Somaliland and its case for statehood
By Hafed Al-Ghwell Recently, whispers of Somaliland’s impending recognition as an independent state have grown louder. Credible assertions are rife that the incoming administration in the US is not opposed…
By Hafed Al-Ghwell Recently, whispers of Somaliland’s impending recognition as an independent state have grown louder. Credible assertions are rife that the incoming administration in the US is not opposed…
Ethiopia has remained silent about the Ankara Declaration, which ended hostility between Ethiopia and Somalia and paved the way to discuss cooperation, including on access to the sea. No official…
By Fathi Jama Tensions have escalated following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland in January 2024, granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for…
By Brendon J. Cannon and Rashid Abdi Somaliland held its fourth presidential election under a one-person, one-vote system on 13 November 2024. This reaffirmed its status as the Horn of Africa’s most genuine democracy. As…
By Martin Duffy I served as international observer for Somaliland’s Presidential elections on 13 November 2024. With polls being delayed for two years, the incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of…
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 Mohamud A. Ahmed – Cagaweyne On November 13, 2024, Somaliland conducted its presidential election, an event that has drawn attention across Africa. Despite the political landscape being dominated by…
Preliminary results from Somaliland’s presidential election show opposition candidate Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi “Irro” of the Wadani Party holding a substantial lead over incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi. The counting…
International observers have lauded Somaliland’s presidential election process, highlighting the peaceful conduct of voting across the self-declared state on November 13, 2024 as vote counting got underway. The international partners…
Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, a seasoned political figure and the Waddani Party’s presidential candidate, recently shared his vision for Somaliland in an interview with BBC Somali. His responses provide…