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Somalia Not Ready For EAC, What’s The Hurry?
Somalia is not ready for EAC, so what’s the hurry to bring it on board? Countries seeking to join regional bloc should adhere to principles of good governance, human rights.
Dahabshiil CEO Attends Global Food Security Summit UK 2023
Abdirashid Duale, the CEO of Dahabshiil Group of Companies, speaking to the BBC Focus on Africa Program regarding the recently concluded Global Food Security Summit 2023
SOMALILAND
ALS Worldwide Group Signs MoU With Somaliland
ALS Worldwide Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Somaliland as it expands its transportation services out of Berbera.
REGIONAL NEWS
Somalia Officially Admitted Into EAC
Somalia has been admitted as the eighth member of the East African Community on Friday, November 24, 2023, just over a year after the latest entrant, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was admitted into the bloc.
Security Council Extends Authorization of ATMIS, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2710 (2023)
Organ Also Adopts Resolution 2711 (2023) Renewing Sanctions on Al-Shabaab
LOCAL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC
ALS Worldwide Group Signs MoU With Somaliland
ALS Worldwide Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Somaliland as it expands its transportation services out of Berbera.
Dahabshiil CEO Attends Global Food Security Summit UK 2023
Abdirashid Duale, the CEO of Dahabshiil Group of Companies, speaking to the BBC Focus on Africa Program regarding the recently concluded Global Food Security Summit 2023
INTERVIEWS
Why SNM Spurns USC Overtures
The New African Magazine [London]. May 1991. Koert Lindijer. "Somalia: Why SNM Spurns USC Overtures."
Dr Sada Mire Receives National Geographic Wayfinder Award
Dr Sada Mire (UCL Institute of Archaeology) has received a National Geographic Wayfinder Award and joins the newest cohort of National Geographic Explorers.
DEMOCRACY & ELECTIONS
St. Louis Park’s Nadia Mohamed Becomes First Somali American Elected Mayor...
Nadia Mohamed, who had already won citywide as an at-large council member and had the backing of Mayor Jake Spano, defeated retired banker Dale A. Anderson.
International Partners Call Political Leaders To Adhere To Election Timelines As...
International Partners that support Somaliland’s democracy and elections have called political leaders to adhere to the timelines as the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) set out
BOOKS & REVIEWS
. Lieutenant Colonel Eric Swayne was invalidated, and Brigadier General W.H. Manning was appointed to command the Third Campaign, focusing on Berbera and limiting Somali troops' reliability.
The Second British Campaign in Somaliland against the “Mad Mullah” And the founding of the 6th King’s African Rifles in January to November 1902
OPINION/EDITORIAL/ANALYSIS
Navigating Growth: Berbera Port and Economic Zone as Game-Changers for Ethiopian...
The Berbera Port and Economic Zone in Somaliland are transforming Ethiopian businesses, offering efficient trade routes, and attracting investments.
WOMEN
The Kosovo Conditions and The Case For American Unilateral Recognition Of...
Analyzing the United States’ recognition of Kosovo in 2008, this essay presents a framework to guide the successful use of a president’s constitutional powers of sovereign recognition, particularly in the absence of international consensus. It then applies these “Kosovo conditions” to the contemporary case of Somaliland to illustrate the case for the US unilateral recognition of the most vibrant democracy in the Horn of Africa.
ISLAM & RELIGION
Muslim Billionaire To Convert Iconic London Landmark Into Mosque
Muslim Billionaire Asif Aziz has obtained permission to convert a part of London’s iconic Trocadero building into a mosque and Islamic center.
WORLD NEWS
Kenya Revives Plans For $13.8 Billion High-Speed Electric Railway To Ethiopia
Kenya plans to begin construction in 2025 of a $13.8 billion high-speed electric railway from its Indian Ocean port of Lamu to Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Tools For New Readers, From Braille Lego To A Somali Phone...
To unlock the power of reading, Lego now sells bricks with Braille, and a phone app is helping 350,000 people in the Horn of Africa learn in their native tongue.
LIFESTYLE
ART & CULTURE
Love Letters, Gossip, Prayers And Poetry: The Tapes That Sustained The...
Through workshops and Waaberi Phone, the project gathered conversations, recordings of music, poetry, and love letters.
FASHION
Rawdah Mohamed Somali Hijab-Wearing Model Who Became A Vogue Fashion Editor
When Rawdah Mohamed lived in an asylum camp after arriving in Norway as a refugee, she was teased at school for wearing a hijab
TRAVEL
What Do You Know About Somaliland?
Here is everything you should know about Somaliland
EDUCATION
Somaliland: Children’s Education Impacted By Recurring Droughts
Recurring droughts in Somaliland have severely impacted children's education, with 74 schools closing and over 5,900 affected.
ENVIRONMENT
‘Drought Is The Enemy’: The Communities Fighting Hunger In Somaliland
Drought is the enemy: The drought in the East and Horn of Africa regions is worsening, threatening the livelihoods of pastoralists in Somaliland.
HEALTH & FITNESS
How Dr. Yvan Butera and Edna Adan Ismail Are Rethinking Healthcare
As Dr. Yvan Butera, Rwanda’s Minister of Health, and Edna Adan Ismail, the founder and president of the Edna Adan University & Hospital, came together during the inaugural TIME100 Africa Summit
SPORTS
Luis Diaz’s Dad Collapses After Watching Son Score For Colombia Days After Kidnap Release
Luis Diaz scored twice as Colombia stunned Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, days after his father was released by kidnappers.
The Football Club Giving A Muslim Community In Cardiff Reasons To Cheer
The football club, Cardiff Bay Warriors, was established by Somaliland sailors and its most recent incarnation is making a name in the Welsh capital
Sir Mo Farah’s Career Reaches Emotional End At The Great North Run
Sir Mo Farah, one of the most accomplished long-distance runners in history, recently completed the final race of his career. Farah, a British athlete of Somaliland heritage, has achieved numerous accolades and records throughout his illustrious career.
Sealand: The National Football Team From A Country Half The Size Of A Football Pitch
The Sealand national football team have had several celebrity players, a chequered history, and call a naval fort home
Liverpool’s Devastating Frontline Hit New Heights To Bring Shambolic Man Utd Crashing Back To Earth
Manchester United were seemingly starting a bright new era. Last weekend's EFL Cup success at Wembley was their first trophy in nearly six years and provided a tangible element to the improvement inspired by Erik ten Hag.
