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In this final part of our series, we look at the constant quest and struggle for control of the Red Sea waterway by non-regional actors and their impact.
Sudan – Red Sea Basin: Four Ways To Make Or Break...
In this eighth part of our series, we explore how Sudan's peace determines the stability in the Red Sea basin. By Amani Al Taweel
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Somaliland: The True Gatekeeper For The Red Sea While Somalia Wants...
Somaliland [not Somalila] is an onlooker of a significant portion of maritime trade that makes its way to & from Europe. It is a gatekeeper for the Red Sea
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The Red Sea: A Magnet For Outside Powers Vying For Its...
In this final part of our series, we look at the constant quest and struggle for control of the Red Sea waterway by non-regional actors and their impact.
ETHIOPIA
The Red Sea: A Magnet For Outside Powers Vying For Its...
In this final part of our series, we look at the constant quest and struggle for control of the Red Sea waterway by non-regional actors and their impact.
DJIBOUTI
The Red Sea: A Magnet For Outside Powers Vying For Its...
In this final part of our series, we look at the constant quest and struggle for control of the Red Sea waterway by non-regional actors and their impact.
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Somalia Expels Kenyan Ambassador, Summoning Its Envoy On the Same Move
The UN-propped federal government of Somalia has expelled Kenyan Ambassador to Mogadishu. Its envoy to Kenya Ahmed Nuur Tarzan has also been summoned ‘
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Growth Of Berbera Port A Concern To Djibouti
Djibouti government is concerned about the growth of the Somaliland Port of Berbera despite remarks by the President saying they are not threatened
Trafigura’s Investment Raises Optimism In Somaliland
Somaliland government believes the investment will drive its push for recognition and hopes the Trafigura’s investment could cause a domino effect among
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Djibouti President – ‘Abiy Had To Punish Those Seeking To Break...
Djibouti President Says: I haven’t heard anything of the [Berbera Port investment in Somaliland] so far, other than project proposals. You don’t even see
Siyad Barre Says “No Need To Initiate A Dialogue” With Opposition...
Somalia’s dictator Mohamed Siyad Barre has said that his regime believes that there is no need to initiate a dialogue with the opposition
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Biden On Cusp Of Presidency After Gains In Pennsylvania
Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency as he opened up narrow leads over Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania
GOP Divided Over Trump’s Baseless Claims Of Election Fraud
A key Republican senator said he saw no evidence to support Donald Trump’s baseless claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP
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HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY
Akin to all Somalis, I am overcome with threnody feeling over the sudden death of Dr. Ali Khalif Galaydh. In the past week,
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Somalia Must Learn To Stand Alone
In March 1977, Ethiopia and Somalia edged toward war over the region of Ogaden, which both claimed. Cuba’s revolutionary President Fidel Castro made
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White House Doctors: Trump’s Condition Improves, Could Return ‘As Early As...
White House physician Dr. Sean P. Conley said President Donald Trump’s condition, after testing positive for COVID-19 last week, “has continued to improve,”
The Red Sea: A Magnet For Outside Powers Vying For Its...
In this final part of our series, we look at the constant quest and struggle for control of the Red Sea waterway by non-regional actors and their impact.
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Muslims Call for French Goods Boycott to Protest Prophet Muhammad Caricatures
Muslims in the Middle East and beyond on Monday broadened their calls for boycotts of French products and protests, as a clash over depictions
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Somaliland: The True Gatekeeper For The Red Sea While Somalia Wants...
Somaliland [not Somalila] is an onlooker of a significant portion of maritime trade that makes its way to & from Europe. It is a gatekeeper for the Red Sea
MIDDLE EAST
Why Somaliland Could Be The Next Country To Sign Abraham Accords...
Shortly after the Abraham Accords were signed in Washington, Israeli officials hinted Somaliland being one of the next countries to ink deals with Israel.
EUROPE
Taiwan Backs Lithuania’s Call For Freedom
Somaliland's diplomatic ally in Southeast Asia – Taiwan will work with Lithuania's call for freedom and other like-minded partners to protect shared values,
ASIA & PACIFIC
India Joins DCOC – A Red Sea, Indian Ocean Task Force...
The DCOC was originally signed in 2009 by Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles, Somalia, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Yemen
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Seven Nations Vie For Five UN Security Council Seats
The UN General Assembly (GA) on Wednesday will elect five new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a 2021-2022 term, with battles
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The Red Sea: A Magnet For Outside Powers Vying For Its...
In this final part of our series, we look at the constant quest and struggle for control of the Red Sea waterway by non-regional actors and their impact.
WORLD BUSINESS
Muslims Call for French Goods Boycott to Protest Prophet Muhammad Caricatures
Muslims in the Middle East and beyond on Monday broadened their calls for boycotts of French products and protests, as a clash over depictions
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Decades Into The Internet Age, The Best Voting Technology Might Still...
Americans will choose their next president by either voting in person, which could expose them to the coronavirus, or by sending a ballot through
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Climate Change Threatens African Heritage Sites
Extreme weather changes, sea-level rise, and climate change threaten the destruction of cultural landmarks and heritage sites on the African continent.
FASHION
Hijab-Wearing Somali American Model Halima Aden Quits Fashion Industry
Halima Aden, the hijab-wearing Somali American model, said she is leaving runway fashion shows because the fashion industry has forced her to stray away
TRAVEL
5 Extraordinary Places That Don’t Officially Exist
5 extraordinary places that don’t officially exist. There are many reasons you might discount a holiday destination. Perhaps the weather’s not right,
EDUCATION
Refugee Student Scores Highest Marks Ever In Somaliland
Sheer determination pushes Ethiopian refugee student to make history as the highest performing student in Somaliland’s national primary exams.
ENVIRONMENT
Tropical Storm Makes Landfall In Somaliland
The tropical system in the Arabian Sea has made landfall in Somaliland, Oman Meteorology said The government went on national alert, Monday,
HEALTH & FITNESS
Chained And Neglected: The Dehumanizing Plight Of Africans With Mental Health...
For five years, Paul was chained in a small room with seven men under dehumanizing conditions. “[The] chain is so heavy. It doesn’t feel right;
SPORTS
Somaliland-born Mohamed Farah Appointed Djibouti Ports Ambassador
Somaliland-born and British long-distance runner Mohamed Farah has been appointed Ambassador of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority.
Kenya’s CS Amina Not Shortlisted For WTO Top Job
Kenya’s Sports CS Amina Mohamed has not made it to the final leg of the race for the World Trade Organization (WTO) job, according to Bloomberg.
Mohamed Farah Claims Antrim Coast Half Marathon Win
The Somaliland-born and British runner Mohamed Farah missed out on a new British record but still proved his class to win the Antrim Coast Half Marathon.
Salah Honors Al Ahly’s Zakaria With Celebration
The Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah honors Al Ahly's midfielder, Moamen Zakaria, with a celebration in the Liverpool thriller against Leeds United
Salah Overtakes Rooney To Set New Premier League Record
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah overtakes Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to set a new Premier League record in his latest outing for the Reds
Salah Makes Liverpool History With Goal vs Leads United
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah makes Liverpool history with a goal on the opening day of the 2020-21 Premier League season against Leeds United
Africa Paralympic Stories: Somaliland-Born Abdi Jama Wins Bronze At First Games
For wheelchair Somaliland-born basketball star Abdi Jama, his Paralympic journey began four years before he made his debut in Beijing.
#Liverpool Clinches League Title, Ends 30-Year Drought
Liverpool clinched its first league title since 1990 on Thursday, ending an agonizing title drought without the players even having to take the field.
Ramla Ali Shares Her Story, From Child Refugee To Boxing Champion
Ramla Ali, the first Muslim woman to win an English boxing title, reveals the difficulties she’s overcome as a refugee and female boxer.
Women Are Breaking Tape And Barriers In Somaliland’s Sports
A shift is underway in Somaliland’s Sports, where women are demanding more space to express themselves. They are building gyms, joining leagues, and
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