July 2010 Archive
UN refugee agency calls on Saudi Arabia to stop deporting Somalis
GENEVA (Somalilandpress) — The United Nations refugee agency today called on Saudi Arabia to halt deportations of Somali refugees and asylum-seekers to the conflict-stricken capital, ...
Op-Ed: Somalia the wrong Strategy
Op-Ed (Somalilandpress) — The crisis in Somalia is spiraling out of control and no one seems to know how to handle it. A report by ...
Uganda: The Consequences of the final whistle
Op-Ed (Somalilandpress) — A Final Bad show: this is what the German football legend has said after the final match between Spain & Netherland of ...
VIDEO: Democracy in the horn
Kenya’s National Television reports the inauguration ceremony of Somaliland’s new president Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo in the capital of Hargeisa, Somaliland. Before jubilant crowd ...
Somaliland and the March of Freedom
(SomalilandPress)–While the voice of President Obama has grown quiet in championing the spread of democracy, the fire for freedom still burns bright in the hearts ...
Somaliland’s new president Ahmed Mohamoud’s first speech to Somaliland citizens
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — New Somaliland’s President Ahmed Mohamud made his first speech as president to the citizens of Somaliland by opening with these words: ...
Mo Farah’s ripple effect spreads golden ambitions
LONDON (Somalilandpress) — Sitting down reflecting on their achievements in Barcelona’s Olympic stadium the night before, Mo Farah and Chris Thompson could still not ...
SOMALILAND: New President names his cabinet
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) – Somaliland’s new President Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo has announced today his cabinet which consists of 20 ministers and six deputies. In a press conference ...
Video: Somaliland new president takes power
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — Before jubilant crowd and large diplomatic presence in Hargiea presidential palace, the victor of Somaliland presidential election, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo was ...
Thank You President Riyalle
Today, 26th July 2010, Somaliland marks another watershed in its continuing story of progress, democratic achievement and political maturity. Today Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud ‘Silanyo’ assumes ...
Djibouti delegation for Silaanyo’s inauguration
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — A 16-member delegation from the republic of Djibouti were warmly received in Egal International Airport by Somaliland officials on Sunday. The delegation led ...
Disability is not inability: The story of Fadumo Bihi
Fadumo and her daughter live in a traditional Somali hut made of old worn-out clothes and plastic sheets, in the Mandeeq village. At present, Fadumo’s ...
Blog: Journey through Djibouti
Djibouti, 25 July 2010 (Somalilandpress) – Emily will be writing to Somalilandpress.com about her experience in Djibouti and will be offering tips to anyone who may ...
Djibouti and Kenyan delegation to attend the inauguration of Somaliland President-elect Silaanyo
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — Appointed presidential delegation representing the Republic of Djibouti and Kenya are expected to arrive in Hargeisa later today to attend the inauguration ...
Open letter to the President elect – Dr Saeed
Open letter to the President elect By: Dr. Saeed Sheikh Mohamed, President, Somaliland University of Technology Good governance is our way to buoyancy Your Excellency, I would like to begin with ...
How Britain said farewell to its Empire
The end of the British Empire saw the Union Jack lowered in ceremonies around the world – but the so-called “wind of change” continues to ...
Former Kenyan minister calls for recognition of Somaliland
Text of commentary entitled “Need to re-think our policy towards Somalia” by Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, former Kenyan minister published by Kenyan privately-owned newspaper Daily Nation ...
VIDEO: Shukri – A New Life
A Somali migrant in Italy survives grim conditions to send money home to her four children in Mogadishu. A glimpse into the realities of life in ...
SOMALILAND: 17 medical doctors graduate
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — A graduation ceremony was held in Maansor Hotel on Friday for 17 general medical practitioners who graduated from the University of Hargeisa ...
SOMALILAND: Hargeisa kicks off annual International Book Fair
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — The second annual Hargeisa International Book Fair kicked off on Friday in the main venue of Ministry of Labor. The event was ...
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