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Somaliland Can’t get no recognition

IN 1991, after the overthrow of Somalia’s military leader Siad Barre, the northern territory of Somaliland declared independence. While its mother nation has been in meltdown, Somalilanders in Hargeisa established a currency, set up a working government, held a series of free elections and saw through a peaceful transfer of power. But after two decades, they still...

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Shebab militants in Somalia ban Internet

MOGADISHU: Militants from the Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab on Wednesday banned citizens in the areas of Somalia they control from using the Internet. They gave all communication companies providing web services a 15-day ultimatum to shut down their operations. “Any company or individual that is found ignoring the call will be considered to be working with the enemy and...

Shoura members oppose foreigners owning properties in holy cities
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Shoura members oppose foreigners owning properties in holy cities

JEDDAH: IBRAHIM NAFFEE The Committee of Economic Affairs and Energy at the Shoura Council faced vehement opposition from several members when the council announced its recommendations to allow foreign investors to own properties within Makkah and Madinah’s borders. A member of the Shoura Council said that the committee has long since prevented foreigners from buying...

Puntland’s presidential poll heralds way to federal future for war-torn Somalia – UN official
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Puntland’s presidential poll heralds way to federal future for war-torn Somalia – UN official

The top United Nations official in Somalia today hailed the election of a new president of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland as the harbinger of a peaceful, federal solution for the entire Horn of Africa country, which has been wracked by civil war, factional fighting and Islamist extremism for over two decades. “Puntland is leading...

Islam gaining popularity in Brazilian culture and TV
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Islam gaining popularity in Brazilian culture and TV

Rahat Husain WASHINGTON, While the Middle East appears to dominate much of the discourse relating to Islam and Muslims, the growth of Muslim communities in countries such as Brazil seems to go unnoticed. The rise of the religion in the country has become so widespread, that it has permeated the entertainment industry. A popular “telenovela”...

Cabdiweli Maxamed Cali oo Loo Doortay Madaxweynaha Cusub ee Puntland
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Cabdiweli Maxamed Cali oo Loo Doortay Madaxweynaha Cusub ee Puntland

Garoowe, Jan. 08, 2014 (WDN)- Doorashadii madaxweynenimada Puntland oo maanta ka qabsoontay xarrunta golaha wakiilada Puntland, ayaa Md. Cabdiweli Maxamed Cali loogu doortay xilka madaxweynenimada Puntland ee shanta sanno ee soo socota. Dr. Cabdi Maxamed Cali oo ay wareeggii saddexaad ee ugu dambeeyay isugu soo hadheen isaga iyo madaxweynaha haddda xilka wareejinaya Md. C/raxmaan Maxamed...