Despite limited recognition, Somaliland is forging bold alliances and using its strategic position in the Horn of Africa to defy isolation.
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Somaliland: A North-South Korea-like Divide… in Africa
With continued democracy and civic freedom, and now globalization and a start at international recognition, Somaliland’s future is in the other direction: success!
Somaliland: Excellent News from the Horn of Africa
There are rumors about in the diplomatic sphere and in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa, that Trump might just be about to recognise Somaliland.
Somalia Lawmakers Meet To Choose President In Delayed Vote
Lawmakers have finally chosen a new president. Current President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was hoping to stay in power.
Somalia Postpones Long-Delayed Election
Somalia’ elections scheduled to begin on Sunday have been postponed due to months of delays in the profoundly insecure Horn of Africa country.
Somaliland Vote Highlights Progress In Breakaway Region
Somaliland will vote in parliamentary and local elections Monday, highlighting progress in the semi-autonomous region of Somalia.
Somalia’s President Signs Law Extending His Tenure
As the U.S. and others threatened sanctions, Somalia’s president defiantly signed a law extending his and his government’s tenure.
Somali Journalist Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison By Military Court
With neither lawyer nor family present, Somalia’s autonomous Puntland state sentenced journalist Kilwe Adan Farah to 3 years in jail.
Persecution Campaign Targets Journalists in Somalia’s Puntland
Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland have escalated their attacks on media freedom ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections.
Is Somalia’s Clan System Undermining Democracy?
Complicating matters is the country’s unique electoral system which has long centered around a clan-based model.