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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 a long history of elections and executive turnover
A former British protectorate, Somaliland enjoyed five days of sovereign independence before uniting with Somalia in 1960. Following a brutal civil war, Somaliland dissolved its union with Somalia in 1991 and continues to exist as an unrecognized de facto state.
With 4 million people and a territory of 68,000 square miles, Somaliland impresses outside observers with its sustained process of electoral democracy and a hybrid blend of traditional and modern state institutions. Somaliland’s stability stands in contrast to the insecurity and poor governance in neighboring Somalia.
And unlike Somalia’s uneven transition record, Somaliland has seen peaceful leadership transitions for decades. The first president, Abdirahman Ahmed Ali Tuur (1991-1993), accepted defeat in an indirect election in 1993. President Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal (1993-2002) then led Somaliland for nearly a decade. Vice President Dahir Riyale Kahin (2002-2010) ascended to the presidency after Egal’s death and remained in office after winning an election in 2003.
Riyale accepted defeat and peacefully transferred power in 2010 to Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Silanyo” in accordance with Somaliland’s constitution. Silanyo opted not to seek reelection in 2017, and there are three contenders in the current election.
Washington post: Somaliland’s stability stands in contrast to the insecurity and poor governance in neighboring Somalia.
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Washington post: Somaliland’s stability stands in contrast to the insecurity and poor governance in neighboring Somalia.
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You could fill an encyclopedia with these bullshit articles.......at the end of the day your still Somalia to them.



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And you are still a slave.original dervish wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:47 pm You could fill an encyclopedia with these bullshit articles.......at the end of the day your still Somalia to them.![]()
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CigaalSHiiDaaDCFC wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:08 amAnd you are still a slave.original dervish wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:47 pm You could fill an encyclopedia with these bullshit articles.......at the end of the day your still Somalia to them.![]()
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They are laughing at you. smh.
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