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Chilcot: The verdict from the UK’s media

HornDiplomat-The long-awaited inquiry into Iraq war was more damning than anticipated, while Tony Blair insists he did right thing. Protesters dressed as Tony Blair hold a demonstration as they wait for the release of the Chilcot Inquiry in London, Britain by Rachel Shabi @rachshabi Rachel Shabi is a...

Ending the Archaic Practice: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Photo: Najah Mawlid Hayir, A 2nd year Journalist Student who is advocating to end FGM on 16Days of Activism. Credit of the Picture: Shucayb Obsiye/Horn Cable TV
By: Abdiaziz Ali Hussein The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and girls - from Female Genital Mutilation, to Child Marriage, sexual...

Op-Ed:President MBA: “Finding New Friends and Strategic Partners is the Way Forward!”

Op-Ed:President MBA: “Finding New Friends and Strategic Partners is the Way Forward!”
“President Muse Bihi’s government is steadfastly determined to remain actively involved in all major diplomatic, political and economic developments. This government believes fully in exploring of all options and remain actively involved in all major diplomatic fronts. In short, President Muse Bihi’s government is...

Somaliland: A successful election, what then?

The Republic of Somaliland has successfully completed its sixth election and third presidential election. In this last election, there were many firsts including: the first time an incumbent president chose not to seek a second term, the first presidential debate and most impressively the...

The Current Status of Educational Standard In Somaliland

Somaliland schooling standards have undergone unpredictable situations since it reclaimed its independence from the rest of what was formerly known as a Somali Democratic Republic in 1991, it seems that a cross section of younger adults are growing up without access to high quality...

Somaliland Election 2021: Why this Election is Different?

Somaliland Election 2021: Why this Election is Different?
By:Mohamed Gahayr and Muse Jeeh The people of Somaliland have been electing their political representatives for almost two decades. From 2002 to 2017, Somaliland held a number of different elections, including Presidential, local council and parliamentary elections. The process had begun with formation of the...

Prof: Sulaiman Ahmed Gulaid; An Admirable Teacher and a Formidable Leader

Prof. Sulaiman Ahmed Gulaid
By: Abdirahman Adan Mohamoud Prof. Sulaiman Ahmed Gulaid, president of Amoud University retired today from active public service after five decades. He also steps down from university leadership after he delivered 25 years of solid performance with...

Op-Ed: From Restrictions to Uncertainty: Assessing The Consequences of The UN’s Arms Embargo Lift in Somalia

African Union peacekeepers stand next to armoured personnel carriers (APC) as they provide security for members of the Lower House of Parliament who are meeting to elect a speaker, at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, April 27, 2022. REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Phot
By: Abdirisak Ahmed Ali Introduction: The Horn of Africa has long been marred by political instability, armed conflicts, and humanitarian crises, with Somalia standing at the epicenter of these challenges. One crucial aspect of...

Writing off Somalia as a Somaliland Administered Trusteeship

After the Republic of Somaliland, the UAE and the Federal Republic of Ethiopia signed a tripartite agreement to invest and develop Berbera port as a regional hub for trade, the Farmajo- lead so-called government in Mogadishu issued floods of televised threats trying to intimidate...

Currency war, economic sanctions and consequences of petrodollar economy on financial tech industries

File photo showing a man exchanging Iranian rials for US dollars in Tehran, Iran (photo credit BBC)
By:Fatheya Yallas The announcement of facebook To launch its own new global cryptocurrency (Libra) backed by several FIAT currencies to its users (2.7 Billion) via What-up messaging services will have an impact on how global banking operates. It will undercut current money exchange services such...