Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, is an unrecognised country in the Horn of Africa. It is located in the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden and bordered by Djibouti to the northwest, Ethiopia to the south and west, and Somalia to the east. Its claimed territory has an area of 176,120 square kilometres (68,000 sq mi), with approximately 6.2 million people as of 2024. The capital and largest city is Hargeisa.
Dahir Riyale Kahin is a Somaliland politician who was President of Somaliland from 2002 to 2010. He previously served as a senior officer in the National Security Service in Somalia, and he was Vice President of Somaliland from 1997 to 2002
The Isaaq is a major Somali clan. It is one of the largest Somali clan families in the Horn of Africa, with a large and densely populated traditional territory.
The Justice and Welfare Party, sometimes translated as the Justice and Welfare Association, is the oldest political party in Somaliland. The party tends to be supported by people from the Garhajis clan and some sub-clans of the Isaaq.
Mass media in Somalia includes various radio, television, print and internet outlets. The federal government operates two official radio and TV networks, which exist alongside a number of private and foreign stations. Print media in the country is progressively giving way to news radio stations and online portals, as internet connectivity and access increases. In February 2013, the Ministry of Information, Posts and Telecommunication also launched a broad-based consultative process for the reformation of media legislation.
Odweyne district or Dadmadhedh region is a district in the central Togdheer region of Somaliland. Its administrative center is Odweyne.
Human rights in Somaliland are protected by Chapter one, Part three of the Constitution of Somaliland. Somaliland is an unrecognised sovereign state in the Horn of Africa, internationally considered to be part of Somalia.
The United Peoples' Democratic Party, shortened UDUB, was one of the three political parties in Somaliland. It was founded by president Egal in July 2001 in the preparation of the elections, which were originally scheduled for December 2001, but then postponed. It dissolved in December 2011 with its members joining other political parties. Two of Somaliland's first 3 presidents were from this party. The party was usually supported by some sub-clans of the Dir.
Education in Somaliland is provided in public and private schools. Education in Somaliland is managed by Ministry of Education and Science which controls the development and administration of state schools, it's also has an advisory and supervisory role in private schools.
Somaliland is a democratic nation in the Horn of Africa. Somaliland has endorsed the freedom of expression and free press since it declared its independence from Somalia. According to Somaliland's constitution and Somaliland media laws, defamation and libel are not criminal offenses; aggrieved parties may seek redress in civil courts.
Sulayman Yusuf Ali (Koore) (Somali: Saleebaan Yuusuf Cali Koore) is a Somali politician and former military officer who is presently serving as Somaliland's Minister of Information and National Guidance.President Muse Bihi Abdi appointed Koore as Minister of Water Resources for Somaliland in 2017. Koore also served as Minister of Agriculture under President Egal's administration and also thirteen years as a member of parliament of Somaliland.
Yusuf Mire Mohamed also known as Boos is a Somali politician, who serves as the Minister of Youth and Sports of Somaliland.
The Ministry of Presidency of the Republic of Somaliland (MoP) was a Somaliland government ministry which is concerned about the presidential affairs. The last minister was Mohamoud Hashi Abdi
Mohamed Nour Arale is a Somali politician. He previously served as the Minister of Interior of Somaliland from 2010 until 2013.
Abdillahi Mohamed Dahir, also known as Cukuse is a Somali politician who served as the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries of Somaliland from February 2016 to December 2017. He formerly served as the Minister of Information and National Guidance of Somaliland from June 2013 to February 2016.
Events of 2015 in Somaliland.
The Somaliland Declaration of Independence was made on 18 May 1991 by Somali sultans from the Isaaq, Dhulbahante, Issa, Gadabursi, Warsangali clans, as well as the Somali National Movement.
Events in the year 2021 in Somaliland.
Jidali is a town in the Sanaag region of Somalia.
Events in the year 2022 in Somaliland.
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