National Security Advisor John Bolton announced the Trump administration’s new Africa strategy. “Great power competitors, namely China and Russia, are rapidly ...

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Irro’, President of the Republic of Somaliland, expressed his gratitude to the UAE for its continued support of his country and ...

Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic paste in Myanmar, is celebrated across the nation even amid civil unrest. The natural product, rooted in heritage for over 1,000 years, is being considered for ...

While supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, both sides can celebrate something worthy: the use of thanakha, a yellowish-white paste made from ...

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It's a vital part of brand identity and makes an instant impression. An emblem logo fuses visuals and text to convey what a company stands for in a memorable way. Rather than just spelling out a name, ...

Jama, who originally hails from a rural town about 20 kilometers from Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa, described how his addiction to the substance had escalated over time. Through a translator ...

The limited international election observation mission (LIEOM) has been invited by Somaliland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) and is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of ...

and asked if the policy prohibits all national symbols. In response, de Castell said pins that have political symbols and represent personal beliefs "are not appropriate to wear in the workplace ...

The US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged the State Department to establish a representative office in Somaliland, citing strategic interests in countering China’s ...

"Section 2 of the Act defines a 'national emblem' as any flag, banner or similar symbol claiming to represent any State or political group asserting to be a national movement in any State.

Sharmake Ali is a seasoned political analyst specializing in East African affairs, with a particular focus on Somaliland. For over a decade, Sharmake has been a tireless activist in the United Kingdom ...