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May 24, 2026, 3:52 PM

How Somaliland Built a State – and Why It Must Now Become a Nation

From Clans to Country: How Somaliland Built a State—and Why It Must Now Become a Nation In Somaliland’s history—especially during the 1990s following the collapse of the Siad Barre regime—the turn toward clan-based politics was not a rejection of nationhood...

May 22, 2026, 12:36 AM

The Legal Case for Somaliland’s Statehood

The legal basis for Somaliland’s claim to statehood rests on the flawed union formed in 1960 between the State of Somaliland (former British protectorate) and Somalia (former Italian trust territory). Under international law, a valid union requires clear, mutual,...

May 16, 2026, 10:16 AM

Somaliland at 35: From Seeking Recognition to Asserting Global Presence

At its 35th anniversary of self-declared independence (1991–2026), Somaliland marks a transition from survival to strategic assertion. The phrase “Celebrate with confidence at 35” reflects not only endurance, but accumulated achievement. Over three decades, Somaliland has maintained relative peace...

May 13, 2026, 10:21 PM

Hargeisa in Flames: The Overlooked Genocide

The phrase “Hargeisa Holocaust,” also known as the Isaaq Genocide, refers to the systematic and state‑sponsored campaign of violence conducted by the Somali Democratic Republic under the dictatorship of Siad Barre in the late 1980s. It resulted in the...

May 8, 2026, 11:13 AM

Long Live Somaliland: Identity, Survival, and Recognition

The phrase “Long live the Republic of Somaliland” (Somali: Somaliland ha noolaato) is more than a patriotic expression—it is a declaration of identity, history, and political aspiration. To understand its meaning, one must view it through the lenses of...

May 5, 2026, 6:14 AM

Two Dates, One Nation: Somaliland’s Birth (June 26) and Rebirth (May 18)

For the people of the Republic of Somaliland, national identity rests on two pivotal dates: June 26 and May 18. Each represents a different but complementary foundation of statehood. June 26 marks Somaliland’s original independence in 1960 and serves...

Apr 29, 2026, 5:32 AM

Somaliland’s Global Arrival: From De Facto to Indispensable (2026)

The statement “Somaliland has arrived on the global stage” is no longer rhetorical. In 2026, it reflects a concrete geopolitical shift in the Horn of Africa: Somaliland’s transition from an unrecognized yet functional polity into an indispensable actor in...

Apr 27, 2026, 5:52 PM

May 18: Somaliland’s Day of Sovereignty

May 18 is the most significant date in the Somaliland calendar, commemorating the territory’s re‑declaration of independence from the Somali Democratic Republic in 1991. It is more than an anniversary; it is a symbol of survival, self‑governance, and a...

Apr 23, 2026, 1:05 PM

Stronger After the Storm: Resilience, Antifragility, and Statecraft

The saying “What does not kill you makes you stronger,” famously articulated by Friedrich Nietzsche, has evolved from a provocative philosophical insight into a universal shorthand for resilience. At its core, it expresses a simple but demanding idea: suffering...

Apr 22, 2026, 5:53 PM

From Survival to Statecraft: The Bulhan Blueprint for Somaliland

Dr. Hussein Abdilahi Bulhan stands as one of Somaliland’s most consequential intellectuals, uniquely bridging Western academia and post‑conflict nation‑building in the Horn of Africa. Trained as a clinical psychologist and public health scholar, Bulhan relinquished a tenured U.S. academic...

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About Me

Mohamed Osman, a retired physician and public health specialist from Somaliland, is a Canadian citizen who has worked with Ottawa Public Health and Alberta Health Services. He is also recognized for supporting Somaliland's recognition.