Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia, inaugurated its new president following last month’s election, which strengthened its quest for international recognition.
This event occurred just a day after Somalia and Ethiopia reached an agreement in Turkey to engage in technical talks regarding a dispute arising from a deal between Somaliland and Ethiopia.
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the President of Somaliland, stated that his first job is to renew its relations with the rest of the world.
Abdullahi from the opposition Waddani Party, won over 50% of the votes in the presidential election held on November 13, defeating Bihi, who was aiming for a second term after seven years in office.
The electoral commission verified the results, emphasizing the significant voter turnout and the peaceful nature of the election as evidence of Somaliland’s democratic strength.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia over 30 years ago, yet it remains unrecognized by the African Union, the United Nations, or any other nation as a sovereign state.
