Thursday 21 May 2026
Somaliland’s political system
Analysis
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Rising violence and new militias are exposing deep cracks in Somaliland’s political settlement.
Grievances over power, resources, and representation are increasingly spilling into conflict.…
Rising violence and new militias are exposing deep cracks in Somaliland’s political settlement.
Grievances over power, resources, and representation are increasingly spilling into conflict.…
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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Somaliland’s leaders often tout the nation’s peace and stability in an otherwise volatile region. Yet beyond the rhetoric, corruption, economic inequality, and political decay are eroding its foundations.
At the height of Britain’s winter of discontent in January 1979, Labour prime minister…
Somaliland’s leaders often tout the nation’s peace and stability in an otherwise volatile region. Yet beyond the rhetoric, corruption, economic inequality, and political decay are eroding its foundations.
At the height of Britain’s winter of discontent in January 1979, Labour prime minister…
Opinion
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Ahmed Samatar, the prominent Somali scholar and intellectual, has been ousted from his political party, Hilaac. But is the problem with him or our political system?
In a televised media briefing, a spokesperson of the Hilaac political party leadership announced that it had ousted…
Ahmed Samatar, the prominent Somali scholar and intellectual, has been ousted from his political party, Hilaac. But is the problem with him or our political system?
In a televised media briefing, a spokesperson of the Hilaac political party leadership announced that it had ousted…
Opinion
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Somaliland’s political system creatively blends organic and traditional Somali institutions and customs with those of the modern state. This has helped share power and keep the peace, but it may be time to consider change.
Since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland…
Somaliland’s political system creatively blends organic and traditional Somali institutions and customs with those of the modern state. This has helped share power and keep the peace, but it may be time to consider change.
Since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland…
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