Somaliland

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the outbreak of the war. The regional administration, however, lacks international recognition as an independent state. Talks between Somaliland and Somalia continued in early 2015 but stalled in March amid disagreements between the two countries and...

In recent times, the people of Somaliland have demonstrated a sense of accountability and commitment towards maintaining the democratization process of their nation’s fledgeling democracy.  Once again, the election bells are ringing, and the people are ready to vote and elect the 5th president...

Somaliland is virtually a young nation not because of the 26 years since it has reclaimed its independence from Somalia after 31 years of a failed union, but given the fact that approximately 70% of its population is under the age of 30. The youth...

Election campaigns are stressful, costly and time consuming. While nothing can eliminate the stress of the countdown to Election Day, there are campaign fundamentals that can be the difference between winning and losing. No matter what level of race one is running, campaign fundamentals...

Horndiplomat-Human Right center calls on government of Somaliland to allow Kalsan TV to resume broadcasting -Press Statement Today, the Minister of Information Osman Abdilahi Sahardid indefinitely banned Kalsan TV, the UK based Somali broadcaster, and ordered the closure of its offices in Somaliland. The ban is...

By M.A. Egge The President H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Mohamud Silanyo has avowed by affirming his confidence in the National Police Force in its service to the nation. The Head of State gave the sentiments at the 24th Commemoration ceremony of the inception of the force yesterday. The...

Lewis Center, Ohio–Monday, November 13, the voters of Somaliland will go to the polls to elect new leader. It will be the second time since 2010, an elected leader to hand over power peacefully to another one. It will also be the first time...

The agreement Somaliland government and Khatumo administration signed in Ainaba district last month deprived Somaliland of using “insecurity” in eastern parts of the country as an excuse for delaying elections or banking on securitization model to control Sool. Dr. Ali Khalif Galaydh, the Khatumo administration leader, has chosen negotiation over hostility with Somaliland government. Pragmatism born of the refusal...

According to Somaliland National Youth Policy (2013) 70% of Somaliland’s Population are the below the age of 30 years. Out of this proportion, 40% are between the ages of 15-29. As this number is gaining momentum, so does the percentage of unemployment in the...

HARGEISA, November 1, 2017— Authorities in Somaliland, along with the World Bank, have launched the first round of funding in the Bank’s flagship job creation program, the Somali Business Catalytic Fund (SBCF). The fund will support 150 to 200 businesses, with one third of...