Tag: Muse Bihi

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President Bihi confirms Ethiopian naval base lease and formal recognition of Somaliland

In a revealing interview with Somaliland National TV, President Muse Bihi Abdi of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland elucidated the critical aspects of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia. President Bihi's remarks come at a time of heightened regional tension and underscore the strategic significance of this agreement. President Bihi…

Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression

Somalia has described an agreement that landlocked Ethiopia made with the self-declared republic of Somaliland over sea access as an act of "aggression". Somaliland seceded from Somalia more than 30 years ago, but is not recognised internationally. It said that Ethiopia agreed to recognise its independence at some point in…

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Wadani rejects time extention for review of election law

The main opposition party in Somaliland, Waddani, has rejected a one-month extension proposed by the House of Elders for reviewing the new election law before it is voted on. Deputy Chairman of Waddani, Mohamed Haji Yusuf Waabeeye, who spoke to the media in Hargeisa today, characterized the decision by the…

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Somaliland opposition welcome mediation talks to end presidential elections impasse

The opposition parties of Somaliland, Waddani and UCID, have welcomed the decision made by the mediation committee regarding the electoral dispute in Somaliland. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, the Presidential Candidate of Waddani, stated that his party is in agreement with the mediation committee’s decision. “I, speaking on behalf of myself…

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Besieged Bihi picked to run for second term by Kulmiye

President Muse Bihi has been nominated to run for a second term by the Kulmiye in the forthcoming presidential election to be hend in November 2024. Bihi is seeking re-election after his initial victory in 2017. His tenure was recently extended by two years, as authorized by the house of…

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Main opposition parties give President Bihi a wide berth

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi convened a meeting with the leaders of various political organizations to accelerate the groundwork for the impending elections and reinforce public security in the country. The two opposition parties, Wadani and UCID, did not attend the meeting, which took place in Hargeisa on Tuesday, despite…

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Bihi meets UK MP pushing for Somaliland recognition

The President of the Republic of Somaliland, His Excellency Musa Bihi Abdi received on Monday UK MP Sir Gavin Williamson who has been involved in the independence cause of the Republic of Somaliland.The President welcomed Sir Gavin Williamson who is one of the members of the British Parliament who is…

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President Bihi downplays threat posed by rebel groups

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi addressed concerns about the emergence of anti-government rebels in Ga'an Libax Mountain during a forum on Sunday. But the president downplayed the threat posed by the rebels, stating that the people of Somaliland were not interested in engaging in conflict. President Bihi emphasized that the…

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UK in fresh push for Somaliland to hold presidential elections

The new British has reiterrated the importance of need for Somaliland to organise and hold the long overdue presidential elections. Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Mike Nithavrianakis, and President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi at a meeting in Hargeisa also discussed the conflict in Laascaanood. “The meeting discussed finding a peaceful…

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Puntland leader Deni must be carefull not to find himself in the same situation as Somaliland’s Bihi

For more than 30 years, Somaliland has been striving to become an independent state separate from Somalia. Despite facing opposition from the majority of Somalis, Somaliland has made significant progress toward this goal. Over the course of three decades, the administration of Somaliland has successfully established peace in the regions…