HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has today submitted to the House of Representatives, members of the new Somaliland Electoral Commission nominated by the opposition parties, the House of Elders […]
MP Koodbuur: UK government is aware of Britain funded RRU’s crackdown on Prodemocracy protesters in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) -Somaliland’s ongoing electoral dispute escalated this week after Police shot at and peppered prodemocracy protesters in Hargeisa. The UK funded Rapid Response Unit could be seen arresting, brutalising officials from […]
Somaliland: Pro-democracy Demonstrators Disappointed with International Partners
HARGEISA (SD) – Members of the international community who supports Somaliland in elections and democratization process have issued a statement on the tense situation in Somaliland and the recent unrest in Hargeisa. […]
Somaliland police attempted to run-over Wadani presidential candidate in a UK-donated military vehicle
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Wadani opposition presidential candidate says he has survived an assassination attempt today at a prodemocracy rally in Hargeisa. Wadani party candidate Abdirahman Irro and other senior officials said […]
Somaliland: Police fire on pro-democracy rally in Hargeisa, wounding MPs an officials
HARGEISA (SD) – An opposition led rally in support of Somaliland’s democracy in Hargeisa today turned violent after plain clothed and British funded police unit attacked protesters. Waddani party chairman Hirsi Ali […]
Center for Policy Analysis explains Somaliland’s Tumultuous electoral extensions in a recent report
HARGEISA (SD) – The Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa recently penned a report detailing the current electoral dispute in Somaliland. the report is appropriately titled SOMALILAND’S RENEWED STALEMATE: THE […]
UCID Chairman: President Bihi is once again preparing for a civil war
HARGEISA (SD) – Chairman of the Opposition Party UCID Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe, accuses the President of Somaliland Muse Bihi of completely dismantling the country’s democratic system and preparing for a civil […]
TPEC: We will conclude one person one vote this year
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, today met with the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) at the Puntland Ministry of Interior, Federalism and Democratization. The […]
Somaliland’s renewed stalemate: the consequence of extensions
By:CPA Introduction The political leaders in Somaliland are in a deadlock over the election schedule. This paper outlines the history and causes of political disputes in Somaliland and how the democratisation process […]
The Human Rights Center Chairperson gives details of illegal detention’s in Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – This week in Somaliland, the Human Rights Center has released its quarterly report on Human rights violation in the country. The report gives troubling details of authoritarian tendencies and […]
The timing of Brenthurst Foundation’s African Security Dialogue in Hargeisa questionable
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today attended an international conference on peace and state-building, at time when the enclave is facing a continuous democratic challenges. A speech […]
Puntland forces target Somaliland officials in Buhodle
BUHODLE (SD) – Puntland security forces are reportedly conducting military operations in Buhodle district in Cayn region, targets Somaliland officials. The operations are aimed at members of the pro-Somaliland government, who are […]
EU delegation in Somaliland gets updated on presidential election crisis
HARGEISA (SD) – The chairman of Somaliland’s UCID party Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe, along with other party officials, met with senior officials from the international community in Hargeisa last night. The delegation […]
Somaliland embroiled in Hajj dispute with Somalia
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Seylici has called on the people of Somaliland not to Hajj this year, after analyzing the obstacles in fulfilling the obligations of Hajj especially the […]
Presidential Candidate Irro confirms protest and sends warning to security forces
HARGEISA (SD) – In Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, large demonstrations are been planned by supporters of the opposition Wadani and UCID parties, opposed to the disruption of the presidential election process. […]
US Offers Million dollars for Kenyans Wanted for Drug, Wildlife Trade
NAIROBI (SD) – The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of two Kenyan men accused of trafficking in drugs and wildlife. […]
Somaliland: Former Chairman quits electoral commission
HARGEISA (SD) – Former Somaliland Electoral Commission Chairman Abdirashid Riyorac resigned from the commission on what some are calling a coordinated effort to dismantle the country’s electoral process by Muse Bihi’s government. […]
Somaliland: Commander Dabagale threatens pro-democracy protesters
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland police have been placed on high alert following a pro-democracy protests recently called by Somaliland opposition parties. Somaliland Police Chief Mohamed Aden Saqadhi Dabagale, speaking to police officers […]
Somaliland Opposition vow to hold planned Protests
HARGEISA (SD) – The two opposition parties in Somaliland have today reiterated that they will hold protests against the government of Muse Bihi. The chairmen of the two opposition parties UCID and […]
US Senate Approves Somaliland-USA Cooperation Bill
WASHINGTON (SD) – The United States Senate has recently unanimously approved the implementation of the Somaliland-US Cooperation Act, which was previously approved by the House of Representatives. A session at the US […]