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Wadani and KAAH solidify their alliance as they shift focus on elections

The second meeting of the opposition alliance of the Wadani Party and the political organization KAAH took place this week with the parties expressing their commitment to the union ahead of the November 13 presidential elections. The candidate of the Wadani Party, Mr. Abdirahman Mahmed Abdillahi Irro, said the cooperation…

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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…

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Waddani Party chairman refutes British arrest and passport allegations

Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of the Waddani Party in Somaliland, has denied claims that he was interrogated about his passport and arrested in London by the British government. Recent unconfirmed reports suggested Hirsi was detained in London for unlawfully obtaining a British passport, causing a stir on social media…

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Waddani urges government to consult before entering into agreements

Waddani opposition party in Somaliland has expressed its position following the agreement between the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. Waddani stated that there are conflicting agreements that are not known to the opposition parties and the legislative councils of Somaliland, which have…

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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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Opposition parties reject Sonsaf offer to mediate in presidential election stand-off

As pressure continues to mount on the government to ensure the Presidential elections are held as per the stipulated November 13 date this year appeals to the president and opposition political parties calling for resumption of talks and peaceful resolution to political dispute. Pressure has been coming from different sectors…

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Interior minister confirms receipt of letter from opposition parties on planned nationwide demos

Somaliland Minister of Interior Ahmed Kahin has confirmed receipt of a letter from the country's main opposition parties on their plans to hold peaceful demonstrations to push the government to set a clear roadmap for the forthcoming presidential elections. The minister in a press statement on Saturday at the same…

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Somaliland stability at stake as opposition calls for mass action over delayed presidential polls

The stability of the Republic of  Somaliland looks threatened with renewed calls for mass action to push the government to give a roadmap to the forthcoming Presidential election. The main opposition parties are threatening to mobilise the citizens for a peaceful uprising should President Muse Bihi fail to set the…

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Amid growing tension over forthcoming presidential polls, CJ swears in 4 RAC members

In what is seen as another step by the Somaliland government to interfere with the forthcoming Presidential elections, the Chief Justice Adam Ali Ahmed has organized a swearing in ceremony for only four members of the Political Parties and Associations Registration and Approval Committee (Registration and Approval Committee –RAC). This…

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Bihi meets opposition leaders amid escalating political tension in Somaliland

Amid escalating pressure to set the roadmap for the Presidential elections, Somaliland leader Musa Bihi on Monday in Hargeisa met leaders of the opposition to in a bid to forestall the growing political tension in the country. According to sources, the meeting was initiated by the European Union though the…