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SLSUN: Recent reports have indicated that President-elect Donald Trump is poised to recognize Somaliland. Such recognition would be beneficial for several reasons—it reflects the reality on the ground, acknowledges and rewards Somaliland for building a successful democracy, and could help deepen regional trade with...
Somalia: Humanitarian Activities Crisis as Aid workers hampered …
1 day ago · SLSUN: The UN relief agency has expressed concern over attacks targeting aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia, which increased in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Thursday that a total of 62 access incidents occurred between October and December 2024 across the…
Somaliland: Egypt is Closely Monitoring the Somalia-Ethiopia Deal …
5 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: 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’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 Recognition Integral to US-Allies Push to counter …
5 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: 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.
Somalia: Fighting Climate Change in the Country’s Conflict Zones
Dec 11, 2024 · Somalilandsun: Somalia now ranks sixth among the world’s countries in vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change, after Guinea-Bissau, Micronesia, Niger, the Solomon Islands and Chad. Weak governance and widespread insecurity compound the problem.1 From late 2020 onward, an historic drought in the Horn of Africa caused huge distress among Somalia’s population.
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…