Somaliland’s Crucial Election: Over 1 Million Voters Choose Next President and Political Future
By: Mohamed Duale, Horndiplomat
Today, over one million citizens are heading to the polls in Somaliland’s most significant election to date, taking place across more than 2,000 polling stations. This crucial vote will not only determine the...
International observers of Somaliland’s elections deploying to all six of Somaliland’s regions
PRESS-RELEASE
Following the arrival of the full complement of observers, the University College London’s International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) to Somaliland’s presidential and parties elections on 13 November 2024 is deploying to observe polling day. The first...
Somaliland NEC Dispatches 7.5K Core Staff to Polling Stations Nationwide to Ensure Smooth Elections
By: Mohamed Duale
Ahead of Wednesday's crucial elections, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) has taken significant steps to ensure a well-organized, transparent, and efficient voting process. In a substantial logistical operation, the NEC has deployed 7,500...
Somaliland’s Media Praised for Ethical Reporting as New Guidelines Are Issued for Election Coverage
By: Horndiplomat staff
Hargeisa – With Somaliland's elections approaching on Wednesday, the Media Code of Conduct and Ethics Monitoring Committee (MCCEMC) has commended the nation’s media outlets for their professionalism and responsibility in navigating election coverage. In...
International Observers Meet Somaliland President, NEC Ahead of Elections
By: Staff writer
As Somaliland prepares for its upcoming presidential and Political organizations elections, international observer missions have gathered in Hargeisa to monitor and support the electoral process. This morning, the observers met with the National Electoral...
Somaliland Denounces Somalia’s False Claims on Democratic Achievements
By Staff writer
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has firmly denounced recent statements made by the unelected administration in Mogadishu, which sought to claim credit for Somaliland’s longstanding democratic achievements. Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
U.S. Foreign Policy Blindspot: Ignoring Somaliland and South Yemen’s Case for Independence
By Michael Rubin ,National Security Journal
Confederations Dissolve. Washington Errs When It Ignores Reality: Both Somaliland and South Yemen say they want independence. In both cases, their independence would benefit U.S. national security yet, in both cases, the State Department rejects...
Somaliland NEC Urges Voters, Stakeholders to Prepare for Election Day
By: Horndiplomat staff
Somaliland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairman, Musa Hassan Yussuf addressed the nation on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of full preparedness by all election stakeholders ahead of polling day on November 13. Chairman Musa assured...
Somaliland Affirms Its Commitment to Transparent Elections and Regional Stability
By: Horndiplomat staff writer
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland recently issued a statement highlighting the nation's dedication to democratic governance, peace, and regional stability. With elections set for November...
Somaliland President congratulates Trump on US election victory
By: Horndiplomat staff
Hargeisa, Somaliland – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his US election victory. President Bihi expressed optimism about strengthening the Somaliland-US strategic partnership under Trump's leadership.