Somaliland has granted legal licenses to three political parties—Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye—allowing them to remain official political entities for the next decade. The licenses were awarded during a ceremony on Wednesday at the Ambassador Hotel in Hargeisa, attended by Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. The three parties emerged victorious…
In what may be described as a telling body blow to Somaliland President Muse Bihi's chances of retaining his seat in the upcoming elections, his Vice President for seven years Abdirahman Abdillah Ismail has declared his support for the opposition Waddani candidate Dr Abdirahman Irro. With hist two days remaining…
Opposition Waddani party wrapped up its presidential campaign on Friday with a strong message to the voters to support change when they cast their votes on Wednesday, November 13 for the presidential elections. Led by its candidate Abdirahman Irro, the Waddani party said time has come for a new political…
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,…
Somaliland Electoral Commission has imposed a fine of 10 million Somaliland Shillings each on the Kulmiye and Waddani political parties for beginning their election campaigns ahead of the official start date. The Commission's Ethics Committee announced on Tuesday that both parties had violated the electoral code of conduct. "We have…
Hargeisa Mayor Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge has offered to set up a campaign center for the Waddani party in the Somaliland capital as the official campaign period for the country's presidential elections nears. As he welcomed a huge crowd of Waddani supporters into Hargeisa, Mooge said winning more support in the…
The coalition between political association Kaah and opposition party Wadani has the potential to change Somaliland’s political climate before the elections in November. The collaboration, which was unveiled in Hargeisa two months ago, aims to challenge the dominance of the ruling party and garner support. A strategic collaboration for the…
By Abdi Halim M Musa (E-mail: halimusa4@gmail.com) In a historic and decisive moment, the leadership of the Habarjeclo clan has made a bold and courageous decision to throw their collective weight behind Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro as their chosen presidential candidate for the upcoming November 2024 election. This move,…
Waddani party has welcomed yet another top politician who has shifted support from the ruling Kulmiye. Politician Khalif Mohamed Warsame (Xiinwal), a long-time member of the Kulmiye party, announced on Wednesday that he has resigned from the party and joined the Waddani party. In a text message on his social…
Somaliland main opposition party WADDANI officially kickstarted its council meeting that will culminate to the party convention to confirm its presidential candidate for the November 13 elections. The meeting of the central council is being held in the capital Hargeisa. The meeting was attended by the presidential and vice-presidential candidates…
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