Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has sworn in its new president after last month’s election that gave a boost for its push for international recognition.
Presidential candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi , center, casts his vote inside a polling station during the presidential election in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Wednesday, Nov. 13,2024. MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia ’s breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday swore in its new president after last month’s election thatagreed in Turkey to hold “technical talks”, became the sixth president of Somaliland, taking over from Muse Bihi Abdi in an inauguration ceremony in the region’s capital, Hargeisa.
Somaliland seceded from Somalia more than 30 years ago, but is not recognized by the African Union, the United Nations or any other country as an independent state. Somalia still considers Somaliland part of its territory. The agreement and its implications were a contentious issue during Somaliland’s election campaign, with Abdullahi criticizing the deal for what he said was a lack of transparency. He has campaigned on a promise to review such agreements to ensure they align with Somaliland’s strategic interests and broader goals for recognition.
At Thursday’s inauguration, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley congratulated Somaliland on the election and encouraged collaboration with the new administration.
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