AsSomaliland gears up for its presidential and party elections on November 13, the political environment is fraught with tension, high stakes, and significant expectations. The upcoming election pits the long-standing ruling party, Kulmiye, against the rising opposition force, Waddani....
By Engineer: Ahmed Abdi Abdillahi
Somaliland’s case for international recognition is compelling and deserves serious consideration from the global community. Since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland has established a functioning government, held democratic elections, maintained relative peace and...
“Sagaal nin oo walaala ah sideennaas - Siddeed isku bah tahay sidiinnaas
Ninkuna bah gaar yahay sidaydaas - Siddeedduna ninkii siri sidiinnaas
Ninkuna uu sirtii garan sidaydaas...”
“Nine men who are blood brothers like us - Eight of them being from the...
By Muhyadin Yussuf Cade
Worldwide, tourism and its related services are one of the most alternative sources of income and employment opportunities for people living in countries with potential tourism sites and resources. tourism industry offers the opportunity to lessen...
A World Bank Working Paper on the Somali judiciary unwisely assigns percentages to population sizes of Somali clans, writes Liban Ahmad
Writing about Somali politics remains a difficult undertaking nearly thirty years after the ouster of the military dictatorship in...
Reforming the electoral system and public services could be a key to breaking the deadlock over parliamentary elections in Somaliland, argues Liban Ahmad
Two years ago President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland won the presidential election. One year ago the...
The Federal Government of Somalia has been proactive in addressing the coronavirus and, like everywhere else in the world, there are meetings after meetings on this global issue. A facility has been identified for quarantining and treating the victims...
Let me begin with a little but important history before I answer that question. Two independent countries – From the yoke of colonialism of Britain and Italy – joined on July 1, 1960 and formed Somali Democratic Republic. Love...
Before we shed light on Somaliland’s past and present status-quo, let’s take a brief glance at the Montevideo Convention in order to assess whether or not Somaliland meets the requirements of being classed as ‘a new country’.
Montevideo Convention
The Montevideo...
By Ambassador Larry André, Jr.
After one year serving as the United States Ambassador to Somalia, I recently concluded individual introductory meetings with all Federal Government of Somalia ministers. I have also met all Federal Member State presidents, Somaliland’s president and...