Meat for Mecca: Somaliland Exports Livestock for the Hajj
BERBERA, SOMALILAND — Every year, the breakaway republic of Somaliland, in east Africa, exports millions of livestock to Saudi Arabia to feed the millions of Muslim faithful making the pilgrimage to Mecca.
From the hinterlands to the Somaliland capital, Hargeisa, millions of sheep and goats are...
Somaliland’s Planned Port Upgrade Buoys Ambitions
Berbera Somaliland-A plan to upgrade Somaliland's port of Berbera promises to transform the ancient town, almost tripling the port’s size and boosting the region's economy, backers say. But critics contend the plan was pushed through without sufficient explanation and could adversely affect traditional fishing.
The...
Somaliland Eyes Bigger Share of Red Sea Trade With Major Port Upgrade
This month, the parliament of the breakaway republic of Somaliland approved a draft of a $442-million deal to upgrade the port of Berbera.
The plan promises to transform the ancient trading post and boost the region's economy but some worry local fishermen will be left...
Scramble in the Horn
Scramble in the Horn:-A region at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, the Horn of Africa is generally taken to refer to the easternmost extension of land in eastern Africa, home to the countries of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia, whose cultures...
Somaliland:President Silanyo Meets With Director of Interpeace
Horndiplomat-The President of the republic of Somaliland Ahmed Mahamud Silanyo received High level from Interpeace Peace led by the Director General Mr Scott M. Weber according to Presidential press release.
The Meeting was Discussed the Kay Areas About the Somaliland Upcoming elections and The Voter...
Somaliland Delegation Arrives in Egypt
Horndiplomat-Somaliland Delegation delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland Dr. Saad Ali Shire who traveled from the Capital, Hargeisa, has today reached at Cairo City.According Somaliland Foreign Ministry Press Statement .Horndiplomat Reports.
The Minister heads this...
Somaliland Petitions for Statehood
More than one million citizens have signed a petition calling for the recognition of Somaliland by the international community, Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo told reporters in Hargeisa Tuesday.
“It demonstrates the aspirations and the determination of Somaliland people to realize their principles that they...
At UN, Inner City Press Asks UK Ambassador Rycroft About Somaliland Independence Petition
UNITED NATIONS, August 23 — After in Somaliland a petition was announced, with a million signatures, seeking recognition of independence, Inner City Press put the question on August 23 to the UN Security Council’s penholder the UK, Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, Beyond The Vine here,...
The literary story of Somaliland has been muted by hypocrisy
The literary story of Somaliland has been muted by hypocrisy
Our nation is renowned
For its honesty, for humility;
Woven from a silken thread
Our people would harm no-one
Fearing Allah, their feelings
Are slow to stir – still,
They are not so easily duped
-Hadraawi
The story is told of a young...
DP World : Dubai Opens Door for Ethiopia in Somaliland
DP World’s landmark deal with authorities in Somaliland to jointly develop the Port of Berbera is a welcome development for Ethiopia, according to a senior Ethiopian government official.
The Dubai-based company has signed an agreement with the Government of Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway republic of...