Somaliland has a special place in the political developments in Africa,especially in the Horn. The country was lucky to be liberated by a group which resembles a mass movement than an authentic liberation force. More on The Somaliland Orchestra: An African Masterpiece in Democratic Elections
Sunday’s Uganda bombings show that the threat of Somalia’s Al Shabab is very serious, so what should the US do about it? The status quo is not working, but if you think Afghanistan is a quagmire, you ain’t seen nothing yet. More on Why Somalia would make Afghanistan seem like Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood for US troops
July 7, 2010
The jihadists next door
Having broken away from a failed state, Somaliland is now a success story. But the west won’t recognise it
In Africa this past week a completely peaceful presidential election was held. International observers said it met all the western standards for a free election. What’s more, the incumbent president fully accepted the result the minute it was announced and handed over power to his successor and bitter political rival – and on accepting his victory, the president-elect thanked and congratulated the outgoing president for his services to his country. More on The jihadists next door
July 6, 2010
SOMALILAND’S HUGE SUCCESS!!!
PRESS STATEMENT ON 26TH JUNE 2010 SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS BY PROFESSOR IQBAL JHAZBHAY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA More on SOMALILAND’S HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Not many people are aware that there is a country in the Horn of Africa known as Somaliland, quite thriving as a state and at peace with itself but internationally unrecognised. More on Somaliland: Peaceful, democratic but unrecognised
Now that you have won the election; let me first congratulate you, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo, on winning the long-awaited presidency. It has been indeed a long journey More on An open letter to Somaliland’s President-elect: Congratulations but take heed
July 2, 2010
Somaliland opposition head wins presidential poll
Opposition chief had been widely expected to win
* Incumbent manages only third of vote
* Supreme Court has to endorse results
By Hussein Ali Noor
HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — Opposition leader Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo has won presidential elections in the breakaway Somali enclave of Somaliland, as had been widely expected, electoral authorities said on Thursday. More on Somaliland opposition head wins presidential poll
Opposition candidate Ahmed Mohamud Silanyo has been declared the winner of Somaliland’s election.Outgoing President Dahir Riyale Kahin had promised to accept defeat. More on Somaliland opposition candidate Silanyo wins election
