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Missing Opportunities in Somaliland

View from the Laas Geel massif, famous for its rock paintings, on the rural outskirts of Hargeisa, Somalia. mbrand85 / Getty Images
KEY TAKEAWAYS Acknowledging Somaliland’s independence would allow Washington to build a facts-based policy that could better support democracy. The Biden administration has made democracy promotion a pillar of its foreign policy, yet it is missing the chance to add a democracy to the international...

Turkey: Selçuk Bayraktar Meets 17-year-old Somali inventor Guled Adan Abdi

Selçuk Bayraktar Meets 17-year-old Somali inventor Guled Adan Abdi
By: MoDuale A talented 17-year-old Somali boy is being hosted by the Turkish Foreign Ministry to attend Teknofest, the country's largest aerospace and technology event. Guled Abdi who closely examined the aircraft and UAV models in the exhibition centre and took photos used the plane simulator. Turkish...

Dr. Adna Adan Ismail: A Unique Woman In A Patriarchal Society

By Hussein Adan Igeh (Deyr): Dr. Adna's life and legacy is a real testament that compellingly points to us that serving your country and people is a noble calling. Her humbleness, decency and determination are what makes her a unique woman in our patriarchal society.It...

President Paul Kagame speaks on how Somaliland to get Int’l recognition

President Paul Kagame speaks on how Somaliland to get Int'l recognition
Rwandan President Paul Kagame spoke for the first time on the issue of Somaliland’s recognition, after a Somaliland woman Suhur Muktar requested Rwanda to recognize Somaliland. Paul Kagame called the Somaliland Independence issue a difficult question, saying that when recognition is required it’s usually through...

South Korea car firm Hyundai introduced eight models in Somaliland

A Hyundai car. The South Korea car manufacturer has introduced eight models in Somaliland. PHOTO | FILE
By:DAILY NATION South Korea car manufacturer Hyundai has entered into the Somaliland market. Hyundai has launched a series of models in Somaliland capital Hargeisa after partnering with Dahabshiil Motors to introduce the brand new vehicles in the Horn of Africa country. By venturing into Somaliland, Hyundai joins...

What you need to know about Ethiopia’s First Female President

Sahle-Work Zewde promised to focus on gender equality and promoting peaceImage copyrightREUTERS
Horndiplomat-Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president. Her election to the ceremonial position comes a week after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a cabinet with half the posts taken up by women. After being sworn in, President Sahle-Work promised...

Somaliland: New Generation University Graduates over 513 Students

Somaliland: New Generation University Graduates over 513 Students
By. Mohamed Duale Editor-in-Chief HornDiplomat  Tweets @MohamadDuale   Horndiplomat-many political figures and senior government officials attend a graduation ceremony held for more than 513 students the 6th batch to have graduated from the various faculties which make up New generation University. Inspirational Speeches were made to encourage the Graduates to put what they...

Somaliland:After Days of C-Section Surgery She Celebrated Her Graduation + Inspire Story

After Days of C-Section Surgery Naima's Celebrated Her Graduation + Inspire Story
Naima Abdi 27 years, who lives in Borama, Somaliland, welcomed her first daughter Zeinab Thursday at 9 am but did not let it stop her accepting her Second Graduate in the next Week. She spent Three years working towards her degree at the Admas University and said...

Somaliland upgrade ties with Kenya to boost cooperation

Photo Left Somaliland Ambassador to Kenya Bashe Awil Omer, Kenya's state minister of Health Dr Rashid Abdi Aman , Right Somaliland Deputy Ambassador to Kenya Ayanle Salad Dire
Horndiplomat-Somaliland Is upgrading its ties with Kenya, a big player in East Africa, with one eye on regional politics and the other focused to attract foreign investments and aid. When Somaliland appointed Bashe Awil Omer a Month ago as its new envoy to Kenya as it aims...

Somali academic and documentary filmmaker Hodan Osman Abdi promotes cross-cultural understanding

Somali academic and documentary filmmaker Hodan Osman Abdi is helping to shatter misconceived stereotypes by promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation between China and Africavideo
Somali academic and documentary filmmaker Hodan Osman Abdi is helping to shatter misconceived stereotypes by promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation between China and Africa. Her uncle was a longtime resident of Yiwu, an export hub in eastern China's Zhejiang province, and often shared stories about...