Following the recent ๐ฌ๐ง Ministerial announcement to fund the safe removal of weapons by @TheHaloTrust in #Somaliland, I was delighted to see firsthand their brilliant work saving lives and supporting livelihoods.
The private sector is the engine for growth.
A great exchange with businesses in Hargeisa on:
- Opportunities in agriculture, energy and exports๐ฑ
- Strengthening investment and trade links with the ๐ฌ๐ง
- How business can help in peace building in #Somaliland and across the Horn๐๏ธ
Fantastic to visit Berbera and see its potential and new opportunities for #Somaliland.
๐ฌ๐ง investments have:
- Rehabilitated the Berbera-Burao road, reducing travel times by 40% ๐
- Helped create 1,300 jobs in the port and SEZ ๐ผ
- Built a market for 60+ women fish traders ๐๏ธ
Today, the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women kickstarts #16DaysOfActivism against GBV. 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. The UK, alongside our esteemed partners, will continue to work tirelessly to put an end to GBV across the globe.
I spoke to President Bihi today, thanking him for his partnership, overseeing the delivery of successful and peaceful elections in #Somaliland. His commitment to ensuring a smooth transition is welcome.
Wonderful to meet the Chairman of the @SLNECHQ this afternoon with diplomatic colleagues to congratulate him and his team for all the excellent preparations for todayโs elections in Somaliland.
#Somalilandelection
Good morning from #Hargeisa where polling stations have just opened. Everyone is excited, queues are long.
I hope the elections will be peaceful, free and fair.
#SomalilandElection
Today, in a quiet corner of #Hargeisa, we remembered all those of different faiths and nationalities, who made common cause, who fought, fell and continue to fight for our freedoms, liberty and way of life.
Delighted to have visited #Burao. We met local councillors, civil society delivering voter education, observed @SLNECHQ party agent training, and spoke to residents about their perspectives. Great to see commitment to peaceful elections and explore future ๐ฌ๐ง partnerships.
Thanks to #Somaliland NEC for hosting us and updating us on their plans for elections. Great to see the impressive progress being made.
@PycroftC@ctoepell
Fantastic turnaround at our first Partner Day for ๐ฌ๐ง-aid programme implementers in #Somaliland hosted by @PycroftC! Great insights on localisation, how change happens in development, and the social contract.
Looking forward to making this an annual event ๐
๐จ Delighted to introduce, Marwaad Keyse, who will be taking over as Head of Office for the day ๐จ
"Taking over the head of British office role is an exciting opportunity to show that girls like me can and should be leaders in shaping their communities and futureโ
#idg2024
At Ubah Inspire Our "Breaking Barriers Through Sports"program focused on including the hearing-impaired community.Special thanks to the @PlanSomaliland, #HDC, #FCDO@ctoepell,DG #Nafisa and all our guests for your support!Together,we promote inclusion and value for all.#sports
SDF is hosting a learning event on green economic growth, trade & investment. Participants will discuss tackling climate change, maintaining biodiversity & empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities for a sustainable future ๐ฑโจ #BlueEconomy#Sustainability#GreenGrowth
So uplifting to join the conference on ending FGM this morning - hearing brave stories from activists, MPs and government from #Somaliland, Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia.
Change needs to come from within the region - ๐ฌ๐ง is proud to support the African-Led Movement to #EndFGM