Somaliland

Horndiplomat- Today, The Somaliland police arrested the poet Abdirahman Abees in Hargeisa.Horndiplomat reports The government of Somaliland has not commented on the arrest of the Poet. Sources confirmed to Horndiplomat that poet Abdirahman Abees who read his poems last night in Hargeisa has reportedly been arrested in...

By:Mohamed Duale, Editor-in-Chief, Horn Diplomat  Horndiplomat- Somaliland the ruling party KULMIYE and one of the opposition parties, UCID, signed a Joint Communique to the effect that Parliamentary elections will take place in November 2019 Waddani party rejects the poll date proposed by the two parties. The two...

By Addis Getachew ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Self-declared republic sees military presence by world powers as way to affirm its status as independent state The self-declared republic of Somaliland has expressed an interest in hosting British and Russian naval bases, which would add to an already active military...

Horndiplomat-Ethiopia New Consul general to Somaliland Ambassador Shamsudin Ahmed Roble arrives in Hargeisa. There is no official statement from Somaliland MFA and Ethiopian Consulate general regarding on arrival of Amb.Shamsudin Roble but sources confirmed to Horndiplomat about his arrival in Somaliland. Last month, Ethiopia has appointed...

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...

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-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...

Horndiplomat-UK Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson Arrives in Somaliland-Horndiplomat reports The Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi receives in his office UK Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson.Horndiplomat The two sides discussed issues related to strengthening Somaliland-UK bilateral and Historical relationship. The meeting accompanied by the president...