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Puntland President-elect can learn a lot from his predecessors if he owns up to his business-political baggage, argues Liban Ahmad  Mr Said Abdullahi Deni will be the sixth Puntland President when takes office soon. His win proves the rota-based system,  that makes the Puntland Presidency rotate...

By:Ibrahim Khadar Abstract Traditionally, Media is the fourth power of the state. Media raises the voice of the voiceless community to enjoy their fundamental rights. It is also double „edge sword‟, because it can be an instrument of development or it can be a dangerous instrument...

Horndiplomat-Somaliland largest opposition party Waddani chairman Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi AKA  Irro meets with Swedish Ambassador to Somalia Andreas von Uexkull Swedish. During the meeting, Waddani leader and Swedish Ambassador discussed the Somaliland democatization process and Swedish support to Somaliland development. "Today I met Amb. Andreas von Uexkull...

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 09). Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed noted that the visit by the Prime Minister of the Republic of...

Irish Prime Minister H.E. Leo Varadkaris arrived in Addis Ababa today (January 09). Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the Prime Minister was received by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Markos Tekle. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkaris will be officially received by Prime Minister Dr....

The Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will make a three-day official visit to Ethiopia at the end of this month. The President will meet FDRE President H.E Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and discuss on ways of...

Horndiplomat-Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Ambassador Mehmet Yilmaz has paid an official visit to the Hargeisa the capital of Somaliland.Horndiplomat reports The president of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi has received Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Ambassador Mehmet Yilmaz at the Presidency. During meeting President Bihi and Ambassador Yilmaz discussed...

By:Guleid Ahmed Jama   Introduction It is evident that clan politics is undermining the stability of Somaliland and challenging good governance and citizenry. Clan-based politics harbour nepotism, favouritism and corruption. Instead of delivering services to the public, politicians invest time and energy in bribing middlemen and enriching...

Horndiplomat-Said Abdullahi Deni, a former minister of planning in Somalia,was on Wednesday elected President of the semi-autonomous Puntland region.Horndiplomat Reports Said Abdullahi Deni obtained the vote of 35 MPs, compared with the 31 of his rival, Abdiweli Ali Gas. “I am very grateful for the support of...

Horndiplomat-Center for Policy Analysis released Briefing on the Disagreement of the Political Parties. The following statement was issued today by CPA The Center for Policy Analysis (CPA) closely observes the political developments and setbacks as well as the democratization process of Somaliland. CPA is cognizant of the...