Waddani presidential candidate Abdirahman Irro received a rousing welcome as he took his campaigns to Burco. Thousands of residents lined up in the streets of the city as Irro’s convoy …
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All election costs footed, says deputy finance minister
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe government of Somaliland has said that it has footed the electoral costs for both the upcoming presidential and political party elections through the public funds accrued from taxations. Deputy …
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From Corruption to Obsolescence: The Growing Case for Disbanding Somaliland’s Elders Council – Guurti
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy V A Massroui Virgil.Massroui@outlook.com The Somaliland House of Elders, commonly known as the Guurti, was originally conceived as a body that would embody the wisdom and traditions of Somaliland’s …
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Supreme Court orders release of “illegally” incarcerated MP
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland Supreme Court has ruled that the arrest and incarceration of parliamentarian Mohamed Abib is unconstitutional. The supreme court on Monday ordered the release of opposition MP Mohamed Abib, who …
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Elections body meets with Human Rights Commission
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe electoral commission of Somaliland held a meeting with the national human rights commission to give a brief of the planning for the forthcoming presidential elections. The human rights body …
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Somali and Ethiopia in exchange of words at UN Assembly over Somaliland deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has accused Ethiopia of “flagrantly violating” Somalia’s territorial integrity following Ethiopia’s unexpected announcement of plans to lease a portion of coastline from the self-declared breakaway …
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The Wadani party is making string inroads in the eastern region, attracting thousands of people who are calling for change. A large delegation, led by candidate Abdirahman Irro and Wadani …
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Bihi talks of upcoming elections amid opposition gaining popularity
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterDespite growing popularity of the opposition ahead of Somaliland presidential elections on November 13, the nation’s president Musa Bihi Abdi has called on the citizens to elect a dependable person …
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Rising Somalia-Ethiopia tensions threaten Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGrowing tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, heightened by arms shipments, risk destabilising the fragile Horn of Africa and creating opportunities for the Islamist insurgents of Al-Shabaab, experts say. The region …
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Elections Commission meets with international community delegates
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe National Electoral Commission on Wednesday held a meeting with members from the international community to update them on the forthcoming Somaliland presidential elections. The international delegates are drawn from …