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Taiwan CPC Corp signs a deal to explore oil area in Somaliland

An oil field in Chad, where CPC Corp. Taiwan produced its first barrel of oil. CNA file photo
By:Taiwan Focus Taiwan, the country's state-owned oil supplier, is expected to start oil exploration in Somaliland in 2023 at the earliest after signing a deal to take a stake in an oil field in the East African state. In a statement released on Tuesday, CPC said...

On the Horn of Africa, a tiny ‘country’ has Congress’ ear

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (right) and his then-counterpart from Somaliland, Yasin Hagi Mohamoud, shake hands after signing an agreement in Taipei on Feb. 26, 2020. | Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP
By: POLITICO Somaliland's delegation swept through Washington, promising to support Taiwan and ditch China. All it wants is a little recognition. As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment, and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East...

SONYO Hosts youth-led initiatives on technology and employment opportunities

By: Staff writer SONYO hosts youth-led initiatives on technology and employment opportunities that are discussed to understand market trends, especially in the areas of technology. Somaliland youth organization SONYO Umbrella executive director, Mr Abdihamid Omer underlined the importance of the meeting “This youth-led initiative on technology...

Genel Energy announces farm-out agreement over Somaliland oil block

Genel Energy announces farm-out agreement over Somaliland oil block
Genel Energy PLC on Monday announced the signing of a farm-out agreement with OPIC Somaliland Corp, for the SL10B13 block, onshore Somaliland. OPIC Somaliland is a company backed by CPC Corp, a Taiwanese state owned petroleum and gasoline company. Under the agreement, OPIC will pick up...

Somaliland conservationists fight cheetah trafficking

Somaliland conservationists fight cheetah trafficking
By:DWTV Because of its easy access to animals in Ethiopia and Kenya, Somaliland is believed to be the center of the cheetah trade. Traffickers take advantage of its nearly 800-kilometer (500-mile) coastline and its proximity to Yemen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyUdoGXGJoA&t=107s  

Turkey’s aid agency installs greenhouse at university in Somaliland

University of Hargeisa
By:MEMO Turkey's state-run aid agency, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has established a greenhouse at the University of Hargeisa in Somaliland. The opening ceremony, Monday, was attended by the Minister of Agriculture of Somaliland, Mohamed Haji Osman Jama, Turkish Consulate officials and TIKA coordinator...

SONYO Holds annual Interface meeting between Policy makers and youth

Somaliland:Sonyo host annual Interface meeting between Policy makers and youth
By:Staff writer Somaliland National Youth Organization (SONYO) organized an annual Interface meeting between Policymakers and youth.The meeting aims to initiate discussions on legal frame works that are of benefit to youth in Somaliland. The participants from government institutions, Universities, Youth entrepreneurs, CSOs, and other stakeholders are...

Somaliland president receives US Congressional Staff Delegation

Somaliland president receives US Congressional Staff Delegation
By: Horndiplomat staff writer Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi received on Tuesday US Congressional Staff Delegation at the presidential palace. During the meeting, Somaliland President and the US delegation profoundly discussed Somaliland-US relations, regional development, democracies and elections in Somaliland. "Very honoured to receive the US Congressional Staff...

HRC Condemns the arrest and detention of the Chairperson of Berbera City Council of UCID Political Opposition Party

Human Rights Center
Press-release The Human Rights Center is deeply disturbed with the re-arrest and detention of Khalil Hussein Muse. He was previously arrested on 5/10/2021 without any charges but was remanded and released on conditionality and on bail. Khalil Hussein Muse is the Chairperson of Berbera City...

Fly Dubai to restart flights to Somaliland from December 18

Service to Hargeisa had been suspended because of operational reasons Image Credit: Supplied photo
By:Staff writer Dubai: Budget carrier flydubai will restart flights to Hargeisa, Somaliland, from December 18, following a temporary suspension due to operational reasons. The Dubai-based airline will operate a three-times-weekly service to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA). “We look forward to working closely with the Somaliland Civil...