Investigative Reports

Ex-US Ambassador to Somalia Lobbies for Hormuud’s Access to American Banking System

Questions mount as André partners with Somali MP who...

Major Corruption Allegations Rock Somaliland Finance Ministry’s Recruitment for World Bank’s Public Resource Management Project

According to documents examined by Somaliland Chronicle, serious allegations...

Financial Turmoil and a New Questionable Venture Cast Shadows over Boodhari Mills’ Future

In our previous coverage, we explored Boodheri Mills, a...

Editorial

BBC Africa Daily Caught up with Dr. Edna of Somaliland

Over the past six decades, Dr. Edna Adan Ismail has been a nurse and midwife. She has spent her life fighting for maternal health...

Witness History: The Somali Pilot Ordered to Bomb his own People in Hargeisa

At the end of May 1988, rebels from the Somali National Movement launched a series of lightening attacks on cities in northern Somalia -...

Questions And Answers with Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Minister Wu took questions from pool of international media reporters in Taipei on October 12th, 2022. The session was moderated by Catherine Y.M Hsu,...

The Politics of No Return: Why President Cirro Cannot Appease His Way to Reform

Somaliland's Democratic Triumph Faces Its Greatest Test President-Elect Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro"’s sweeping electoral victory, securing over 60% of Somaliland's presidential vote, represents more...

Innovative Partnership: The Contribution of Taiwan and Somaliland in Formulating a New Development Discourse in the Horn of Africa

Introduction The formal establishment of Somaliland-Taiwan relationship in 2020 is a watershed moment that demonstrates the countries' innovative and pragmatic approaches to international cooperation. Both...

The Last Will and Testament of a Dictator: Djibouti’s Precarious Transition from Guelleh and Its Global Reverberations

As Ismaïl Omar Guelleh’s once-iron grip on Djibouti loosens, the Horn of Africa teeters on the brink of upheaval. Whispers of the president’s failing...

Prodigal Sons of Betrayal: Why Somaliland is Unable to Close the Revolving Door to Mogadishu

In a land where loyalty to Somaliland is expected to be unwavering, the spectacle of its leaders pardoning traitors with ease is both shocking...

Somaliland’s Unwavering Stand: Safeguarding Sovereignty Amidst Regional Rivalry

Since the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between #Somaliland and #Ethiopia on 1st January 2024, forces against the very existence of Somaliland...

Red Sea Mirage: Turkey’s Snake Oil, Somalia’s Empty Promises, and Ethiopia’s Only Real Path Through Somaliland

The current geopolitical machinations in the Horn of Africa, with Turkey's attempts to resurrect Abiy Ahmed's failed 2018 strategy for Ethiopian sea access via...

Indefinite terms of Somaliland house of elders and threat on democracy.

The House of Elders, or Guurti, in Somaliland holds a significant role in the nation's political landscape, with the power to extend its own term as well as those of the House of Representatives and the President. Originally established in 1993 as part of Somaliland's peacebuilding efforts, the Guurti was intended to serve for six-year terms. However, the House has never been re-elected, and over the years, it has extended its term multiple times, ultimately leading to its continued dominance in Somaliland's political scene. This unchecked power has contributed to a stagnation in Somaliland's democratic progress, with election delays becoming a chronic issue, often sparking political unrest and violence. The indefinite extensions granted by the Guurti have led to growing tensions between the government and opposition parties, who view these actions as unconstitutional and detrimental to Somaliland's democracy. The lack of accountability and failure to reform the constitution to reflect the current needs of the people have only exacerbated the situation. As a result, political conflicts have intensified, with peaceful demonstrations often met with excessive force, leading to casualties and further destabilization. The ongoing crisis underscores the need for constitutional amendments, adherence to the rule of law, and a clear separation of powers to ensure a more transparent and democratic governance in Somaliland.

Djibouti’s Desperation: A Regime on the Brink

The Djibouti regime is teetering on the edge of collapse, driven by economic desperation and a growing sense of insecurity. The rise of Berbera...

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