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SLSUN: The international community must recognize Somaliland’s right to self-determination and sovereignty. Denying this right perpetuates the false narrative that Somaliland is part of...
Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
Dec 10, 2024 · Somalilandsun: Somaliland, a former region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance, marked by peaceful transitions of power. This accomplishment sharply contrasts with Somalia’s ongoing civil war and three decades of failed statehood. Since the fall of Siad Barre, its …
Somaliland: Egypt is Closely Monitoring the Somalia-Ethiopia Deal …
3 days ago · SLSUN: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Saturday that he is “closely” following the agreement reached between Ethiopia and Somalia with Turkish mediation and expressing hope it “would contribute to achieving security and stability in the Horn of Africa, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. It came during a …
Somaliland Recognition Integral to US-Allies Push to counter …
3 days ago · SLSUN: The Horn of Africa is one of the most critical regions in global geopolitics, interlinking the most significant maritime routes, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. This has turned it, especially over the last period of time, into a hot spot for international competition, driven by China’s rising economic and military presence.
Somaliland Offers to Host US Military Base for Recognition
3 days ago · SLSUN: Somaliland is mulling a barter deal with the United States. Somaliland, which has been on a long quest to seek independence is ready to offer the United States a military base. In return, it seeks recognition. Somaliland’s representative to the US Bashir Goth recently said in an interview that the region is ready to…
Somaliland’s new government is ready to drive change: these are …
Nov 22, 2024 · Somalilandsun: The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto independent state’s recent presidential election outcome.. The opposition coalition Waddani won the November election over the ruling party, Kulmiye. . Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (also known as Cirro ...
Somaliland: Ethiopia’s motive in the quest for sea access aims at ...
4 days ago · SLSUN: Egypt views an effort of any country which is not bordering the Red Sea to access its services directly as unacceptable, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This statement appears to be a direct response to Ethiopia’s recent attempts to access the Red Sea, which Egypt finds unacceptable. Ethiopia had previously signed…
Somaliland unfazed by Somalia-Ethiopia compromise
Dec 17, 2024 · SLSUN: Somaliland authorities say their agreement to grant landlocked Ethiopia access to the sea in exchange for recognition remains intact despite Somalia and Ethiopia's deal to end the feud it caused. In January 2024, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that stated Ethiopia would recognize Somaliland as …
Somaliland: The Successfully Democratic Journey
Dec 2, 2024 · Somalilandsun: The long-awaited Somaliland elections resulted in the surprise victory of Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. Official results released on 19 November showed that Abdirahman won 63.92% of the vote, while incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi received only 34.81%. The election was considered a landslide opposition-win. Waddani had been politically paralyzed for almost two decades.
Somaliland: A Peaceful Handover Withstands Neighbourhood Strains
Dec 12, 2024 · Somalilandsun: Somaliland reinforced its reputation as one of the Horn of Africa’s stronger democracies by staging a successful presidential election and ushering in a peaceful transfer of power. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood explains the challenges facing the new administration. Somaliland held its long-awaited presidential election in mid-November, ending in victory for…