to get international acceptance from the world communities. In the past three decades, Somaliland has so far approved constitution, own currency, judiciary system and...