Pete Chonka on Somaliland
Somaliland standing in line
The un-recognized but de facto independent Republic of Somaliland goes to the polls today in what should be - for all its flaws and uncertainties - the most fair and well-administered election that this nation in the north of the...
The bumpy road to the presidency - campaigning in Somaliland
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A date with democracy? Somaliland's presidential election is set (for now)
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything from Hargeisa. Life in the de facto (but unrecognized) independent Republic of Somaliland has been very quiet and the democratic deadlock affecting overdue presidential elections has continued. Is no news good news...
A state in limbo
In the last week an internationally-sponsored agreement pertaining to Somaliland's electoral process has been signed by the President and major opposition parties. Is delayed democracy in the de facto independent northern Somali State at last getting back on track? The six-point...
Neighbours in the Horn
Pictured on the map the road that runs east between the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, and Hargeisa in Somaliland looks pretty straightforward. In an area of roughly 500km, Amharic-dominated, Christian, highland Ethiopia descends towards the Gulf Aden into dry scrubland...
Pete Chonka on Somaliland:
Pete Chonka has recently completed a MSc course in comparative politics at the School of Oriental and African Stuides in...