Tag: Muse Bihi

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Bihi drums up support for Kulmiye amid robust opposition from Waddani in presidential run up

With Somaliland's election days away, incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi has urged the public to support his Kulmiye party, positioning it as the only political force capable of achieving international recognition and securing Somaliland's future stability. "We have built strong alliances," Bihi said at a during a recent televised address,…

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Bihi issues directives to facilitate free and fair presidential elections

Somaliland president Musa Bihi Abdi has issued three executive orders giving various directions to diverse arms of government in order to facilitate free and fair elections as the nation goes to polls on the 13th November 2024. The first directive demanded that the Minister of Information, Culture and National Guidance to…

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Bihi talks of upcoming elections amid opposition gaining popularity

Despite 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 with unwavering ideals and resolute leadership prowess as concerns the nationhood of the country. The Head of State gave the…

Bihi defies Somalia in pushing naval deal with Ethiopia

Somaliland's government remains committed to a controversial agreement with Ethiopia to lease part of its coastline for a naval base despite mounting opposition from Somalia and increasing international criticism. Speaking to a crowd of hundreds in Tog-Wajaale, President Muse Bihi Abdi vowed the deal would move forward, dismissing attempts to block…

Bihi briefs US envoy on the country’s preparedness for upcoming elections

President Muse Bihi AbdiBihi expressed his honor at receiving United States Ambassador Richard H. Riley during his visit to the Republic of Somaliland. During their discussions this week, they covered a range of topics including regional affairs, fostering cooperation in the Horn of Africa, the upcoming elections, and strengthening the…

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Bihi reiterates Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement will succeed

President H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi has once again highlighted the fact that the Republic of Somaliland is on course to see to it that the crucial bilateral MoU entered with the neighbouring government of Ethiopia in the beginning of the year holds and successfully binds in a lawful manner. He…

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ICC terms Bihi arrest warrant as fake

This post on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that an arrest warrant for Somaliland President Muse Bihi has been activated for crimes against humanity is FALSE. The post reads: “Breaking news: Muse Bihi’s arrest warrant has been activated for crimes against humanity committed since 1994–1996 & 2022–2023.” The publication is accompanied by a…

Somaliland leader says access deal with Ethiopia can deter Houthi attacks

By Andres Schipani- Financial Times The contentious deal that Somaliland has struck with Ethiopia to lease a strip of land near the entrance to the Red Sea would help “secure freedom of navigation” for international shipping that has faced attacks around the vital waterway, according to the breakaway country’s president.…

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President Bihi holds meeting with outgoing UN Special Representative

Exiting United Nations Special Representative Catriona Laing has met with Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi to discuss the agency's support for development and humanitarian efforts. The UN Special Representative whose term ends at the close of May said the discussion focussed on UN's role in role in support of delivering…

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Bihi and Waddani Party chairman meet to discuss peaceful elections

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and the chairman of the Waddani Party, Adirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, discussed the upcoming elections, focusing on ensuring peaceful competition and defending the existence of the breakaway Somaliland region. The former President of Somaliland, Dahir Riyale Kaahin, organized Wednesday's meeting, which also addressed the political…