Africa

By MarEx 2017-11-09 20:00:25 The Port of Berbera's future may depend in part on the results of Somaliland's upcoming presidential election. Opposition party candidate Abdirahman Irro has criticized the current government's $440 million deal with DP World for a 30-year lease on the port, and he has...

Self-declared independent state of Somaliland has called off school for eight days in preparation towards its third presidential election scheduled for November 13. The Education ministry announced this week that schools including universities will be closed from November 7 to November 15, two days after...

As Somaliland's Presidential Election edges ever closer the excitement is palpable. For one this is a national exercise that reaffirms the locals belief in shaping their own destiny, to others the vote is a fascinating opportunity to see African democracy in action. Official and...

Horndiplomat-International partners to Somaliland release a joint statement on the Somaliland Presidential Election. International Partners Statement A high level delegation of international partners will visit Hargeisa, Somaliland, on 12 to 14 November 2017. The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate the partners’ continued engagement and strong encouragement to Somaliland's...

By Rageh Omaar Throughout that time I never thought I would see people in Somaliland turn out in their tens of thousands for a multi-party election. Yet that is exactly what is happening right now. A country that had been in the grip of hunger...

The night of 19th of October marks a history of the republic of Somaliland. Somaliland is peacefully at the eye of a region in the middle of a pernicious hurricane of violence and terrorism. It has been described as ‘Africa’s best-kept secret’ referring to...

If yes, we do. Have you ever asked why our system is so uncompromising or irreconcilable? They are a confluence of problems that make up the tectonic shifts in our politics. Firstly, we are facing challenges in building inclusive national identity. Unlike, the exclusivist clan,...

Introduction Growing evidences of marine/sea pollution have constantly been noticed in Berbera coast and the entire country’s coastline at large. Reliable sources to mention but not limited to the local press have incessantly shared some videos, pictures and other related evidences that show clear pollution...

MOGADISHU, Somalia –  The African Union says it has begun its withdrawal from Somalia and will cut 1,000 troops by the end of this year as security responsibilities start to shift to the local military. The continental body said Tuesday that the move comes at...