Tag: Horn of Africa

By Dr. Abdirahman Gaas Michael Rubin’s recent article, “Somaliland’s Delegation is Sending the Wrong Message to Washington,” deserves serious consideration. Not because every conclusion he...

As President Cirro heads to Washington to tout Somaliland's democratic credentials, a sitting MP asks why the government has jailed dozens of journalists at home — and why the President has never once faced an open press conference.

President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro’s visit to the United States comes at an unusually consequential moment for Somaliland. The Horn of Africa and Red...

KEY POINTS Somali passports are being issued to Somaliland citizens through a Hargeisa pipeline linked to Somalia's federal system in Mogadishu. Applicants pay $300 to $400,...

Somalia's prime minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, inaugurated a Somali National Army facility in Las Anod on August 2, the clearest attempt yet by Mogadishu...

AFRICOM's top commander came to Mogadishu to reassure Somalia. He left having delivered a warning instead. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson arrived in Mogadishu insisting America...

Just days ago, a Norwegian football supporter drew sharp criticism for refusing to join the rhythmic rowing cheer that swept through the stadium stands....

On January 17, 2013, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stood beside Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and formally recognized Somalia’s Federal Government. This...