SONSAF’s ‘gatekeeper’ role “can dilute the independence of civil society as observers,” says International Election Observers
Independent international team observing Somaliland’s May 31 2021 parliamentary and local council elections launches final report.
The report in pages 56 and 57 the role of civil society organisations in elections. The observers found that SONAF plays gatekeeper role for “the Somaliland Government, NEC and...
Op-Ed: UK Supports Climate Action in Somaliland
By: Morgan Riley, Acting Head, British Office Hargeisa
On the 1st and 2nd November, 120 world leaders gathered in Glasgow for the most important international climate negotiations yet. COP26 is the biggest diplomatic event the UK has hosted since the Second World War and the...
The accomplishment of Taiwan’s “African Project”: To build the business platform with East African markets through Taiwan Expo 2021 in Somaliland
Press-release by Taiwan Representative office in Somaliland
To take the advantage of the completion of the Berber Seaport Phase I Project, Berbera International Airport, Berbera Economic Zone, Berbera Corridor, and AfcFTA took effect from 1st January 2021, The Taiwan Representative Office accordingly holds the Taiwan...
Independent international team observing Somaliland’s May 31 2021 parliamentary and local council elections launches final report
The elections marked an important moment for democracy in Somaliland: after significant delays to both polls, they marked the first time that national and local elections have been held together.
Look here the Independent international team observing Somaliland’s final report
Says Professor Michael Walls of DPU,...
Op-Ed: Hargeisa needs infrastructure improvements
By Abdihakim Mohamed
Hargeisa is the capital city of Somaliland and the most populous city across the country. The city lies between the strategic towns of Berbera port and the commercial border town of Wajaale which have made it to become the economic hub of...
Development Support and Women’s Role Among Topics Covered in UN Deputy Special Representative’s Hargeisa Visit
Hargeisa– Issues ranging from women’s participation in politics to the relationship between peace and development were among the topics covered by a senior United Nations official during a two-day introductory visit to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, which ended today.
“The reason I came was...
Somaliland: HRC Condemns the Arbitrary arrest of Journalists,Elders and Activist for Freedom of Expression and Free Press
Human rights center is disturbed with the arrest of journalist Abdifatax mohammed Abdi in Lasanood, who works with Holhol media. He was arrested 24/10/2021 along with four traditional elders, Yusuf Ahmed Handule, Mustafa Aden Gale, Farahdeer Garad Ismail Ducaale, and Mohammed Awad Baruud. The...
Somaliland: Hersi Ali Hassan announces candidacy for chairman of Waddani Party
By: MODUALE
The Leader of Opposition party Waddani Hersi Ali Haji Hassan announced his candidacy for chairman of the party .
“I am here to announce that I will stand for the chairmanship of Waddani in the upcoming GA convention on the 15th and 16th of...
Taiwan-Somaliland trade fair to be held next month
By:Taiwan Focus
A Taiwan-Somaliland trade fair aimed at strengthening business links and market opportunities across Africa will be held Nov. 4, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday.
Isaac Chiu (邱陳煜), the deputy head of MOFA's Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs, said that...
Somaliland: SONYO Hosts Interface meeting between youth and duty bearers on labour market trends and internship opportunities
By:Staff Writer
Somaliland youth organisation "SONYO" organized an Interface meeting between youth and duty bearers on labour market trends and internship opportunities took place at Mansoor Hotel.
The aim behind the meeting is for youth to learn existing opportunities in relation to employment/internship as well as...
