Somaliland: independent but not recognized

  People in Somaliland are marking 22 years of self-declared independence from Somalia, but they are still waiting for the world to recognise their region as a country.Celebrations were held in the capital, Hargeisa, on Saturday, with people holding rallies, waving flags from their vehicles and staging shows in various stadiums.Somaliland, which is more tribally homogeneous than […]

IMF recognizes Somalia government

The International Monetary Fund has recognized the government of Somalia, ending a 22-year break in relations that could lead to IMF technical and policy support to the country.”The International Monetary Fund today recognized the Federal Government of Somalia, headed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, paving the way for the resumption of relations after a 22-year […]