Africa: Ballots Over Bullets: How Somaliland Built Thriving Democracy From Ashes of War, Defying Africa’s Election Odds

Somaliland, a self-declared autonomous region in northern Somalia, broke away in 1991 after a brutal civil war. Despite being unrecognized internationally, it has held six successful free and fair elections, showcasing that democracy can thrive in even the most challenging environments. The region’s strategic port of Berbera has attracted international interest, with deals signed with the UAE and Ethiopia, sparking regional competition and concern.

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