Voting underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two years and comes as the Horn of Africa region is experiencing political tension.
As breakaway Somaliland votes, its leaders spy international recognition
Voters in Somaliland head to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the breakaway Somali region sees international recognition within reach after three decades of de facto self-rule.
Somalia: Vote Counting Underway in Somaliland After Peaceful Election
Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly.
Somalia Enclave Votes With Hopes for Trump’s Formal Recognition
Incumbent leader Muse Bihi Abdi and challengers Abdirahman Mohammed Abdillahi and Faysal Ali Warabe are all optimistic Donald Trump’s incoming administration will support Somaliland’s quest for sovereignty. The US currently recognizes Somalia’s claim ...
Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two years
Vote counting underway in Somaliland after peaceful election
Voters in Somaliland went to the polls for the fourth presidential election since 1991 amid heightened tension between Somalia and Ethiopia over a controversial maritime deal
Somaliland votes as tensions in Horn of Africa simmer
Voters in Somaliland went to the polls on Wednesday amid the growing possibility of the region being recognized as an independent state.
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The world’s next country?
The election pits Muse Bihi Abdi, the current president, against Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, better known as Irro, who ...
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Somaliland's Presidential Election: Muse Bihi Faces Uphill Battle Amidst Deputy's Defection and Recognition Push
HARGEISA, Somalia - Somaliland leader Muse Bihi Abdi could potentially struggle during Wednesday's elections as over 1 ...
Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension
Voters in Somaliland will go to the polls for the fourth presidential election since 1991 amid heightened tension between ...
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Peaceful Somaliland Election Concludes Amid Tensions with Somalia
The election saw incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi, from the Kulmiye party, seeking a second term against two rivals: ...
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Somaliland's Pivotal Presidential Election Amid Regional Tensions
Incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye Party is vying for a second term against main opposition candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani Party, who promoted democratic ...
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Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row
Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.
Somaliland election: What do we need to know?
Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, will hold its general election tomorrow. The incumbent president, Muse Bihi Abdi, is seeking re-election. Somaliland says it would like to be recognised by ...