Women better off through concerted efforts

As we commemorate 22 years of Independence various actors among them the government, International and local NGO's plus the gallant Dr Edna Aden continue to strive for the betterment of women in the country.

By: Jenni MorelloDr Edna Aden

Somalilandsun - Being a part of Half the Sky Movement has been an incredible, eye-opening experience that has taught me a lot about myself and has also empowered me to be a better woman.

I think of all the strong-willed and influential women I've met in the past year and one in particular jumps out at me.

Ms Naema presents president Silanyo with a Certificate of recognitionBy: Hasan O Horri

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Representatives of university Students have engaged in discussions on national issues with the head of state H.E Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo.

Spouse Murderer M Ahmed HirsiBy: Yusuf M Hasan

BURAO (Somalilandsun) – Police are holding the Burao wife butcher pending his arraignment in court soon.

The arrest of the wife butcher Muhumed Ahmed came a couple of days following his escape after perpetrating the grisly murder of wife of two months in Sheikh Bashir estate Burao town.

Edna attends to a patient By Amy Szabo

Somalilandsun - When you meet Edna Adan Ismail and hear her talk about her life's work, you understand why. She is charismatic and compassionate, driven, and full of grace and beauty.

She's often been referred to as a "force of nature." And she has literally committed everything she has to achieve one purpose: decreasing the newborn and maternal mortality rate in Somaliland and the Horn of Africa.

Somaliland: Africas Best kept secret

"Our independence day provides not only an opportunity to celebrate our successes but also a chance to look to the future" –President Silanyo

Government Press Statement

Minister Hirsi Ali (R) is briefed before commissioning Salahley road works By: Hasan O Horri

SALAHLEY (Somalilandsun) – The Tarmacking of the road connecting Salahley town and Hargeisa is soon to be completed.

This development follows after the presidency minister Mr Hirsi Haji Ali laid the foundation thus jumpstarting the construction of the remaining stretch of 5 kms.

An injured Burao demonstrator lies in a pool of blood

Updated with a video of demonstrations

By: Yusuf M Hasan

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Attempts to quell angry demonstrations have resulted in the death of person in Burao.

Stop violence against womenBy ABDI GULED | Associated Press

Somalilandsun — An upsurge of gang rapes has hit Somaliland — a normally peaceful country considered by many to be a sanctuary from Somalia's decades of violence.

By: Latifa Yusuf Masai

BURAO (Somalilandsun) – Police in Togdeer region are holding an old man said to be the father of a man they want to charge with murder.

The whereabouts of Mr Muhumed Ahmed is unknown after he absconded from his home in Sheikh Bashir estate Burao town where he is reported to have butchered his wife to death following a domestic conflict two months after their marriage.