Tuesday 14 July 2026
Somaliland presidential elections
Analysis
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Suhaib Mahmoud examines Africa’s pivotal election year, where nearly a third of the continent’s countries went to the polls, turning up several surprises outcomes. …
Suhaib Mahmoud examines Africa’s pivotal election year, where nearly a third of the continent’s countries went to the polls, turning up several surprises outcomes. …
Opinion
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The smooth conclusion of Somaliland’s election and Irro’s promises of change have raised public expectations for what the incoming administration will bring. However, Somaliland requires deep, not superficial, reform.…
The smooth conclusion of Somaliland’s election and Irro’s promises of change have raised public expectations for what the incoming administration will bring. However, Somaliland requires deep, not superficial, reform.…
Opinion
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As Somaliland prepares for its 4th presidential election—a significant milestone—an old threat lurks: clan-based politics. Politicians are marshalling the clan, but it poses long-term threats to Somaliland’s cohesion and its institutions. …
As Somaliland prepares for its 4th presidential election—a significant milestone—an old threat lurks: clan-based politics. Politicians are marshalling the clan, but it poses long-term threats to Somaliland’s cohesion and its institutions. …
Opinion
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Somaliland has long valued its rare democratic ideals of wada-tashi iyo isu-tanaasul (consensus and compromise), but clan divisions and election delays now threaten this fragile progress.…
Somaliland has long valued its rare democratic ideals of wada-tashi iyo isu-tanaasul (consensus and compromise), but clan divisions and election delays now threaten this fragile progress.…
Opinion
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A second Bihi presidency poses a threat to democracy in Somaliland. The public must test his commitment to step down if he loses—and send him into retirement. …
A second Bihi presidency poses a threat to democracy in Somaliland. The public must test his commitment to step down if he loses—and send him into retirement. …
Opinion
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Politicians and public figures in Somaliland have turned to name-calling and populist rhetoric. This diverts attention and energy away from the more serious discussions that need to take place about the country’s future.
As Somaliland prepares for its election in November, political tensions…
Politicians and public figures in Somaliland have turned to name-calling and populist rhetoric. This diverts attention and energy away from the more serious discussions that need to take place about the country’s future.
As Somaliland prepares for its election in November, political tensions…
