Abdullahi Omar Sheikh
Biography
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Publications
The Double standards of Somalia political ellitesThis article discusses the historical and political relationship between Somaliland and Somalia. It explains that Somaliland was an independent state before joining Somalia in 1960, but later withdrew from the union due to tensions and lack of fair resource sharing. Since then, Somaliland has been seeking international recognition, which has been repeatedly denied. The document also highlights the reasons behind Somaliland's quest for recognition, including historical background, lack of unity in Somalia, governance achievements, economic potential, and regional support. It argues that the recent Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland should be seen as a positive step towards regional cooperation and development. It also addresses the double standards of 2the political elites in Southern Somalia and calls for the divorce of the Somaliweyn narrative. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for the international community to acknowledge Somaliland's independence.