On the Horn of Africa, a tiny ‘country’ has Congress’ ear
By: POLITICO
Somaliland's delegation swept through Washington, promising to support Taiwan and ditch China. All it wants is a little recognition.
As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment, and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East...
Op-Ed: About the Voice of the Future: Yaxye Yeebaash
By Amina Isir
In the shadows of a society and people married to traditional ways of governing and existing, youth in Somaliland are speaking out and claiming their futures. Yaxye Yeebaash, a young poet, motivational speaker and content producer is one of these beacons of...
Op-Ed: The Challenges Faced by Arab Refugees in Hargeisa and the Way Forward
By:Abdirahman Ali
Abstract
Later 2015 and since the Arab Spring more than a million women, men and children have undertaken dangerous journeys to reach a various areas such as northern European countries, America and Some part of east African countries such as Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland...
Appeal: Emergency ambulances for the people of Somaliland
Imagine you are a young woman living in the rural outskirts of Hargeisa. You find yourself in labour – your baby is coming now! and you urgently and desperately need medical help. The only form of transportation is by foot, the nearest medical clinic...
Op-Ed: Culture and Democracy in Somaliland Context
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
Op-Ed: Ethiopia’s Red Sea Gate Demands Attention
By: Abdiaziz Ali Hussein
The Ethiopian Minister of the Federal Ministry of Health Dr Lia Tadesse accompanied by Saharla Abdulahi deputy Minister of health, officials from Somali Regional Health Bureau and other international and national representatives visited today Aw Barre Health Centre the Health Centre...
Op-Ed: A Brief Guide on Procrastination
By: Mohammed Hassan Mohammed
When trying to do something important there is a bad habit most people indulge without knowing it. And it’s called “Procrastination” Today I saw this as an advantageous piece to everyone, so let me shed light on it. Procrastination refers to...
