By Hussein Adan Igeh (Deyr),
Somalia, (often taken as the prime example of a failed state) has for more than three decades embodied as the deficiencies of statelessness. The successive presidents of Somalia had time and again failed to create...
Somaliland, officially known as the Republic of Somaliland is a self-declared sovereign state located in the Horn of Africa on the south coast of the Gulf of Aden. It is a de facto state that is, it has not been officially...
Here’s the full interview that I gave to The Epoch Times’ Nalova Akua about the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland, excerpts of which were included in his article titled “Ethiopia’s Contentious Port Deal Throws Volatile...
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...
First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Somaliland for their active participation in electing their new leadership. This significant milestone reflects the nation’s commitment to democracy and progress. I sincerely congratulate President Abdirahman Mohamed...
Puntland witnessed fourth peaceful transfer of power in January 2019 since the federal member state was created as an autonomous administration in August 1998. The new Puntland President, Mr Said Abdullahi Dani was a Planning Minister of the Somali...
United Nations is already undermined by powerful countries. International laws are weakened and not as effective as before. Military aggressions and violations are on the rise. Countries are threatened or invaded just because of their natural resources or of...
Sherin Helal
While Somalia has achieved notoriety in Africa as the most striking example of a failed state and the continent’s biggest battlefield, it has nevertheless also been able to present a model in the form of the autonomous Republic...
by Farah M. Omer
Recently Mogadishu suffered yet another horrific terrorist attack, the deadliest in two years, killing nearly 80 people and wounding more than 100 people. Much of the discourse about wars such as this merely chronicles numbers: lives...
H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi
President of Republic of Somaliland
April 30, 2020
Re: Protecting Free Speech and Journalism and Ending Violence Against Journalists
Your Excellency:
I write on behalf of the New York City Bar Association to express deep concern regarding the...