Source of map: Nelson, Harold D. (Ed.) (1982). Somalia: A Country Study, p.15, Washington DC: American University, Foreign Area Studies; Library of Congress
Among other things, leaders of Somaliland base their claim for statehood that Somaliland was once British...
By Shukri Said
The coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the world since the beginning of 2020 has put all states to the test. Some reacted with positive results, limiting deaths and the rate of infections, others less so. Among the...
On May 31, 2021, Somaliland will hold the second legislative elections since 2005, to elect new MP’s. However, the current parochial, bias, divisive electoral process for electing legislators is highly flawed. Therefore, we need a constitutional amendment, or parliament...
The prime minister’s contradictory task will come against the hard realities of Farmaajo’s machination
In the world of disinformation, four “Ds” are important. You first “dismiss” reality and everything that does not suit your chosen narrative. Think of how Farmaajo...
The first act of a newly elected parliament, after members have taken the pledge of loyalty, is the election of a speaker.
The parliament speaker is an elected MP
who presides the sessions of the parliament, maintains order during sessions, punishes...
Friday December 10, 2021
Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, once considered a fair leader by the opposition, is now on the receiving end of the wrath of the opposition and other political leaders.
Tables turned
Recently re-elected Senator Muse Sudi Yalahow...
By Timacade, Yousef Ahmed
"It was just like this (pointing to the burned and destroyed buildings) when we started this business 25 years ago and today we will re-establish and make our wealth again". One of the women market vendors...
The self-declared autonomous state of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa is a practical demonstration of building a state from the bottom-up. It is also a demonstration of the benefits and limitations of outsider influence in domestic economies. Over...
Few of us were surprised by the fact that the United States did not invite Somaliland and Eritrea to the U.S – Africa Leaders meeting, which was concluded last week in Washington D.C. The U.S said it did not...
Vashti editor Matt Gordon explores the potential of non-statist forms of Jewish life, influenced by his decade of living and researching in Somaliland.
by Matt Gordon
Evan Robins introduction to this issue of The Pickle
Last night – the 61st since 7...