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Warsan Shire reveals her shortlist for €10,000 Moth Poetry Prize

editor - March 3, 2022

By:Irish Times “Judging The Moth Poetry Prize was a beautiful experience,” says Somali-British poet Warsan Shire. “I’ve come away changed – inspired and hopeful.” The annual prize shortlist was announced today. The four poems, which feature in the spring issue of The Moth, are The Unloving...

Somaliland President Lays Foundation Stone National Museum

editor - October 27, 2019

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By M.A. Egge The President of Somaliland Musa Bihi Abdi laid a deserved historic foundation stone for the proposed National Museum Complex that is indeed a milestone and will go a long way to conserve the not only multi-centuries but multi-millennia-old rich cultural and associated...

Somaliland:If you Build it, They Will Come: Jama and the Book Fair

editor - July 24, 2017

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Horndiplomat-When Jama Muse Jama announced ten years ago that he is holding a Book Fair in Somaliland’s capital (Hargeisa), eyebrows were raised. People were not sure if he was planning to sell books, give them away for free or do an NGO style presentation...

Somaliland National Electoral Commission sets dates for presidential and political parties and organizations elections

By M.A. Egge The National Elections Commission has at last set the dates for holding the long overdue political parties and presidential elections which has been anticipated by the member of the public for quite a while. Following the NEC’s decision on Monday 17th July, the declaration of the date of holding the political parties elections will now be the 26th December 2023. The existing three political parties namely Kulmiye, Ucid and Waddani are therefore eligible to contest together with 10 newly verified political organizations for the slot of the top three positions who will thus be the bonafide official political parties to name the contestants vying for the presidency as per constitution. The elections of the presidency has be set and slated for the 13 of November 2024. The decisions of the declaration of the body charged with the electioneering processes in the country went as follows:- “The National Elections Commission in order to complete the technical activities of the Somaliland Elections in 2023, requested a legal interpretation on July 4, 2023 from the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court of JSL. The Somaliland National Electoral Commission thus:- After it studied; The Constitutional Court verdict Ref. MS/GDD/03/2023, dated 10/07/2023 in response to the Legal Interpretation requested by the National Elections Commission, which states in its 2nd paragraph is as follows; The National Electoral Commission is instructed to determine the time of the elections as it is their authority according to Article 16 of the General Elections Act, Act Ir. 91/2020 paragraph 1, When it studied; The decision to extend the term of office of the President and Vice President of JSL, with the reference GG/JSL/G 03/10/2022, dated 01/10/2022, by which the Senate of the Republic of Somaliland extended their term for 24 months from 13/12/2022 to 13/12/2024. When it reflected upon; Article 83, paragraph 24 of the JSL Constitution, which provides for the election of the President and the Vice President, to be held one month before the end of the expiry of their term of office, When it considered; Article 6 paragraph 1 of the General Law on Elections and Voter Registration, Law no. 91/2020, which states that the Commission will determine the dates for the elections in accordance with the Constitution and the Law, based on a month before the end of the term of the President, Vice President and the House of Representatives, that will be officially determined by the President Degree. And given that:- Verdict Ref. MSD/DDL/01/2022, dated 16/January/2022, issued by the Somaliland Constitutional Court as per Article 3 of its resolution, the Constitutional Court overruled that the election of political parties/organizations be replaced by the election of local councils, and the election of political parties/organizations being a direct one conducted by the National Elections Commission JSL. Reference document GDUS/96/22, dated December 26, 2022, issued by the Committee for Registration of Associations and Approval of National Associations, regarding the end of the tenure of the three official political parties which were officially communicated to them hence KULMIYE, UCID and WADDANI), were notified that the validity period of their tenure ends on December 26, 2022. The reference letter GDUS/83/22 dated November 21, 2022, issued by the Committee for Registration of political Organizations and Approval of National political parties for the purpose of submitting a list of Organizations and Parties that have met the requirements for participation in the three national party elections. Article 62 paragraph 1 of the General Law on Elections and Voter Registration, Law No. 91/2020, which states that “Persons contesting for the election of the President and the Vice President must belong to a registered or valid official political party, and explained”. Legislative Councils, the President of the Republic, Political Parties and Organizations, International partners and local Civil Society Organizations. The importance of elections is for the realization of the constitutional rights of the nation’s citizens to participate in political activities and have the right to elect or be elected as stated in Article 22 of the Somaliland Constitution, clauses 14ad and 24ad, That the Multi-Party System is the basis of the political system of the Republic of Somaliland, and the number of emerging political parties is maximum of three (3) parties (the top three) as mentioned in article 9d clauses 18d and 2d of the Constitution. And given the specification of: Article 16 of the General Law on Elections and Voter Registration, Law No. 91/2020, which empowers the Commission to determine the time of elections, and submit it to the President to issue a decree. The Somaliland National Electoral Commission has decided:- That the National Party Election be held on December 28, 2023. In order to find three recognized and valid parties, and be given a (10) year party certificate in accordance with article 5 paragraph 3 letter (i), with the National Elections Commission and finalizing any technical matters in advance. 2 That the election of the President and the Vice President will be held one month before the end of the term of office of the President and the Vice President as mentioned in Article 83 paragraph 223d of the Somaliland Constitution, on November 13, 2024 as per the extension of tenure made by the Senate with reference number GG/JSL/G-03/10/2022, dated 01/10/2022. Therefore, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission requests the Legislative Assemblies to finalize the draft laws for the elections. On the other hand, it requests all other Stakeholders of the Somaliland Elections to work with them to facilitate the technicalities involved in the conduct of these elections so that there should be no delay in the elections and quagmires thereafter”. End. Mr. Musa Hassan Yousuf. Chairman of the National Electoral Commission.

editor - July 18, 2023

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By M.A. Egge The National Elections Commission has at last set the dates for holding the long overdue political parties and presidential elections which has been anticipated by the member of the public for quite a while.

Somaliland Marines Found a crashed US military drone

editor - November 18, 2023

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By: Horndiplomat Staff writer The Coast Guard of Somaliland in Saylac has found a crashed drone belonging to the US Military that crashed on the coast of Saylac on November 15th. "Somaliland Coast...

Envoy recalled, official fired as Somalia uniquely abstains on anti-Israel vote

New Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, right, is joined by incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, left, as he speaks to reporters after winning the election in Mogadishu, Somalia, February 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

editor - April 3, 2019

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BY:TIMESOFISRAEL Almost unnoticed, Arab League state made history in Geneva 10 days ago by choosing not to vote against Israel at major global forum. No explanation was given; now heads are rolling On March 22, Somalia abstained on a UN Human Rights Council vote condemning Israel. Though...

Somalia Central Bank Approves Banking Licenses of Turkiye’s Ziraat Katilim

editor - July 3, 2022

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By:MoDuale Somalia’s central bank Board of Directors held its ordinary meeting on the 2nd of July 2022.Amongst the topics discussed were licensed applications from two international banks, Egypt’s Banque Misr and Turkiye’s Ziraat Katilim.

Former Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn:Labeling me a dictator is wrong

editor - October 26, 2019

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BY:DW Having resigned after several years of unrest in Ethiopia in which hundreds of protesters were killed, Hailemariam Desalegn left behind a questionable human rights record. On DW’s Conflict Zone, he said he began reforms now being taken up by his successor and wasn’t aware...

An open letter to rally solidarity for supporting democratic Taiwan

Amb. Allen C. LOU, Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland

editor - August 7, 2022

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By Amb. Allen C. LOU, Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland USA House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently led a congressional delegation to Taiwan to show America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy as the...

Ethiopia Launches Electronic Single Window project

editor - January 4, 2020

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By:FANABC Ethiopia today launched electronic single window (eSW) project, a one-stop service system, in a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s office. Ministers, Ambassadors, heads of different institutions and invited guests, including Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, attended the launching ceremony. The Prime Minister on the occasion...

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