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Is Somaliland Still a Good News Story?

Although Somaliland is famed for its regular, peaceful elections - an oasis of peace and democracy in a region usually associated with authoritarianism and conflict - almost every election in its history has been subject to lengthy delays, writes ISS.

  • Somalia:   Is Somaliland Still a Good News Story?

    ISS, 28 October 2015

    In Somaliland, most politicians are known by their nicknames. So President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud is 'Silanyo,' which translates to 'skinny lizard' - a throwback to his youth when… Read more »

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A Street in Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland.

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