The incarceration of children brings Somaliland into disrepute
For all the many challenges that a state such as Somaliland faces, it is important to appreciate that much has been achieved thus far, whilst plenty remains to be done. Those who walk the corridors of accountability whether as ministers or those charged with...
Somaliland Ruby and Emerald Occurrences
By:Ahmed Tahir
1.0 An overview of Somaliland Geology
Somaliland, a former British Protectorate in the Horn of Africa, has a very interesting geology and remains relatively underexplored. It is considered to be part of the Mozambique belt (Kinnaird & Jackson, 2000). The extension of Mozambique belt...
What does this election mean to the ordinary Somalilander?
In less than a day Somalilanders will hit the polls and vote on who they feel will best represent their interests. This election means different things to different people to some the end goal of this election means the victory of their party their loyalty...
‘MADI’: Growing Up Solo in a Somali Context
By:Muna Axmed Cumar (Mullaaxo)
It was school break time. After we had a few snacks, which we bought from the old woman who sat under the big tree in front of our school, me and two friends of mine curiously started wandering before the bell tolled...
The significance of Ainaba agreement lies in the commitment of the outgoing Somaliland government to implementing key articles in the agreement
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...
SPED2017:The Greatest Example that Somaliland Youth Can!
The night of 19th of October marks a history of the republic of Somaliland. Somaliland is peacefully at the eye of a region in the middle of a pernicious hurricane of violence and terrorism. It has been described as ‘Africa’s best-kept secret’ referring to...
[OPINION] THE US AND ITS PRESENCE IN SOMALIA
By:Jean-Jacques Cornish
The United States is being increasingly drawn into a clandestine war in Somalia.
It is a battle that will embroil the next occupant of the White House, whomever he or she may be.
The US was at pains to stay out of Somalia following the...
Somaliland: claiming our narratives
By: Zahra Jbril
So, you have been seeing Somaliland has been trending social media and wondering who, where and what is #Somaliland; below is a short summary to get you up to date.
Somaliland encompasses the territory of the former British Protectorate (bordered by Djibouti to...
Forgotten groups of Somaliland
Gaboye, Tumaal and Yibir together form a cluster of the occupationally segregated group. Gaboye used to perform a range of activities such as leather-working, shoe-making, pottery(if female), hunting and traditional healing, the Yibir described as wandering sorcerers and leather worker. Tumaal is associated with...
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...
