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The significance of Ainaba agreement lies in the commitment of the outgoing Somaliland government to implementing key articles in the agreement

Forrmer Somaliland President Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo and Khatumo leader  Dr Ali. K. Galaydh
The agreement Somaliland government and Khatumo administration signed in Ainaba district last month deprived Somaliland of using “insecurity” in eastern parts of the country as an excuse for delaying elections or banking on securitization model to control Sool. Dr. Ali Khalif Galaydh, the Khatumo administration leader, has chosen negotiation over hostility with Somaliland government. Pragmatism born of the refusal...

Somaliland Aerospace Belongs to Somaliland

The Republic of Somaliland will never accept that someone else controls their aerospace or anything related to their inalienable rights for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “Freedom is never voluntarily granted by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed” Dr. Martin Luther...

Op-Ed: Somaliland’s informal institutions: challenges and opportunities

Somaliland Flag
According to North, informal institutions such as norms, routines, and political processes are more durable than formal rules. There is no single viewpoint on the genesis of institutions. Similarly, there are numerous explanations for why institutions fail to function efficiently and under what conditions...

Somaliland: Citizen’s high expectations with new Government in office

Following the successful transfer of power between the two presidents in Somaliland on December 13th, 2017, it is going to be the first time that Somalilanders hear from their leaders that government officials have to register their assets as well as not be involved...

Op-Ed: Culture and Democracy in Somaliland Context

citizens of Somaliland head to the polls to elect their local municipal council representatives.photo by dailysignal
Introduction This brief article focuses on Culture and Democracy in Somaliland Context. In general, the culture is largely focused on the role of the clan in the democratization process in Somaliland and the rule of law. This article summarizes and quotes various articles and...

Somaliland:IGAD reiterated and reaffirmed Somalia’s succession from botched Somali Republic

The Somali Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Somaliyeed, Arabic: جمهورية الصومال ) was formed as new nation, following the union of the former Italian Somalia, today’s Somalia, and British Somaliland, today’s Republic of Somaliland. The high-profile one-day 28th extra-ordinary session of Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summit...

Somaliland and Covid 19: Government Response and Socio-Economic impact

Somaliland announces 11 additional COVID-19 cases, 1 Death
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the infection of this outbreak was first reported in December of 2019 in Wuhan – the seventh largest city of china. This contagious disease infected thousands of people of the globe. The World Health Organization...

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...

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...

Op-Ed: The Case of Somaliland Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting 

Some cutters use a razor blade for the female genital mutilation procedure CREDIT: Ivan Lieman /Getty Images
By:Mubaarik Fuaad Hassan The FGM is a traditional habits used by many countries around the world. FGM is rive amongst the areas resided by ethnically Somali people. Every year we participate in the annual FGM day on the 6th of February. This day is used...