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Return to Somaliland – January 2023 by Kitty Hotchkiss

Kitty and Ian at Hiddo Dhawr
By Kitty Hotchkiss In January 2023 I returned to Hargeysa, my place of birth, for the first time since I left in 1959. Despite the enormous political changes that have taken place during the last sixty years the...

Ramadan crescent moon spotted in Saudi Arabia, holy month begins on Monday

Makkah Photo: Reuters, SPA
By: Khaleej Times The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, was sighted on Sunday evening in Saudi Arabia, according to local media. Therefore, today, March 10, is the last day of...

Somaliland President signs amended Electoral Bill into law

Somaliland President signs amended Electoral Bill into law
By Staff writer The President of the Republic of Somaliland Musa Bihi Abdi on Saturday 09/03/2024 officially enacted the Bills on the general elections laws into law. The Houses of Parliament in...

DP World and Barefoot Collage join hands to empower rural women in Somaliland

USAID announces $6.8 million to boost rural education in Somalia
DP World has launched a new collaboration with Barefoot College International (BCI), aimed at empowering rural women in Somaliland. Through the expansion of the Solar Mamas programme, DP World and BCI are committed to providing access to clean...

UK’s Lord Polak calls on UK Government to recognise Somaliland

Stuart Polak, Baron Polak CBE is a British Conservative politician and member of the House of Lords [Youtube]
Lord Stuart Polak called on the British government to recognize Somaliland to contribute to the stability of the region. In a debate in the British House of Elders on foreign policy, Lord Polak stated;

Op-Ed: Truth and tale about Somalia’s drive against Ethio-Somaliland interaction

Ethiopia, Somaliland sign “historic” MoU Allowing Ethiopia To Secure Access To Sea
By Ambassador Adam Jibril Muse All autocratic politicians share one basic belief that they own the absolute truth on life, the rulers of Somalia today continue to behave accordingly, both Al-Itisam of Hasan Sheik Mohamoud and Al-Shabab...

Kenya mediates to ease Ethiopia- Somalia tensions

Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (L) and President William Ruto holding talks at state house Nairobi, Kenya on February 28, 2024. PHOTO | PCS
By: THE EAST AFRICAN Kenya’s President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. And, from this week,...

Hostile Territory: The Effects Of Somalia & Somaliland’s Airspace Dispute

Somalia-Somaliland Airspace Dispute
By: Simple Flying Since the start of the year, tensions between Somalia and Somaliland (an independent but internationally unrecognized state) have been high. While the two territories have been going at it for years, tensions have...

Somaliland topped the Horn of Africa Freedom House Report 2024

Somaliland topped the Horn of Africa Freedom House Report 2024
By: Staff writer The Republic of Somaliland ranked first in the Horn of Africa Nations Freedom House Report 2024. A report issued by Freedom House Report 2024 was ranked 43/100, ranked 7th in the...

Dahabshiil celebrates Golden Jubilee of service with the inauguration of a new UK headquarter

Dahabshiil celebrates Golden Jubilee of service with the inauguration of a new UK headquarter
The Dahabshil group of companies is celebrating in style its Golden Jubilee by inaugurating its UK headquarters in London. The groups’ official tweeter broadcasted its elation which went as follows:- “Thrilled to announce...