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  Introduction:-Although the international community hasn't still recognized Somaliland and they are still seeking to recognize as a de jure state, more than quarter a century after when the Somaliland people has declared their independence, however Somaliland lies in a strategic region that interfaces the...

The European Union has announced a launch of a $47.46 billion Africa Economic Development Fund aimed at helping Nigeria and other African countries drive economic growth and development. With the new development Nigeria and some other African countries hope of attracting foreign investments have been...

By:Mohamed Olad Hassan WASHINGTON — Election observers in Somalia say corruption is running rampant ahead of Wednesday's presidential election, with candidates giving gifts and large sums of cash to lawmakers to secure their votes. Twenty-three candidates are challenging incumbent Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is seeking a...

MOGADISHU, Somalia- Presidential candidate and Upper House Senator Abdirahman Mohamed Farole has announced withdrawal from the presidential race on Tuesday in the capital Mogadishu ahead of tomorrow’s ballot, Garowe Online reports. During a press conference in Mogadishu, Farole noted that he drop out form the...

Hargeisa(Hol) Somaliland opposition leader, Faisal Ali Warabe, has unexpectedly spoken out about Somalia election The UCID party commissioner suggested that parliamentarians should vote for an honest candidate for the presidency on the 8th February elections. He also discussed ongoing talks between Somaliland and dissident Khatumo...

A traffic ban has been imposed and major roads sealed off in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, ahead of Wednesday's presidential election. Correspondents said most schools and offices remained open but people had had to walk to reach their destination. MPs will gather at the airport on...

Mogadishu and surrounding areas are on lockdown after increase in al-Shabab attacks in lead-up to election Somalia's capital is on lockdown a day before the parliament meets to elect a new president, with ongoing security concerns and warnings of famine expected to top the agenda...

The Somalia presidency will now be contested by 23 candidates after one contender withdrew on Saturday. Mr Abdullahi Ali Hassan pulled out saying the field was too crowded. “I feel that the field is too crowded for a self respecting person to remain in the race,”...

By:Robin Sanders Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders is CEO of FEEEDS and former US Permanent Representative to ECOWAS. What is next for Africa's newest democracy? The Gambian political crisis appears to be over with President Adama Barrow having taken the reins of power, successfully and peacefully, with the...

Somaliland geographically are located east Africa or horn of Africa which is one of the eastern country and its bordered by Djibouti to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and the Punt land region of Somalia to the east, Somaliland has a 740 kilometers...