Tribute to the Late H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Siilaanyo”
By: Rooble Mohamed
The name Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud "Silanyo" was not something I recently came to know; it was a name I grew up hearing, deeply familiar even before I met him in person. Beyond his illustrious...
U.S. Foreign Policy Blindspot: Ignoring Somaliland and South Yemenโs Case for Independence
Byย Michael Rubin ,National Security Journal
Confederations Dissolve. Washington Errs When It Ignores Reality: Both Somaliland and South Yemen say they want independence. In both cases, their independence would benefit U.S. national security yet, in both cases, the State Department rejects...
Op-Ed: Hassan Sheik Mohamoud: Hamid Karzai of Somalia
![President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in his first term, in London, Monday, February 4, 2013 [Sang Tan/AP Photo]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP668379648041-1.jpg?resize=696%2C385&ssl=1 "Op-Ed: Hassan Sheik Mohamoud: Hamid Karzai of Somalia")
By: Dr. Barkhad M. Kaariye
The political history of Somalia had been in different legacies under different leaders, from successors of colonial power, elected civilian leaders, a tyrant military government to radicalized and violent terrorist form of...
Opinion: Peace and Progress: How Somalilandโs peaceful path differentiates from Somaliaโs Turbulent Journey
By: Mohamed O. Osman Guudle (PhD)
Abstract
This paper explores the distinct developmental trajectories of Somaliland and Somalia through a comparative lens. Despite lacking international recognition, Somaliland has achieved remarkable progress in establishing peace, democracy,...
Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth
By: Linda Ewackย ,for CBC First Personย
Growing up in small-town Saskatchewan, I never fit in with the other kids and they were always sure to let me know it.
If the lights were...
Op-Ed: To secure peace in the Indo-Pacific, include Taiwan in the UN system
By: Lin Chia-lung,Minister of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan)
Taiwan is an indispensable partner in global supply chains, producing more than 90 percent of the worldโs high-end semiconductors and a significant portion of the advanced chips that are...
Op-Ed: The Reckless Policies of El-Sisi and Hassan Sheikh
By Abdirahman Yusuf Artan, A former Member of Parliament of Somaliland
ย Hasan Sheikh could jeopardize the Horn of Africa with reckless, non-starter politics.
ย Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, the president of...
Somaliland presidential poll heralds fresh start
Byย Mohamed A. Omar Former Foreign Minister Somaliland
What you need to know:
The Horn of Africa country remains a beacon of peace and democracy in a region marred by internal strife.
Op-Ed: My Journey to a City of Timeless Wonders and Warm Welcomes
By: Mohamed Raygal
At the start of 2024, a new city joined my list of known destinations when I first heard of Sanliurfa in Southeast Turkiye after receiving a job offer from my employer. Like anyone would,...
Op-Ed: Somaliland Elections and the Impact of Tribal Influences
By: Mohamed Ibrahim Haji Abdi
The upcoming elections in Somaliland have been a subject of significant interest and scrutiny, not only within the region but also on the global stage. Somaliland's self-government efforts and its quest for...
![British Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on, at Number 10 Downing Street, following the results of the election, in London, UK, July 5, 2024 [Kevin Coombs/Reuters]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-05T115520Z_52034812_RC2ZO8AP0G9J_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ELECTION-1720202222.webp?resize=100%2C70&ssl=1 "New PM Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win")
