Hargeisa, Somaliland| For decades, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has operated as a de facto state, carving out a stable and democratic enclave in a region often fraught with conflict. Despite declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland remains unrecognized internationally, a status that many of its citizens hope could change with the involvement of […]
In a statement that underscores its support for democratic governance, the United States has congratulated Somaliland’s president-elect, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro,” on his electoral victory. The US commended the peaceful transfer of power, emphasizing its importance as a cornerstone of democratic stability in the region. The US also lauded Somaliland’s impressive track record of conducting […]
In a historic and decisive electoral outcome, opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Somaliland, a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. Cirro, who heads the Waddani Party, secured 64% of the votes, defeating incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye Party, who […]