As world health organization stated Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer […]

 Independence and Freedom Quotes “There is nothing in the World more Precious than Independence. Independence without freedom is worse than no independence” Ho Chi Minh. “Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” Bob Marley “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the […]

OHANNESBURG – A country named after its capital, Djibouti City, Djibouti lies in north-east Africa on the Gulf of Aden in the Horn of Africa and at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Formerly known as French Somaliland (1896-1967) and the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas (1967-77), the country took Djibouti […]

AYID is a local NGO engaged in the development of eastern regions; the headquarters of the organization is in Erigavo city.  AYID has implemented many projects and programs including digging of water wells, construction of water reservoirs (berkado) and establishment of youth police station; Furthermore, AYID has undertaken conflict resolution activities in eastern regions. In every […]

Veterans around the world are venerated for their sacrifice and duty to nation. Their loyalty, heroism and courage are celebrated throughout their lives  and beyond. Their selflessness contributes to the psyche of a nation. Veterans have a place of stature unlike many. They are treated with respect, dignity and admiration.  They are given every support […]

In 1946, the British government which administered British Somaliland has entered into serious discussions with the Ethiopia Emperor, Haile Selassie, regarding the exchange of territories. This was in response to the latter’s longstanding grumbling that they were deprived of access to the sea since the Anglo Ethiopian Treaty of 1897. The following are relevant excerpts from […]

In his annual constitutional speech before a joint session of the two houses of Somaliland parliament, President Muse Bihi Abdi gave a lengthy account of his recent official visit to Addis Abba where has met the Ethiopian PM Abiye Ahmed, who has also arranged for a previously undisclosed encounter between him and the President of […]

Introduction/ background information The people of the Republic of Somaliland categorically and unequivocally rejected Abiy Ahmed’s naiveté to bring Farmajo to Somaliland. Abiy Ahmed’s adventure to this unchartered territory is meaningless, symbolic and unacceptable. Abiy Ahmed you better put your burning house in order. Sir, “I have the pleasure to inform you that the fact  clouds […]

Farmaajo is not welcome to a republic that he does not recognize. However, the million-dollar question is why is Abiye Ahmed of Ethiopia insisting on bringing Farmaajo to Hargeisa. According to some press sources the UAE who supports the new Ethiopia and also engaged in the expansion of Berbera port in Somaliland intends to consolidate […]