Somaliland

By M.A. Egge The government of the Republic of Somaliland has been categorical that the Mogadishu government of Somalia cannot take control of Somaliland’s air space in any circumstances. In a strong cautionary warning that the country’s Foreign affairs minister Hon. Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire has...

On 13 November 2017, Somaliland, an unrecognized country, went to the polls to elect its fifth president since its founding 26 years ago. Somaliland’s role in the region is changing as key players in the Gulf are waking up to its strategic location.  Somaliland was a...

Every government pledges many things to its people before it comes to power. The people elect them based on their pledges, credentials, and sometimes because they simply want to do away with the government in power. The newly elected government of Somaliland has laid...

The Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Saad Ali Shire, stated the planned United Arab Emirates (UAE) military base in Berbera of the Republic of Somaliland is on course. “The agreement to build a base in Berbera has been approved by the parliament...

The Republic of Somaliland called on ICAO and other relevant UN agencies to intervene in Somalia’s projected takeover of Somalia takeover of what the latter terms as “Somalia airspace’ which includes that of Somaliland. Captain Abdi Mohamed Rodol, the newly appointed Director of the Somaliland...

HornDiplomat-The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Muse Biihi Abdi has met with the chairmen of the two houses Parliament (Elders and Representatives); the chairman of the House of Elders Hon: Saleban Mohamoud Adan  Accompanied by his Deputy Chairman Hon:Saed Jama Ali and accompanied...

Horndiplomat- The President H. E. Muse Bihi Abdi gave an unprecedented and patriotically passionate speech to the members of the cabinet as he kicked off a four day equally unprecedented special workshop for the newly appointed ministers. In a grand outline in which the Head...

Kibarkingmad is impressed by the continent's most recent election but Olushambles thinks Somaliland should get its act in order. (Illustration of our satirical Resident Presidents. Credit: BBC)     SOURCE:BBC

By:Daniel Mumbere A major news source on the continent year in and out are elections – especially the presidential polls. 2017 was no different with as many as four elections taking place. With the exception of the Liberian situation which awaits a run-off, the three others...