June 2011 Archive
Ottawa West community leader honoured
When Mohamed Sofa came to Ottawa as a Somali refugee 15 years ago, it’s unlikely the teen imagined receiving a standing ovation at city hall. But ...
Parliamentary Speaker reaffirms stance on Somaliland’s sovereignty
HARGEISA (SomalilandPress)—Somaliland’s speaker Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Airo) reaffirmed that Somaliland’s sovereignty is non-negotiable while speaking to the VOA’s Somali service yesterday. Mr. Abdullahi ...
In praise of Somaliland — a beacon of hope in the Thorn of Africa
This year’s civil war in Somalia has killed thousands of people and created over half a million refugees. Democracy, the rule of law and respect ...
Somaliland Reiterates Its Independence From The Rest Of Somalia
HARGEISA(SomalilandPress)–Authorities in the self-declared republic of Somaliland said on Sunday they will not be taking any turn to join the rest of Somalia which has ...
Somaliland Rally Held in Minnesota, USA, on Friday June 24, 2011
WHO: Somaliland Community of Minnesota WHAT: Rally at the Minnesota State Capital WHY: Advocating for Somaliland’s Peace, democracy and stability, fighting terrorism, and most importantly a ...
A Press Release from the ISAD Committee Regarding International Somaliland Awareness Day
International Somaliland Awareness Day ChecklistWe the members of the ISAD Committee would like to thank all who have been eagerly asking us what they can ...
Op-Ed:Women’s Rights Trampled in Somaliland?
I made a promise to myself to give the new administration a year before I began writing articles critiquing their style of government and their ...
Somaliland: SSC militia begin peace talks with Somaliland Government
Widhwidh (SomalilandPress)—A well attended peace conference began today in the town of Widhwidh between Somaliland Government officials and members from SSC militia that has been ...
USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator visits
HARGEISA, Somaliland - The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa, Rajakumari Jandhyala, traveled to Hargeisa to see USAID’s work with Somalis ...
Political Confusion in Somalia Again
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Angry Somali citizens and agitated members of parliament said Tuesday they fear the recent forced resignation of the country’s ...
Fear of food Riot in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — When Ethiopia’s government imposed price controls in January to combat the spiraling cost of staples like meat, cooking oil and bread, ...
Somaliland: Former President Dahir Riyale returns to Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SomalilandPress)—Former President Dahir Riyale Kahin has return to Somaliland this afternoon for the first time since the peaceful transfer of power to incumbent President ...
The dangers of the recognition fixation
As Somaliland begins its third decade of running its own affairs the harsh realities of life continue much as before. In common with its neighbours ...
Somaliland Government Calls for African Recognition
Somaliland appealed to African nations to grant the semi-autonomous region recognition as a sovereign state and called for international help to deal with piracy off ...
Could Silicon Vally Create Jobs in Impoverished Countries?
An innovative organisation in San Francisco is working to link the world’s digital giants such as Ask.com and Facebook with the poorest and most marginalised ...
Op-Ed: Open Letter to President of the United States of America
Please accept my compliments and profound felicitations to you, your family and the American people. As a Somaliland citizen I have the honor of writing ...
ICS Financial Systems Sponsors MEFTEC 2011
Abu Dhabi, UAE – ICS Financial Systems Ltd. – ICSFS, a leading company in the field of the automation and computerization of banking systems, announced ...
Six contributors to opposition radio station held in Gabode prison for past four months
Reporters Without Borders has learned that six opposition activists, who are also reporters or informants for La Voix de Djibouti, an opposition radio station that ...
Kenya: “Health Indicators Are Now At An Emergency Level” in Dadaab
(Kenya) Dr. Gedi Mohamed is director of the general hospital at Dagahaley refugee camp, near Dadaab in northeastern Kenya. He is the first Kenyan ...
Report: Facebook users more trusting, engaged
Facebook, it turns out, isn’t just a waste of time. People who use it have more close friends, get more social support and report ...
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