University of Hargeisa inaugurates a science lab HARGEISA — Nation Link under its community regeneration initiatives and capacity building, donated a fully fledged science laboratory to the University of Hargeisa during a ceremony held in the capital last week. The new laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art science equipment, materials and other tools was handed over to the faculty of Science. The Chancellor of the university, Professor Muse Abdi Elmi and Dean of Faculty of Science, Professor Ahmed Mohamed Adad formally accepted the facility and applaud the telecom giant. Prof. Adad, who spoke there first thanked the donors and stated the university was happy to have its own laboratory. “We want to thank Nation Link for their generous contribution, we also equally wish to thank Edna Hospital, Manhal Hospital and Shifo health institution, who allowed us to use their laboratories since day one, their efforts will not be forgotten,” he said. Speaking at the ceremony Vice-President Abdulrahman Abdullahi Ismail praised Nation Link for their contribution to the institution and the community. He presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Mahdi Dahir Jama, the Deputy Manager of Nation Link. Mr. Jama on his side briefed the media and attendees during the event. “We’re very committed to community involvement,” he said. Furthermore, he revealed they spent over $45,000 to refurnish the lab and said all the equipment and chemicals were imported from Germany. The university was thrilled to have their lab in full working condition and fully equiped. “The University of Hargeisa thanks Nation Link for their support in this area which is vital for acquiring the scientific and technological knowledge badly needed for the development of our country,” it said in a statement. Other organizations who contributed to the project include CARE International and UNDP. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Ahmed Haashi Oday, Minister of Telecommunication and Postal Services, Dr. Hussein Mohamoud Mohamed, Minister of Health, Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, Prof. Mubarak Ibrahim Aar, Vice-Chancellor of University of Hargeisa and many others. University of Hargeisa receives new science lab Nation Link is one of seven telecommunication providers operating in Somaliland’s competitive telecom industry. It began its operations in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu in 1997 and began its mobile, fixed lines, internet and satellite mobile services in Somaliland shortly after. It is the largest and oldest telecom operator in Somalia and Somaliland. The Somaliland government recently announced it plans to introduce a new regulatory legislation and will establish a body to help enforce regulations. Currently the country has no regulatory institution and relies on the cooperation of all operators through Somaliland Telecommunication Operators Association. The government claims a French firm will help develop a nationwide network and regulations.

Saalax;707381 wrote: Somaliland diaspora & government should continue their aid for the families of the deceased Sland soldiers & SNM. Indeed it's very and very important issue With out the Mujahidins Somaliland would not be Somaliland today

Saalax;707266 wrote: Good stuff. Suldaan Xiiray iyo Masuuliyiin Kale Oo Maanta Deeq Lacageed Gaadhsiiyey Qoyskii iyo Agoontii Uu ka Tagay Marxuun Maxamed Xuseen Faarax(Fanax) Oo Ka Mid Ahaa Saraakiisha Cidaanka Qaranka Somaliland. http://oodweynenews.com/news/60736-suldaan-yuusuf-muxumed-xiiray-iyo-masuuliyiin-kale-oo-maanta-deeq-lacageed-gaadhsiiyey-qoyskii-iyo-agoontii-uu-ka-tagay-marxuun-maxamed-xuseen-faarax-fanax-oo-ka-mid-ahaa-saraakiisha-ciidanka Well done to the sultan

yeah you are right the hawd region of Somaliland and the hawd region of Ethiopia Somalina it's sad every one needs help togdheer hawd

What if Amiir godane just builds his own Villa Somalia some where in daynile or Merca i mean Villa Somalia is not Villa Somalia any more awoow it's now Villa Amisom.

keep crying ina boreh you will never be president of Djibouti

March 30, 2011 For immediate release Abdourahman Boreh: President Guelleh has shattered hopes of a free & fair election LONDON — The people of Djibouti have given up hope of free and fair presidential election as President Guelleh tightens his grip on opposition groups and pro-democracy campaigners in the run-up to next week’s vote on April 8. With only days before the election, President Guelleh has “shown his true colours” by throwing out Democracy International, a US government-funded election monitoring group, amid “laughable” claims that it was supporting opposition groups, says Abdourahman Boreh, a leading opposition figure who withdrew from the election earlier this month following Mr Guelleh’s brutal suppression of anti-government demonstrators. Mr Boreh said the ejection of Democracy International had dealt “a devastating blow” to the country’s hopes of a free and fair election and was the culmination of a “despicable campaign of intimidation and violence”, which over the last few months has seen: Five people killed and dozens more wounded by armed police and soldiers who fired live bullets and used tear gas during anti-government demonstrators on February 18 Demonstrators cancel a rally on March 4 after armed police came out in force to confront and intimidate protestors Dozens of opposition and pro-democracy leaders imprisoned in squalid conditions, with little food or water President Guelleh’s People’s Rally for Progress party, and President Guelleh’s family, have ruled Djibouti since independence from France in 1977. Guelleh, first elected in 1999, amended the constitution in March 2010 to allow himself to extend his rule by two more six-year terms. “In the absence of Democracy International, and without independent election observers, President Guelleh will try to legitimise the results of the election by making all sorts of wild claims about voter turnout and the percentage of the vote he has received,” said Mr Boreh. “The reality is that the vast majority of people in Djibouti aren’t allowed to vote, and there is no transparency in voter registration, control of ballot papers, or the counting of votes. The vote will be rigged. We are confident however that most people will join the opposition’s boycott in defiance of Mr Guelleh’s brutal regime, and we will gather evidence of the expected very low turnout.” He added: “It’s no longer enough for the world to watch in silence as the people of Djibouti are forced to put up with a President who has consistently refused to follow the rule of law. Opposition groups must be allowed to exercise their right to stand for election without the fear of imprisonment and voters should be confident that they can cast their vote without intimidation. “As the election approaches, I call on the international community to consider the dangers to civil peace of an illegitimate election, in the wake of events in Yemen, Egypt, Libya and elsewhere, and take steps to postpone voting until we can be confident that it will be organized in a free and fair manner.” Mr Boreh concluded: “All we’ve been asking for throughout this campaign is an opportunity for the people of Djibouti to decide on their future after living for more than 30 years under one-party rule. We as opposition are not calling for the overthrow of the Government by non-constitutional means – we’re merely seeking a peaceful transition of power and what the rest of the world considers a basic human right – a free and fair election and a legitimate government. “ – end – About Abdourahman Boreh Abdourahman Boreh is a prominent Djibouti businessman, investor, political figure and philanthropist. Born into a well known and respected Djiboutian family with a long tradition in trading in the Horn of Africa, Boreh studied business and finance in the UK before returning to Djibouti in the early 1980s to start up his own trading, investment and construction company, Red Sea Central SARL. Red Sea Central SARL would later become one of the biggest trading companies in the region, trading commodities such as steel, cement, wood, bitumen and sugar. Despite his independent business success, Boreh wanted to take a more dynamic role to promote the business environment of Djibouti and the Horn of Africa. In the 1990s, he was elected as the first Vice President of the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and used his position to create and fund an extensive business education and training programme throughout Djibouti. Boreh served as President of the Djibouti Port and Free Zone Authority from 2000 to 2009. In this role he was instrumental in positioning Djibouti as a strategic hub for the Horn of Africa and the extended geographical zone (East Africa, Sudan, Yemen and the Red Sea). He helped Djibouti secure co-investment from Dubai Port International (later DP World) and Dubai World to develop Djibouti’s port facility. This was the first international port investment made by DP World and it paved the way for DP World to be an international player in international port investment and management. The state of the art port facility is now the most prominent contributor towards Djibouti’s economy. Boreh represented the Djibouti Government in the successful negotiations and agreement for the establishment of the US army base in Djibouti. He was instrumental in establishing security, surveillance and other services for the US Army Base, who, in addition to the French military, continue to have a strategic presence in the country. He went into exile in 2009. Share: source Somalilandpress

I see Bribe Money From garowe the Garowe (nugaal) garaads are against the london conference while the Buhoolde Garaads are for the London Conference interesting development there Suldaan sicid and Garaad ibrahim baruud gutaale and Garaad cabdilahi garaad soofe are pro the London conference while Garaad selebaan garaad maxammad and garaad cabdisalaan xassan are against the London conference

^^ no it's from Darwiish tv we don't go by the name of darwiish or anything like that

Reer Buuhoodle oo Maanta Cashar aan Horey loo Arag u dhigay Oday dhaqameedyo Ka Yimid Magaalada Goroowe 30/03/11-Buuhoodle-(Bnn) Wararka ka imanaya magaalada Buuhoodle ee deegaanka gobalka muranka badani ka taagan yahay ayaa sheegay in maanta gaadiidkii ay wateen qaar kamida Garaadada iyo Oday dhaqameedyo ka yimid Magaalo Madaxda Puntiland ee Garoowe ,laga fara maroojiyey isla markaana lagu yidhi idin soo dhaweyn maynee naga noqda. sida uu ku waramay Wariye Xagar oo ka tirsan Idaacadda BBC oo warbixintiisii maanta warkii duhur nimo ku sheegay dadka deegaankaasi inay diidmo kala horyimaadeen xubnaha Oday dhaqameedka ka soo kicitimay xarunta maamul gobaleedka Puntland ee Garawe. wararku waxay intaa ku darayaan dadka deegaankaasi Buuhoodle inay ku andacoonayaan inaysan kala sokeyn Somaliland iyo Punlland isla markaana aysan rabin midkoodna waa sida hadalka loo dhigaye.taas oo aad mooddo inay taageero siinayso Maamulka la baxay SSC ee dagaalka hubaysan kulajira ciidamada qaranka Somaliland,balse ay tahay markii ugu horeysay ee ay maamulka Buuhoodle siyaasad ahaan sheegaan inay si cad uga soo horjeedaan dadka ka soo jeeda Garawe. Gaadhigii uu lahaa Suldaan Garaase ayey wararku sheegayaan inay dablay hubaysani xoog kaga kaxaysteen Suldaanka oo ahaa madaxa wafdiga Oday dhaqameedka ka soo kicitimay Garawe ilaa iyo haddana ay uu wali gaadhiga Suldaaanku gacanta ugu jiro Dableyda hubaysan ee reer Buuhoodle.

car jacked poor sultan tallow sidu garowe ugu noqon

^ it will depend on the situation and also on if koonfurians will hold elections which i doubt

Deeq Lacageed La Guddoonsiiyey Qoyskii Uu Ka Geeriyooday Mujaahid Fanax Oo Ka Tirsanaa Ciidamada Qaranka Oo Si Gaadmo Ah Loogu Dilay Degmada Widh-Widh Sanadkii Hore. Hargeysa (Ramaas) - Mar.30, 2011 - Deeq Lacageed oo dhan afar kun sagaal boqol iyo labaatan Dollar($4920), ayaa maanta la soo gaadhsiiyay agoontii uu ka tagay Alle ha u naxaariistee Mujaahid Maxamed Xasan Rooble (Fanax) oo ku geeriyooday magaaladda Widh-Widh, ka dib markii ay kooxo Somaliland diid ahi si gaadmo ah u toogteen. Lacagtan deeqda ah oo ay soo bixiyeen jaaliyadaha Somaliland ee ku dhaqan dalka boqortooyada Ingiriiska iyo Australia ayaa waxa la gudoonsiiyey xaaskiisii iyo carruurtii u ka tagay mujaahid Fanax. Qoyska deeqdan lacagta ah la guddoonsiyey ayaa waxa ay ka kooban yihiin todoba carruur ah iyo Marwo Foosiya Maxamed Ciidle oo ah hooyadood, kuwaas oo la sheegay in intii ka dambaysay geeridii mujaahidka ay ku noolaayeen nolol aan wanaagsanayn iyo duruufo qalafsan oo la xidhiidha baahiyaha guud ee wakhhtigan dalka ka jira. Gudoon siinta deeqadan agoonta iyo xaaskii sarkaalkan Marxuum Maxamed Xasan Rooble (Fanax) Waxa ka soo qayb galay aabaha dhalay Sarkaalkan Xasan Rooble, Suldaan Yusuf Xiirey iyo Xildhibaan Cabdiraxmaan Xoog iyo shakhsiyaad kale oo muhiim ah, waxayna dhamaantood u mahad-celiyeen jaaliyaddaha lacagtan soo diray oo ay sheegeen inay ku soo dadaaleen inay nolosha reerkii mujaahidku ka tagay daryeelaan. Sidoo kale, masuuliyiintani waxay ILAAHAY uga baryeen dadkii lacagta soo diray in halkii ay kasoo saareen wax san ugu badalo.

Hargeysa(OWN)- Guddiga qaranka ee Takuulada Dadka ay abaaraha sameeyeen ayaa maanta ku dhawaaqay in ay 100 booyadod oo biyo ah ugu deeqeen Dadka ay abaaraha sameeyeen ee ku dhaqan Hawdka Somaliland iyo dadka reer Somaliland ee dagan gudaha Ethiopia. Sidaasina wax ay xubnaha gudiga maanta kaga dhawaqeen shir jaraaid oo aysi w ada jir ah u qabtaan wasiirada waxbarashada iyo boosaha iyo isgaadhsinta gudoomiyaha gobolka maroodijeex iyo agaasimyasha xafiiska samafalka madaxtoyada iyo wasaarada arimaha gudaha oo ka dhamaantood ka tirsan gudigaas ayaa waxa uu ka dhacay hudheel xaraf eeh magalaada hargeysa ugu damabayntiina wax ay masuuliyiintaasi kharasha ku baqaya 100 booyaadoo eeh biyaha ah ku wareejiye odaysha iyo cuqaasha deeganahasi biyo la aanta bani ay ka jiro wax ay masuuliyinttasi cuqaasha kula dardaarmeen in si xulkasnimo leh ay biyadhaamisku u fuliyaan

Well if it isn't Mr Xiinfinin farasow bal waran so two clans fightings over a disputed territory in the buhoodle district can be compared to the sectarian war in failed Koonfuria? With no functioning Government the past two decades a failed state a nation that was never a nation . Somaliland shall remain an independent country for the next 1000 years nobody can change that.

General Duke;707192 wrote: ^^^XX adeer did you do anything to the Suldan? No, thus spare us the bravado this is an issue for the community as a whole to deal with. A secessionist is not a member of this community and thus has no say in this. Who said i did anything to the sultan do i even have to ? i am even hearing his landcruiser got jacked today in buhoodle there is no community Duke your clan elders were told to chase their goats back in garowe, what did you expect a warm welcome it's not like the Pirate administration was respecting garaad jamac garaad cali? Somalidu waxay tidha ilawshiya dhowa ma umul ba

Thankful;707198 wrote: Cool the Italians named the area they took over as Italian Somaliland! Because remember before 1960 the British were in control and called the area British Somaliland until they gave away independence! So I guess we are all from Somali land. We are not talking about italian Somaliland nor are we talking about french Somaliland we are talking about the republic of Somaliland the country that gained independence from great britain and northern ireland in 1960 26 june.

General Duke;707181 wrote: ^^^XX, adeer go away with your rubish. Claiming other peoples lands will get you nothing.. adeer your clan chief garaase was told to go away and leave buhoodle asap stop backstabbing your own clan cousins

Golaha Wakiiladda Oo Markii U Horaysay Ansixiyay Lacag Cusub Oo Xukuumaddu Soo DaabacaysoMarch 30th, 2011 Hargeysa (Somaliland.Org)- Golaha Wakiiladda Somaliland,ayaa maanta cod gacan taag ah ku meel mariyay xeerka soo daabicidda noodhka lacagta shanta kun iyo kunka shilin ee lacagta shilinka Somaliland. Fadhigii Golaha Wakiilada oo uu guddoominayay Guddoomiyaha Golaha Wakiiladda Somaliland Md. C/Raxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi (C/Raxmaan Cirro) waxa madasha fadhiyay 48 Mudane, waxa ogolaaday 47 Xildhibaan, cid diiday iyo cid ka aamustaytoona may jirin gudoomiyuhuna muu codayn. Waa markii u horraysay ee Golaha Wakiiladda Somaliland ansixiyaan xeerka soo daabicidda lacagta dalka. Guddoomiyaha Baanka dhexe ee Somaliland Cabdi Dirir Cabdi ayaa labadii maalmood ee la soo dhaafay Golaha Wakiiladda uga waramayay nidaamka shaqada Baanka iyo lacagta cusub ee la soo daabacayo. Lacagta Somaliland waxay ka koobnayd Konton shilin, Shan Boqol oo shilin iyo Boqol Shilin, Toban Shilin iyo Labaatan shilin. Xidhiidhka wada shaqayneed ee xukuumadda cusub ee iyo Golaha Wakiilada Somaliland ayaa maraya heerkii u sareeyay.

Mudanayaasha Wakiilada Oo Cod Loo Dhan Yahay Ku Meel-mariyey Lacag Cusub Oo Baanka Somaliland Daabacayo. Hargeysa (Ramaas) March 30,2011- Mudanayaasha golaha wakiiladda Somaliland ayaa maanta cod aqlabiyad ah ku meel mariyay lacag nooc cusub ah oo baanku soo daabacayo, isla-markaana uu dhawaan baanku ka dalbaday golaha baarlamaanku inay ogolaadan. Fadhigii ee golaha wakiilada oo guddoominayey Md Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi (Cabdiraxmaan Cirro, ayaa waxa ka soo qayb-galay mudanayaal tiradoodu dhan tahay 47 xildhibaan oo ka mid ah 82 mudane ee aqalkaasi ka kooban yahay. Mudanayaasha wakiiladda oo maalmihi u dambeeyay ka doodayay soo daabicida noodhkan cusub ee baanku soo dalbaday oo ah 5000 iyo 1000 oo isku dhagsan waxa umadda faa’ido ugu jirta iyo waxa ay ka faa’idi karaan ayaa maanta markii golaha la yimid cod loo qaaday iyadda dhammaan xildhibaanadii fadhiyey inay wada ogoladeen. Lacagtan cusub ee loo ogolaaday in baanku soo daabacdo ayaa la filayaa inay wax badan ka badali doonto lacagtoo hore ee Somaliland oo dadku aad uga caban jireen.

Article 4: Citizenship 1. Any person who is a patrial[10] of Somaliland being a descendant of a person residing in Somaliland on 26th June 1960 or earlier shall be recognised as a citizen of Somaliland.

Shirkan Waxaanu Maalgashadayaasha Ugu Soo Bandhigi Doonaa Ilaha Dhaqaale Iyo Khayraadka S/land” Wasiirka Khaarajiga Dr. Max’ed C/laahi Hargeysa, March 30, 2011 (Haatuf) – Wasiirka arimaha dibada ee Somaliland Dr. Maxamed C/laahi Cumar ayaa ka hadlay shir uu ay isaga iyo wasiirada duulista iyo hawada Maxamuud Xaashi, macdanta iyo biyaha Xuseen Cabdi Ducaale ay kaga qayb galayaa dalka Britain, kaas oo uu sheegay inay kooxo maalgashadayaal Ingiriis ah ugu soo bandhigi doonaan ilaha dhaqaale iyo khayraadka dabiiciga ah ee Somaliland. Maxamed C/laahi ayaa waxa kale oo uu ka hadlay socdaalkii uu dhawaan dalka ku yimid ergayga qaramada midoobay u qaabilsan Somaliland iyo Somalia Ambassador Mihaga, kaas oo uu sheegay inuu xukuumadda kala hadlay arimaha amniga, waxa kale oo uu soo qaaday dhibaatooyinka ka taagan dalka Somalia. Maxamed C/laahi ayaa sidoo kale waxa uu soo qaaday oo uu ka hadlay kacdoonada ka socda dalka Yemen, kuwaas oo uu sheegay inay saamayn ku yeelan karaan Somaliland, waxaanu ugu baaqay dhinacyada isku haya Yemen inay wada hadal arintooda ku dhamaystaan. Wasiirka khaarajiga Somaliland Dr. Maxamed C/laahi waxa uu sidaas ku sheegay mar uu shalay galab u waramayey idaacada BBC-da laanteeda afka Somaliga ku hadasha, ugu horayna isaga oo ka hadlaya ujeedada safarkaas waxa uu yidhi “Safarkan aanu aniga iyo labada wasiir ee kale ugu kicitimayno Ingiriiska waxa uu ku yimid marti qaad rasmiya oo aanu ka halnay dawlada Britain, waxaananu ka qayb galaynaa shirar lagaga hadlayo dhinacyada kobcin dhaqaalaha iyo maalgashiga, kaas oo xukuumada Ingiriisku soo abaabushay, lana kaashanayso dawlada Somaliland”. Waxaanu intaa ku daray isaga oo ka hadlaya dhinacyada ay kula kulmi doonaan Ingiriiska “Shirkanina waa shir laba geesood ah oo u dhaxeeya Somaliland iyo Britain, kaas oo ay ka soo qayb gali doonaan dad faro badan Ingiriis iyo wadamo kaleba ka socda oo danaynaya inay maalgashadaan Somaliland. Shirkan waxa aanu ku soo bandhigi doonaa ilahaa dhaqaale iyo khayraadka dabiiciga ah Alle dalkeena ku manaystay, kaas oo aanu u soo bandhigi doono maalgashadayaashaas, arimaha aanu aadka u danaynayno ee aanu shirkaas ku soo qaadi doono waxa ka mid ah, wax soo saarka khayraadka dalka haday tahay beeraha, macdanta, xoolahaba iyo khayraadka badda ee Somaliland leedahay”. Mar wax laga waydiiyey wararka sheegaya in Mihaga uu Somaliland u yimid sidii uu ugu marti qaadi lahaa shir kooxaha Somalida uga furmaya Nairobi, waxa uu yidhi “Ambassador Mihaga oo ah wakiilka xogyaha guud ee jimciyada quruumaha ka dhaxaysa u qaabilsan arimaha Somaliland iyo Somalia booqashadii uu dalka dhawaan ku yimid waxay salka ku haysay socdaaladiisii caadiga ahaa ee hawlihiisa la xidhiidhayey, marka arintaasi waxay salka ku haysay wada shaqayntii Somaliland iyo qaramada midoobay ka dhaxeeyey”. Mar uu ka hadlaya aniga mandaqada, waxa uu yidhi “Arinta ku saabsan amniga mandaqada iyo sidii dawlad loogu samayn lahaa Somalia, Somaliland waxay taas ka leedahay mawqif dunidu taqaano oo macruuf ah, Somaliland waxay inta badan ka qayb gashaa shirar wada tashi ee dunidu kaga hadlayso amniga mandaqada iyo caalamkaba, hase hada waxa dhamaada wakhtigii sharciga ahaa dawladda Somaliland, Ambassador Mihagana waxa uu ka shaqaynayaa wixii badali lahaa ee lagu badali lahaa dawladaas, arintaasina waa arin siyaasiyiinta iyo odayaasha Somalia u gaar ah, maaha arin Somaliland khusaysa”. Wasiirka khaarajiga mar wax laga waydiiyey kacaanada ka socda dalka Yemem iyo saamaynta ay Somaliland ku yeelan karaan,waxa uu yidhi “Kacdoonka Yemen ka socdaa waxa uu la mid yahay kacdoonada ka socda wadamada carabta, laakiin maadaama oo uu dalka Yemen yahay dal aanu jaar nahay oo dano badani naga dhaxeeyeen dabcan warar wayn ayey nagu hayaan arimaha halkaas ka socdaa, Xukuumadda iyo shacbiga Yemen waxa aanu ugu baaqaynaa inay si taxadir leh ay u maamulaan oo ay arimahooda dhamaystaan, arintaasina waa arin saamayn ku yeelan karta dalal ay Somaliland ka mid tahay, markaa xukuumad ahaan waxaanu rajaynaynaa inay arintaasi si nabad galyo ah u dhamaato”.

HARGEISA — Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Omar left for London on Tuesday for development, security and investment talks with the British government and investors. Dr. Hussein Abdi Duale, Minister of Mining and Water Resources, Mr. Mohamoud Hashi Abdi, Minister of Aviation and Dr. Omar will sit down with officials from the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) on Thursday in London. The discussion between the two sides will focus on issues such as security, stability, development, a devastating drought ravaging the region and investment according to official sources close to the government in Hargeisa. The Somaliland government received an invitation from FCO to take part in a two-day trade and commerce conference that will be held in London this week. The conference is expected to draw British investors from both the public and private sector and will boost bilateral economic collaboration between the two nations. This visit is part of an on-going efforts to build a closer working relationship between Somaliland and UK. It was three weeks ago when President Ahmed Silanyo received a British delegation consisting of Ambassador Norman Ling, British embassy in Addis Ababa, Tim Hitchens, Director for Africa at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Matt Woods, Deputy Secretary of the British embassy in Ethiopia. A week before that, Somaliland warmly welcomed six British investors for fact-finding mission and key talks with government officials (See British Investors Arrive in Somaliland). The delegation will stopover in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to hold talks with key officials before they fly to UK. The unannounced trip comes days after official sources said President Ahmed Silanyo was due to fly to Washington next week to hold informal talks with U.S. officials on key issues. They added, he is expected to stopover in Addis Ababa to sign a crucial trade agreement that involves the port of Berbera with the government of Ethiopia and a Chinese firm. Dr. Omar recently returned back from Beijing but some citizens say a dark cloud of secrecy surrounds that trip since he did not reveal any information. Britain is home to a large Somaliland Diaspora community that dates back to when Somaliland was a British Protectorate in the 19th century. The government of UK will provide $110 million in aids for Somaliland while helping to boost its security by funding its police, coastguards and other key security projects. They are also assisting Somaliland in seaport and airport securities. SomalilandPress|30 March 29, 2011