Irro’s cabinet will have professionals, say close allies
As the president elect of Somaliland prepares go get down to work with his inauguration set for a fortnight, it remains to be seen what kind of cabinet he will…
As the president elect of Somaliland prepares go get down to work with his inauguration set for a fortnight, it remains to be seen what kind of cabinet he will…
By Michael Rubin On November 20, 2024, Somaliland’s National Election Commission announced the results of Somaliland’s latest elections: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro,” the head of the opposition Waddani Party triumphed, blocking incumbent President…
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the new president-elect of Somaliland, for his victory over incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi as leader of the main…
Somaliland’s Supreme Court on Wednesday officially declared opposition candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro the winner of the presidential election, endorsing the earlier announcement by the Somaliland National Electoral Commission. Supreme…
Authorities in Somaliland have imposed a curfew in Erigavo after deadly clashes between security forces and armed groups left multiple people dead. The decision, announced on Sunday, aims to restore…
By Mohamed Osman Guudle The political landscape of the Horn of Africa is one of the world’s most complex and contentious. Its epicenter is the longstanding conflict between Somalia and…
The 69-year-old president-elect of the breakaway region of Somaliland will officially assume office on 13 December, with a reputation as a unifier and pragmatist. The opposition leader of the breakaway…
By Brendon J. Cannon The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto…
The elected president of Somaliland Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi Irro had a meeting with the leader of KAAH party. The president and the leader of Kaah party discussed issues including the…
Outgoing President Muse Bihi Abdi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro following the latter’s landmark election victory. In a statement delivered at the Presidential Palace…