Hasan Sheikh could jeopardize the entire Horn of Africa with his reckless, non-starter politics.
Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, the president of the Federal Government of Somalia, controls Mogadishu and its environs, which are controlled by Al-Shabaab. He is recognized as the president...
As the Las Anod conflict unfolds, a more ominous spectre looms—the presence of extremist groups. Reports suggest that Al-Shabab and Daesh (ISIS) are exploiting the chaos by tactically merging with local militias with whom they share clan descendency. These...
By Liam Taylor
National day in Somaliland means joy, pomp, and machines of war. On May 18th the president and assembled dignitaries watched, from the grandstand, the annual parade in the capital, Hargeisa, as police held back jubilant crowds. Acrobats, fire-eaters, cyclists...
Somaliland House of Elders, commonly known as the Guurti, was originally conceived as a body that would embody the wisdom and traditions of Somaliland’s elders, ensuring that the nation’s governance was grounded in cultural and religious values while providing...
As a former business owner in the USA, human resource (HR) challenges were among the least complicated issues my organization encountered. A reliable supply of skilled and unskilled labor was always available. In contrast, Somaliland businesses are currently facing...
Mohamed Abib, a member of parliament in Somaliland, has emerged as one of the most contentious political figures in the region. Known for his fiery rhetoric and controversial statements, Abib has become a polarizing force in Somaliland’s political landscape,...
Introduction
The Horn of Africa is a region marked by its complex geopolitical landscape and diverse array of players. A significant development in this context is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, which has garnered extensive attention...
Since restoring its independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland Republic has emerged as a stable and confident nation in a region often plagued by conflict.
While Somalia continues to grapple with internal strife and mayhem, despite the billions of dollars...
Following Eritrea’s secession in 1993, Ethiopia's landlocked status has posed significant economic and logistical challenges. Since then, the country has relied heavily on Djibouti for access to the sea, which handles over 90% of Ethiopia’s maritime trade.
The allure of...
BRIEF HISTORY OF SOMALILAND
Somaliland has one of the longest histories in the Horn of Africa. In the early 1880s, the Great Britain and Somaliland clans reached and concluded treaties that formed the Somaliland British Protectorate that was proclaimed in...