Somaliland calls for talks with Somalia
Somaliland wants to reopen talks with the newly elected government of Somalia on a range of issues, according to Somaliland’s foreign minister.
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Is Somali piracy set to become a threat again?
The hijacking of a dhow off the coast of Somalia in April raises an unwelcome prospect for shipping in the Indian Ocean.
Ethiopian withdrawal poses questions for future of Somalia
Ethiopia’s withdrawal of troops last October highlights problems facing the internationally funded military intervention in Somalia.
Horn of Africa: Premiership football and khat unify region
The Horn of Africa harbours much potential social discontent, but two unlikely factors help to allay it.
Somalia: PM Ali Kheyre sworn in amidst hope of stability
Somalia’s new PM, Hassan Ali Kheyre, has been sworn in amidst fresh hope of stability.
Somali skies welcome airlines
Airspace over Somalia has been considered a no-go area by most foreign airlines for two decades, but progress on the security and political fronts is now prompting a surge in commercial flights.
Khat in Somaliland: economic cure or curse?
In Somaliland the narcotic plant khat forms the basis of an industry that generates jobs, income for the government, export revenue for Ethiopia – and …
Somaliland entices tourists
The quasi-independent region of Somaliland is trying to market itself as a tourist destination. On the walls of the Oriental Hotel, built in 1953 and the …
Somaliland’s ‘unsung heroes’
Cut off from most international assistance, entrepreneurs in Somaliland have built the would-be country’s economy from scratch. The floor of Yahye Yusuf’s office is covered with …
Air connections increase
As members of the Somalia diaspora return home in growing numbers – emboldened by an improving security climate and apparent political progress, commercial air transport …