If the central bank and ministry of finance had diligent and skilled academics, the government revenue would have increased by two folds. $550 million of taxes are not collected statistically. Nicholas Kay— […]
Melitas Attack Borama Mayor’s Residence
Borama (SD) – The mayor of Borama, Saleban Hassan Hadi, spoke of an attack at one of his residence in the city last night, which he characterized as an attempted assassination. Mayor […]
President Bihi Addresses the Nation on Sanag Violence and COVID-19
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi on Wednesday talked about the recent escalation of violence in Fadhigaab region of Sanag region, the prevention of Covid1-19 and the ban on Kat. […]
Turkey discusses their mediation role in the negotiations between the federal government of Somalia and Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Turkey welcomed the meeting in Addis Ababa between Somaliland and Somalia presidents Muse Bihi Abdi and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo in February. Turkey’s ambassador to Mogadishu Mehmet Yilmaz, in an […]
Why Isn’t Somaliland Internationally Recognised? And could this change?
Somaliland is one of the most interesting cases of secession in international politics. Its 1991 unilateral declaration of independence from Somalia saw the country reclaim its status as independent country, which it […]
Somaliland:Politicians Arrested for Criticizing Government’s COVID-19 Efforts
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s independent human rights center condemned the arrests of politicians Mohamed Abib and Abdi Duco, by the Somaliland government in Hargeisa. Its not clear why the government has targeted […]
Dr Gaboose Implored President Bihi to Address Kat Dangers
Hargeisa (SD) – Dr. Mohamed Abdi Gabose, one of Somaliland’s most prominent doctors, spoke passionately about how Kat imports into the country can spread Coronavirus. Dr. Gabose who spoke to the media […]
Talo-wadag Director Criticises Somaliland’s Aids Commission
Hargeisa (SD) – Guled Osman Abdikarim (Curagte), an advocate for people living with HIV / AIDS, has leveled serious complaint against Somaliland’s Aids Control Agency. Guled posted on his Facebook page “when […]
Somaliland: Authorities must release imprisoned journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon
Amnesty International is calling on the Somaliland authorities to immediately and unconditionally release detained journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon who was arrested and arbitrarily detained a year ago today for exercising his right […]
Somaliland Cabinet meeting discusses COVID-19 and its Effects on economic
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Cabinet held its regularly scheduled weekly meeting over the Internet, discussing issues related to COVID-19 and it effects on the country’s economy, causing reduction on the projected 2020 budget. […]
Sultan Omar calls out President Bihi’s Hypocrisy
Mogadishu (SD) – Sultan Omar Sultan Mohamed Farah, a prominent Somaliland traditional leader, spoke for the first time about the rift between the traditional elders and the president of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, […]
Somaliland opted to Keep Mosques Open then Stop Ethiopian Trade, including Kat
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has rescinded its decision to close the country’s mosques,the ordinance was to take effect today, but was fiercely criticized by Somaliland’s prominent religious leaders. Somaliland’s Minister of […]
Somaliland Closes Mosques but allows Kat Imports
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland is unable to stop khat imports from Ethiopia, as authorities order mosques in the country to shut their doors. Somaliland’s Information Minister, Saleban Yusuf Kore, told reporters today […]
Militias in Borama Fight over Land
Borama (SD) – Reports from Borama town confirm clashes between two clans in the outskirts of that city this morning. The two clan militias are said to be fighting over a plot […]
Somaliland Confirms Three New Covid-19 cases
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Health Minister Omar Ali Abdullahi announced today three people have tested positive for Covid-19, two of whom live in Hargeisa, while another is in Borama, the regional capital […]
Jazeera Beach Massacre Family member Appeals to the President
Dear President, I am sending my warmest greetings and best wishes to from Portland, Oregon to you and all other officials in all three branches of the government. I hope and pray […]
Briefing The Current Human Right Situation in Somaliland
1. Introduction The Republic of Somaliland (hereinafter called “SL”) is an independent country located east Africa, bordered Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and the Gulf of Aden at the red sea. SL declared it’s […]
Tribal War Erupts in Sanag
Erigavo (SD) – News from Sanag indicates a fierce tribal fighting between two clan militias erupted tin a small town in the outskirts of regional capital his morning. A heavy fighting is […]
Faisal Ali Warabe” No Frontline Countries Involvement In Dialogue With Somalia
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the opposition party, UCID, Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe, today opposed the new plan of dialogue between Somaliland and Somalia, allegedly proposed by Ethiopian PM Abey Ahmed. […]
Chairman Saleban: International community should butt out of Somaliland Afairs
Hargeisa (SD) -The chairman of Somaliland’s Senate, Saleban Mohamud Adan, speaking at a press conference told the International community to refrain from Somaliland affairs as it refused to recognise them. The chairman […]