Somaliland

By:Bidhaan Dahir BBC Somali service A haven of peace in the Horn of Africa, the self-declared republic of Somaliland is set to hold presidential elections on Monday. Here are five things you need to know about the poll: 1) Eye-dentifying fraud Somaliland will be the first in the...

Access to Information Crucial for Free, Fair Vote By:Laetitia Bader Senior Researcher, Africa Division LaetitiaBader On November 13, the self-declared autonomous state of Somaliland will be holding presidential elections, the third since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991. The incumbent is stepping down and the elections are pitting the ruling party’s...

Horndiplomat- The President of Somaliland Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo and his delegation yesterday jets off to Ethiopia Meets today's Ethiopian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of that Africa's Diplomatic Center. Ethiopia Mfa Press Statement   Ahead of the meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn a delegation led by...

Since the people of Somaliland declared independence on 18 May 1991, the country has enjoyed effective autonomy and established significant international cooperation and diplomatic ties with other countries. After adopting a multi-party political system in 2001, the people of Somaliland have organised two local...

  Horndiplomat-On the 10th of November, in a press conference by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) was declared the closure of Social Media starting from the voting day till the official result of the election is out. The news of the Social Media shutdown was circulating...

By Scott Pegg and Michael Walls November 10 at 7:00 AM On Nov. 13, Somalilanders will vote for a new president. The campaign kicked off in dramatic fashion in October with Somaliland’s first-ever presidential debate shown live on national television, and large campaign rallies. Here’s what you need to know: Somaliland has...

By MarEx 2017-11-09 20:00:25 The Port of Berbera's future may depend in part on the results of Somaliland's upcoming presidential election. Opposition party candidate Abdirahman Irro has criticized the current government's $440 million deal with DP World for a 30-year lease on the port, and he has...

Self-declared independent state of Somaliland has called off school for eight days in preparation towards its third presidential election scheduled for November 13. The Education ministry announced this week that schools including universities will be closed from November 7 to November 15, two days after...

As Somaliland's Presidential Election edges ever closer the excitement is palpable. For one this is a national exercise that reaffirms the locals belief in shaping their own destiny, to others the vote is a fascinating opportunity to see African democracy in action. Official and...

Horndiplomat-International partners to Somaliland release a joint statement on the Somaliland Presidential Election. International Partners Statement A high level delegation of international partners will visit Hargeisa, Somaliland, on 12 to 14 November 2017. The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate the partners’ continued engagement and strong encouragement to Somaliland's...