Secretive deals signed between Somaliland and international oil firms could have far reaching impact on the region’s future. In the wake of the most recent revelations, it is important to remember that developing natural resources requires an enduring emphasis on Somaliland transparency
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Somaliland Journalists Facing Increasing Violence
New report details threats to Somaliland journalist community under siege from all sides
New President Has Weakened Somaliland Security
Ongoing Infiltrations Into Somaliland Culminated in The Fatal Theft of Security Data: Many experts blame an over-ambitious reorganization of vital organs of the state such as Secret Service and the Presidential Office, led by president “Silanyo”
Somalia Prepares for Key Puntland Elections
Region in turbulent Somalia to hold key Puntland elections in hope of building on free democracy
UN Calls for Somalia’s Puntland Fair Vote
Can fair vote be held in central Somalia? Somalia’s Puntland fair vote would strengthen stability
Will Puntland Region Sever Ties With Somalia?
Somalia moves closer to disintegration if leaders in Puntland region sever ties with Mogadishu
Somalia’s Puntland Delays Elections Amid Violence
Amid political violence and rising instability, divided Somali region of Puntland delays elections
Ethiopia and Egypt are at Loggerheads Over Dam
Ethiopia and Egypt have mired Somalia in unnecessary invasions and conflicts orchestrated by outsiders making the country unable to utilize her resources
Is Somalia Stability in Threat from Isolated North?
Independence drive of distant northern Somalia brings questions of timing for Somalia Stability
Impact of Dubious Alms on Security in Somalia
Analysis: Arabs’ Dubious Alms and Its Impact On Security and Commercialization Of Religion In Somalia