Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and former President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Abeba on 1 January, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Addis Abeba – This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf’s opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks …

(Photo: Al Jazeera) Addis Abeba – Somaliland stands as the frontline defense against terrorism in the Horn of Africa, playing a crucial role in maintaining regional stability and securing vital global trade routes. Despite its lack of formal recognition, Somaliland has consistently proven its resilience, preserving peace and security in one of the world’s most volatile regions. …

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and former President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Abeba on 1 January, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Addis Abeba – This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf’s opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks …

(Photo: Al Jazeera) Addis Abeba – Somaliland stands as the frontline defense against terrorism in the Horn of Africa, playing a crucial role in maintaining regional stability and securing vital global trade routes. Despite its lack of formal recognition, Somaliland has consistently proven its resilience, preserving peace and security in one of the world’s most volatile regions. …

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani Party won nearly 64% of the vote in the November election, securing the presidency of Somaliland (Photo: AP) By Ahmed Abdi Abdulahi Addis Abeba – When I was a kid, I thought democracy was unique to Greece and only Greeks would do better exercising. This was partially true since I …

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani Party won nearly 64% of the vote in the November election, securing the presidency of Somaliland (Photo: AP) By Ahmed Abdi Abdulahi Addis Abeba – When I was a kid, I thought democracy was unique to Greece and only Greeks would do better exercising. This was partially true since I …

Partial view of Berbera Port (Photo: DP World) Addis Abeba – This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled “Ethiopia’s Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland’s Offer or Yield to Somalia’s Pressure?” which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

Partial view of Berbera Port (Photo: DP World) Addis Abeba – This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled “Ethiopia’s Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland’s Offer or Yield to Somalia’s Pressure?” which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

A crowd celebrates the 26th anniversary of Somaliland’s reassertion of independence in London (Photo: African Arguments) By Abdi Halim M. Musa Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition is not just another bid for statehood. Unlike many self-determination movements, Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty is grounded in a distinctive blend of historical legitimacy, legal precedent, and …

A crowd celebrates the 26th anniversary of Somaliland’s reassertion of independence in London (Photo: African Arguments) By Abdi Halim M. Musa Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition is not just another bid for statehood. Unlike many self-determination movements, Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty is grounded in a distinctive blend of historical legitimacy, legal precedent, and …