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By: TAIWAN NEWS  Cooperation with Somaliland will continue under newly-elected President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, Wang Wen-Lin , a counselor in Taiwan foreign ministry’s Department of Asian and African Affairs, said on Tuesday (Nov. 26).

By: Zakeriye Ahmed Somalia's Jubaland regional state has re-elected Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madoobe, as its leader for a fourth term in a contentious election held in the port city of Kismayo. The federal...

By: Sa’ad Mohamed Abdi Gaddo Introduction Discussing democracy takes us back centuries, to the era of the city-states in ancient Greek civilization. It is a story that begins with their methods of elections,...

Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto independent state’s recent presidential election outcome.

By: Ibrahim Muse Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Siilaanyo, a statesman and visionary leader, and the late President of Somaliland, passed away recently, leaving a profound legacy of resilience, dedication, and service to his people. Born in 1936 in...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat In a landmark event showcasing Somaliland’s commitment to democratic principles, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi " Abdirahman Irro" the President-elect of the Republic of Somaliland, met with the outgoing President, Muse Bihi Abdi , at...

By: Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Dear President-Elect, Congratulations on your historic victory in a highly anticipated and closely contested election. Your assumption of office comes at a critical juncture for Somaliland—a time when unity,...

Today the University College London’s International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) to Somaliland’s presidential elections and political parties vote on 13 November 2024 is departing Somaliland. The IEOM, led by Tim Cole, a former UK ambassador, was invited by Somaliland’s National Electoral...

By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat Hargeisa—Somaliland’s President-elect, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro, held important diplomatic meetings today with representatives from the United Kingdom and Ethiopia, signaling strong international recognition of Somaliland’s democratic process. Meeting with UK...

By: Yle  Finland is suspending its bilateral development cooperation programme with Somalia. Finland Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns) made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday.